Area Info for Monksilver (Somerset)

Overview of Monksilver, Somerset, UK

Monksilver is a small village located in the county of Somerset, in the South West of England. It is part of the civil parish of the same name and is situated near the Brendon Hills, offering a rural and scenic environment.

Location and Geography

The village is approximately 8 miles west of Taunton, the county town of Somerset. It lies within the West Somerset district and is characterised by its countryside setting, with nearby features including rolling hills and farmland.

History and Heritage

Monksilver has historical roots dating back several centuries, with traditional English village features. The name 'Monksilver' is believed to have historical connections, possibly relating to monastic settlements or silver mining activities in the past, although specific details are limited.

Community and Amenities

The village maintains a small, close-knit community. It features a church, the Church of St. Peter, which is a notable local landmark. Other amenities are limited within the village itself, with residents often relying on nearby towns for shopping and services.

Transport and Accessibility

Monksilver is accessible by local roads, with connections to larger towns and transport links in the region. Public transport options are limited, typical of rural villages in the area, so private vehicles are commonly used for travel.

Additional Information

The village is known for its peaceful rural atmosphere and traditional English countryside charm. It is a desirable location for those seeking a quiet lifestyle or rural retreat within Somerset.
Education
School
Stogumber CofE Primary School2.07 miles
Station Road, Stogumber, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3TQ
Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford2.67 miles
Washford, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0PB
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School2.74 miles
North Road, Williton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4SW
St Peter's Church of England First School2.80 miles
Doniford Road, Williton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4SF
Knights Templar Church of England/Methodist Community School3.46 miles
Liddymore Road, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0EX
Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School4.65 miles
Crowcombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4AA
Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School5.01 miles
Lydeard St Lawrence, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3SF
Wiveliscombe Primary School5.84 miles
North Street, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2LA
Dunster First School6.17 miles
13 St George`s Street, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6RX
Kingsmead Academy6.24 miles
Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2NE
West Somerset College7.25 miles
Bircham Road, Alcombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY
Timberscombe Church of England First School7.49 miles
Timberscombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7TY
Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School7.77 miles
Mill Close, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1NX
Minehead Middle School7.78 miles
Ponsford Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RH
Milverton Community Primary School7.97 miles
Sand Street, Milverton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JP
Bishops Lydeard Church of England Primary School7.99 miles
Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3AN
Health
Clinic
Barnfield Unit (Minehead Community Mental Health Team)7.36 miles
Minehead Community Hospital, Luttrell Way, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6DF
Minehead Dental Centre7.50 miles
Alcombe Childrens Centre, Stephenson Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5EB
Dene Barton Community Unit9.06 miles
Dene Road,, Cotford St. Luke, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1DE
The Lodge (Evergreen)11.19 miles
Lodge Close, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8JN
Wellington Medical Centre11.42 miles
Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8BD
Taunton Deane Cmht For Older People11.56 miles
2 Marco Polo House, Unit 7, Bindon Business Park, Cook Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6BJ
Holford12.10 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Cheddon Lodge12.10 miles
Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Rydon12.10 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Foundation House12.12 miles
