Area Info for Muchelney (Somerset)

Muchelney, Somerset, UK

Muchelney is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated within the Somerset Levels, an area known for its flat, low-lying landscape and extensive wetlands. The village is renowned for its historical significance and picturesque setting.

Historical Significance

Muchelney has a rich history dating back to medieval times. It is notable for the Muchelney Abbey, a Benedictine monastery founded in the 10th century. The abbey played an important role in the religious and social life of the region during the Middle Ages. Today, the remains of the abbey are a popular heritage site and attract visitors interested in England's monastic history.

Geography and Environment

The village is located on the Somerset Levels, an area characterised by its floodplain landscape, which has been shaped by centuries of drainage and land management. The region is known for its unique ecology, supporting a variety of bird species and other wildlife. The area is also prone to flooding, especially during periods of heavy rainfall.

Local Features and Attractions

Muchelney is known for its historic church, St. Peter and St. Paul, which dates back to the 13th century. The village also features traditional thatched cottages and farm buildings that reflect its rural character. The surrounding landscape offers opportunities for birdwatching, walking, and exploring the natural environment of the Somerset Levels.

Community and Economy

The local economy has traditionally been based on agriculture, with farming remaining an important activity. The village maintains a small, close-knit community, with local events and activities that celebrate its heritage and rural lifestyle.

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School
Huish Episcopi Academy	0.95 miles
Wincanton Road, Huish Episcopi, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9SS
Huish Episcopi Primary School	1.25 miles
North Street, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9RW
Long Sutton CofE Primary School	2.15 miles
Martock Road, Long Sutton, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9NT
Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School	2.70 miles
Church Street, Curry Rivel, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0HD
Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School	3.43 miles
Stembridge, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6BP
High Ham Church of England Primary School	3.46 miles
High Ham, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9BY
Hambridge Community Primary School	3.65 miles
Hambridge, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0AZ
King Ina Academy (Infants)	3.77 miles
Etsome Terrace, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6LY
Ash Church of England Primary School	3.82 miles
Main Street, Ash, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6NS
King Ina Church of England Academy (Juniors)	4.02 miles
School Lane, Kirkham Street, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NL
Martock Church of England VA Primary School	4.07 miles
Elmleigh Road, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6EF
Othery Village School	4.97 miles
Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0PX
Ilchester Community School	5.21 miles
Somerton Road, Ilchester, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8JL
South Petherton Church of England Infants School	5.42 miles
Church Path, Hele Lane, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5DY
Stoke St Gregory Church of England Primary School	5.51 miles
Stoke St Gregory, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6EG
Castle Primary School	5.52 miles
Castle Street, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6RE

Clinic
Boc Somerset Respiratory	7.58 miles
Vine Health Suites, Hindhayes Lane, Street, Somerset, BA16 0ET
Bupa Home Healthcare - Somerset Community Copd Service	7.78 miles
Wynford House, Lufton Way, Lufton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8HR
South Somerset Camhs	8.84 miles
The Balidon Centre, Summerlands Site, Preston Rd, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Rowan	8.84 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Community Services (Charter House)	8.84 miles
Bartec 4, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Community Services (Bartec)	8.84 miles
Bartec, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Ryalls Park Medical Centre	8.88 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BA
Magnolia	8.94 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Holly Court	8.94 miles
Summerlands, Preston Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Fiveways Resource Centre	9.15 miles
Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BB
The Glastonbury Enterprise Resource Centre	9.15 miles
Unit 9 and 10, Dyehouse Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9LZ
Eating Disorder Team	9.29 miles
20A High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DU
Glastonbury Festival	9.35 miles
West Lydford, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7DP
Somerset Mri	9.92 miles
Huntworth, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LQ
Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre	10.78 miles
Cranleigh Gardens, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5JS
Southwood House	10.83 miles
Southgate Park, Taunton Road, Bridgwater, TA6 3LS

