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Hillcrest, BRISTOL, BS39 4BE

Pensford's gospel faith really begins in the early twentieth century, when people would gather to read and worship in significant numbers. Missions from Bristol made visits and held oepn-air meetings near the viaduct. Soon, tents were used too, then a wooden hut which served for a time. However, when the movement gathered enough momentum a couple of old cottages on Old Road were purchased and demolished in 1958; this Gospel Hall became the meeting place and remains so today. Update Feb '23: the hall has closed as a place of worship and planning permission to convert it into residential use has been approved.

Not a pretty sight but it is there, for all we know it could be hiding something worse.

A local parish rubbish bin is a business opportunity for a local firm.

Along High Street. This really was Pensford's main road in former days.

This small and inconspicuous lane leading from the Wells Road is Police Lane. Further up was Police House, which appears to have been lost to a newer house now.

The village made a living from local coal mining during the previous two centuries, so it became prudent to provide some form of education.

Heading south toward Clutton and Farrington Gurney.

The milestone is set in the pavement against a stone wall on the east side of the road. Parish of Publow (Bath and North East Somerset District). Carved stone post, Bristol stone - Roman design, erected by the Bristol turnpike trust in the 18th century. Inscription reads:- VI Miles To BRISTOL Iron Bridge Milestone Society National ID: SO_BRCT06

This milestone may well be partly buried under modern tarmac, but old maps record it as being six miles to Bristol but also fifteen to Wells - which it does not here. Also, it is interesting to see that it refers to the bridge, a short distance away from its position.