Wellsprings Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7PQ
Pyrland12.13 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7AU
Caldat - Learning Disabilities & Autism Child Development Centre12.34 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Taunton12.34 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
BPAS Taunton12.34 miles
Musgrove Park, Parkfield Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Community Services (Parkfield Drive)12.37 miles
48 Parkfield Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5BU
Lyngford House12.43 miles
Conference Centre, Selworthy Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8HD
GP
Brendon Hills Surgery2.06 miles
Torre, Washford, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0LA
West Somerset Healthcare2.47 miles
Robert Street, Williton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4QE
Watchet Surgery3.72 miles
55 Swain Street, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AG
Dunster Surgery6.02 miles
3 Park Street, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6SR
Lister House Surgery6.04 miles
Croft Way, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2BF
Quantock Medical Centre8.04 miles
Banneson Road, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1NW
Irnham Lodge Surgery8.04 miles
Townsend Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RG
The Surgery8.05 miles
Creedwell Orchard, Milverton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JZ
Harley House Surgery8.07 miles
2 Irnham Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5DL
Quantock Vale Surgery8.08 miles
Quantock Vale Surgery, Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3LH
Orchard Medical Centre10.74 miles
Norton Mills, Morse Road, Norton Fitzwarren, TA2 6DG
Exmoor Medical Centre10.94 miles
Oldberry House, Fishers Mead, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9EN
Luson Surgery11.36 miles
Luson Surgery, 41 Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8AG
Wellington Medical Centre 11.42 miles
Wellington Medical Centre, Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8BD
BAMPTON SURGERY11.61 miles
Barnhay, Bampton, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9NB
Cannington Health Centre11.89 miles
Mill Lane, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2HB
Hospital
Williton Community Hospital2.52 miles
North Road,, TA4 4RA
Minehead Community Hospital7.36 miles
Luttrell Way,, TA24 6DF
Dene Barton Community Hospital 9.13 miles
Dene Road,, TA4 1DD
Nuffield Health, Taunton Hospital11.31 miles
Staplegrove Elm, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AN
Wellington Community Hospital11.44 miles
Bulford,, TA21 8QQ
Musgrove Park Hospital12.34 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Bridgwater Community Hospital15.83 miles
Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU
Tiverton and District Hospital16.53 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital16.72 miles
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital, 6 Love Lane, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1ED
Weston General Hospital20.76 miles
Grange Road, Uphill, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4TQ
Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke23.04 miles
Beach Road, Kewstoke, Weston-Super-Mare, Avon, BS22 9UZ
South Molton Hospital23.12 miles
Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
Honiton Hospital23.89 miles
Marlpits Road, Honiton, EX14 2DE
Chard Community Hospital24.15 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Ottery St Mary Hospital26.15 miles
Keegan Close, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1DN
South Petherton Community Hospital26.32 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy2.47 miles
Williton Surgery, Robert Street, Williton, Taunton, TA4 4QE
Preddy J and Co Ltd3.73 miles
Quantock Pharmacy, 11 Swain Street, Watchet, TA23 0AB
Day Lewis Pharmacy5.97 miles
1 The Square, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2JT
John Ware Ltd7.45 miles
65 Alcombe Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6BD
Tesco Stores Limited7.65 miles
Seaward Way, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BY
Lloydspharmacy8.04 miles
Irnham Lodge, Baytree House,Townsend Rd, Minehead, TA24 5RG
Lydeard Care Ltd8.08 miles
The Surgery, Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, TA4 3LH
Boots8.15 miles
14-16 The Parade, Minehead, TA24 5UG
Boots10.74 miles
1 Coopers Mill, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, TA2 6NX