GP
The Surgery	1.21 miles
North Street, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9RH
Buttercross Health Centre	3.94 miles
Buttercross Health Centre, Behind Berry, Somerton, Somerset, Somerset, TA11 7PB
Church Street Surgery	4.31 miles
Church Street, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6JL
South Petherton Surgery	5.06 miles
South Petherton Medical Centre, Bernard Way, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5EG
Hamdon Medical Centre	5.65 miles
Matts Lane, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6QE
The Ilchester Surgery	5.72 miles
17 Church Street, Ilchester, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8LN
The Health Centre	7.18 miles
North Curry Health Centre, Greenway, North Curry, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6NQ
Vine Surgery (L85029)	7.58 miles
Dr da Cunha and Partners, Hindhayes Lane, Street, Somerset, BA16 0ET
Vine Surgery (L85060)	7.58 miles
Dr Vriend and Partners, Hindhayes Lane, Street, Somerset, BA16 0ET
Westonzoyland Surgery	7.78 miles
4 Cheer Lane, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0EY
Abbey Manor Medical Practice	8.14 miles
Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil, Somerset, England - Uk, BA21 3TL
The Meadows Surgery	8.49 miles
Canal Way, Ilminster Medical Centre, Canal Way, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9FE
Summervale Medical Centre	8.53 miles
Canal Way, Ilminster, Somerset, Somerset, TA19 9FE
Ryalls Park Medical Centre	8.88 miles
Marsh Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BA
Westlake Surgery - Dr J P Cox and Dr H E Day	9.00 miles
High Street, West Coker, Somerset, BA22 9AH
Westlake Surgery	9.04 miles
Dr Lindsay Smith, Westlake Surgery, West Coker, Somerset, BA22 9AH

Hospital
South Petherton Community Hospital	5.10 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Yeovil District Hospital	9.39 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Glastonbury Dental Access Centre	9.45 miles
1 Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DD
Crewkerne Community Hospital	10.06 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
West Mendip Community Hospital	10.43 miles
Old Wells Road,, BA6 8JD
Bridgwater Community Hospital	10.53 miles
Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU
Chard Community Hospital	12.16 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Yeatman Hospital	13.58 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Musgrove Park Hospital	13.59 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Nuffield Health, Taunton Hospital	13.89 miles
Staplegrove Elm, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AN
Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre	15.54 miles
Shepton Mallet Treatment Centre, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4LP
Shepton Mallet Community Hospital	15.60 miles
Bucklers Way, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PG
Dene Barton Community Hospital	16.29 miles
Dene Road,, TA4 1DD
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital	16.81 miles
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital, 6 Love Lane, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1ED
Wincanton Community Hospital	17.09 miles
Dancing Lane,, BA9 9DQ
Wellington Community Hospital	18.55 miles
Bulford,, TA21 8QQ

Pharmacy
Boots	1.23 miles
Cheapside, Langport, TA10 9PW
Boots	3.88 miles
Eddystone House, West Street, Somerton, TA11 7PR
The Co-Operative Pharmacy	4.24 miles
The Chantry, Church Street, Martock, TA12 6JL
South Petherton Pharmacy	5.10 miles
Primary Healthcentre, Bernard Way, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5EF
Boots	5.32 miles
6 Market Square, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5BT
Day Lewis	5.65 miles
Hamdon Medical Centre, Matts Lane, Stoke Sub Hamdon, TA14 6QE
Day Lewis	5.67 miles
The Pharmacy, 31 High Street, Ilchester, BA22 8NH
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd	7.39 miles
Sainsbury`s Pharmacy, Gravenchon Way, Street, BA16 0HS
Street Pharmacy	7.55 miles
82 High Street, Street, Somerset, BA16 0EN
Boots	7.58 miles
Vine Surgery, Hindhayes Lane, Somerset, BA16 0ET
Boots	8.13 miles
6 East Street, Ilminster, TA19 0AJ
Day Lewis	8.14 miles
Abbey Pharmacy, 5a The Forum, Abbey Manor Park, BA21 3TL
Minster Pharmacy	8.19 miles
15 Silver Street, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0DH
Merriott Pharmacy	8.27 miles
2 Broadway, Merriott, TA16 5NQ
Asda Stores Ltd	8.35 miles
Preston Road, Yeovil,, BA20 2HB
Tesco Instore Pharmacy	8.76 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Wirral Park Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9NR

Park
EASTFIELD, SEDGEMOOR HILL	3.14 miles
BURTON PYNSENT (Grade II Listed)	3.73 miles
EAST LAMBROOK MANOR (Grade I Listed)	4.04 miles
SOMERSET LEVELS	4.93 miles
BARRINGTON COURT (Grade II* Listed)	5.05 miles
TINTINHULL HOUSE (Grade II Listed)	5.47 miles
LYTES CARY (Grade II Listed)	6.09 miles
HAM HILL	6.51 miles
MONTACUTE HOUSE (Grade I Listed)	6.63 miles
BRYMPTON D'EVERCY (Grade II* Listed)	8.27 miles
HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT (Grade II Listed)	8.39 miles
HINTON HOUSE (Grade II Listed)	8.75 miles
STREET HEATH	8.88 miles
SHAPWICK HEATH	8.98 miles
HAM WALL	9.13 miles
DONYATT RECREATIONAL AREA	9.27 miles