Dulverton Pharmacy11.10 miles
21 High Street, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9HB
Boots11.32 miles
6 High Street, Wellington, TA21 8RA
Superdrug Pharmacy11.34 miles
5 Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8AA
Lloydspharmacy11.36 miles
Luson Surgery, Fore Street, Wellington, TA21 8AG
Boots11.42 miles
New Medical Centre, Off Mantle Sreet, Wellington, TA21 8BD
Staplegrove Pharmacy11.44 miles
Unit 1 Livingstone Way, Staplegrove, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6BD
Bampton Pharmacy11.49 miles
22 Fore Street, Bampton, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9ND
Leisure
Park
NETTLECOMBE COURT (Grade II Listed)0.57 miles
ST AUDRIES (HOUSE) (Grade II Listed)4.21 miles
CROWCOMBE COURT (Grade II Listed)4.74 miles
DUNSTER CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)6.26 miles
QUANTOCK HILLS6.50 miles
ASH PRIORS COMMON7.53 miles
HURSTONE7.76 miles
COTHELSTONE MANOR (Grade II Listed)7.98 miles
FAIRFIELD (Grade II Listed)8.29 miles
NYNEHEAD COURT (Grade II* Listed)10.28 miles
NORTON HILLFORT10.60 miles
WELLINGTON BASINS11.06 miles
WELLINGTON PARK (Grade II* Listed)11.17 miles
NETHERCLAY11.52 miles
GADDS VALLEY11.55 miles
SILK MILLS11.61 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Williton2.40 miles
Spar, 2 Fore Street, Somerset, TA4 4PX
Co-op Taunton2.43 miles
Williton, TA4 4PX
SPAR Watchet3.54 miles
Spar, 53-55 Liddymore Road, Somerset, TA23 0DS
Co-op Watchet3.57 miles
Liddymore Road, TA23 0DR
Co-op Watchet3.77 miles
Watchet, TA23 0AE
St Audries Service Station3.87 miles
West Quantoxhead, Williton, Somerset TA4 4DN
SPAR Haven Doniford Bay4.04 miles
Haven Doniford Bay, Doniford Bay, Somerset, TA23 0TJ
Nisa J & J Wilson4.59 miles
Hoburn Blue Anchor, Blue Anchor Bay, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6JT
Co-op Taunton5.99 miles
Wiveliscombe, TA4 2JT
Kilve Stores6.19 miles
Kilve, Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1EA
Co-op Minehead7.49 miles
Alcombe Road, TA24 6BB
Tesco Minehead (Superstore)7.53 miles
Seaward Way, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BY
Lidl Minehead7.64 miles
Seaward Way, Minehead, TA24 5BY
Morrisons Minehead7.69 miles
Vulcan Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6DG
Londis Castle Stores7.85 miles
40 Castle Street, Neither Stowey, TA5 1LW
Co-op Taunton7.92 miles
Bishops Lydeard, TA4 3AT
Transport
Airport
Cardiff International Airport18.72 miles
Exeter International Airport27.53 miles
Bristol International Airport32.44 miles
Bus Stop
Notley Arms (N)0.46 miles
Notley Arms (S)0.47 miles
Quarry Hill Copse (E)0.71 miles
Quarry Hill Copse (SE)0.72 miles
Forge Cottage (N)1.13 miles
Yarde Mill House (S)1.13 miles
Sun and Moon Cottage (N)1.84 miles
Sun and M0on Cottage (SW)1.85 miles
Kingswood Junction (NE)1.95 miles
Kingswood Junction (SW)1.96 miles
Torre Cider Farm (S)2.02 miles
The Old Dairy (NW)2.03 miles
The Old Dairy (SE)2.03 miles
Main Street Garage (S)2.06 miles
Brendon Close (E)2.07 miles
Orchard Deane (W)2.09 miles
Ferry Port
Minehead Harbour8.38 miles
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal14.97 miles
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal18.99 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour21.54 miles
Penarth Pier22.49 miles
Barrage South Waterbus Stop23.16 miles
Barrage North Waterbus Stop23.83 miles
Channel View Waterbus Stop24.10 miles
Sovereign Quay Waterbus Stop24.20 miles
Clarence Embankment Waterbus Stop24.31 miles
Mermaid Quay Waterbus Stop24.33 miles
Cardiff - Britannia Quay24.38 miles
Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop24.91 miles
Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop25.33 miles
Clevedon Pier29.87 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing31.21 miles
Railway Station
Bishop's Lydeard7.97 miles
Taunton Rail Station12.44 miles
Tiverton Parkway Rail Station14.57 miles
Bridgwater Rail Station15.01 miles
Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station16.98 miles
Rhoose Rail Station17.94 miles
Barry Island Rail Station18.51 miles
Barry Rail Station18.74 miles
Barry Docks Rail Station19.28 miles
Cadoxton Rail Station20.04 miles
Llantwit Major Rail Station20.48 miles
Dinas Powys Rail Station21.63 miles
Weston-super-Mare Rail Station21.76 miles
Eastbrook Rail Station22.16 miles
Penarth Rail Station22.43 miles
Dingle Road Rail Station22.62 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TA4 4H*)
Number of Properties in Catchment126
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
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