Groceries
Tesco Langport (Metro)	1.31 miles
North Rd, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9RQ
SPAR Long Sutton House	2.02 miles
Spar, Long Sutton House, Somerset, TA10 9LZ
Nisa Local	2.54 miles
Taunton Rd Garage, Taunton Rd Curry Rivel, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0EP
Country Stores	3.88 miles
44 West Stores, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7PR
Nisa Williams Supermarket	3.91 miles
Brunel Shopping Precinct, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7PY
SPAR Martock	4.13 miles
7 North Street, Somerset, TA12 6DH
Co-op Martock	4.16 miles
Martock, TA12 6DL
Co-op South Petherton	5.33 miles
4 St James Street, South Petherton, TA13 5BS
Londis, Ilchester	5.56 miles
Taranto Hill Estate, Ilchester, BA22 8JS
Costcutter Somerset	5.58 miles
Tarrantto Hill Shop (yeovilton), Somerset, BA22 8JS
Londis Cartgate Services	5.87 miles
Stoke, Sub Hamdon, TA14 6RA
SPAR Euro Garage South Petherton	5.88 miles
Spar, Harp Road, Somerset, TA13 5JG
Co-op Yeovil	6.06 miles
Stoke Sub Hamdon, TA14 6UQ
Costcutter Somerset	7.07 miles
Hms Heron Itw Shop, Somerset, BA22 8HT
Londis North Curry Post Office & Stores	7.13 miles
4 Queen Street, North Curry, TA3 6LD
Co-op Street	7.18 miles
Street, BA16 0LP

Airport
Bristol International Airport	25.29 miles
Exeter International Airport	33.29 miles
Cardiff International Airport	34.52 miles

Bus Stop
The Abbey (S)	0.47 miles
The Abbey (N)	0.48 miles
Tudor House (S)	0.71 miles
Phone Box (W)	0.72 miles
School Farm (N)	0.73 miles
Rose and Crown (NW)	0.78 miles
Rose and Crown (SE)	0.78 miles
Huish Episcopi School (S)	0.97 miles
Car Park (W)	1.23 miles
Brooklands Road (S)	1.23 miles
Car Park (E)	1.24 miles
Brooklands Road (N)	1.24 miles
The Surgery (NE)	1.25 miles
Primary School (S)	1.28 miles
Primary School (N)	1.29 miles
Fouracres (NW)	1.33 miles

Ferry Port
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal	11.39 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour	23.80 miles
Clevedon Pier	28.99 miles
The Cottage Ferry Landing	30.26 miles
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing	30.27 miles
Pumphouse Ferry Landing	30.33 miles
Bristol Marina Ferry Landing	30.42 miles
Mardyke Ferry Landing	30.45 miles
ss Great Britain Ferry Landing	30.52 miles
Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing	30.57 miles
Millennium Square Ferry Landing	30.59 miles
Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing	30.60 miles
Arnolfini Ferry Landing	30.65 miles
Bathurst Basin Ferry Landing	30.66 miles
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing	30.84 miles
Redcliffe Back Ferry Landing	30.92 miles

Railway Station
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station	10.15 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station	10.59 miles
Bridgwater Rail Station	10.61 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station	11.00 miles
Thornford Rail Station	12.74 miles
Taunton Rail Station	12.81 miles
Castle Cary Rail Station	13.40 miles
Yetminster Rail Station	13.58 miles
Sherborne Rail Station	14.01 miles
Chetnole Rail Station	15.03 miles
Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station	15.09 miles
Bruton Rail Station	16.75 miles
Bishop's Lydeard	16.91 miles
Templecombe Rail Station	17.04 miles
Axminster Rail Station	19.06 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station	19.90 miles

Flood Risk Per Year (TA10 0DF)
Number of Properties in Catchment	11
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)	0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)	6
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)	0
High Risk (>3.3%)	2

TOLL HOUSE MUCHELNEY LANGPORT SOMERSET TA10 0DF	£140,000 2024-07-05 detached freehold
Sold 2002-01-30	£37,000
THE BUNGALOW MUCHELNEY HAM LANGPORT SOMERSET TA10 0DJ	£436,500 2021-05-11 semidetached freehold
Sold 2006-12-19	£100,000
HORSEY FARM MUCHELNEY LANGPORT SOMERSET TA10 0DF	£350,000 2018-11-01 otherPropertyType freehold
ORCHARD LAKE FARM MUCHELNEY LANGPORT SOMERSET TA10 0DF	£863,500 2017-12-01 otherPropertyType freehold
GREAT ISLAND HOUSE MUCHELNEY HAM LANGPORT SOMERSET TA10 0DJ	£685,000 2006-12-01 detached freehold
HAYBROOK MUCHELNEY HAM LANGPORT SOMERSET TA10 0DJ	£287,000 2001-08-31 detached freehold
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