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Axeford Estate Somerset Map

Traditional county: Somerset · Region: South West

Explore Axeford Estate, Somerset with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Axeford Estate map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

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PlaceAxeford Estate
Traditional CountySomerset
RegionSouth West
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
Latitude50.841507
Longitude-2.939050
Place TypeSuburban Area

About Axeford Estate

Axeford Estate commands a quiet dignity upon the rolling Somerset topography, where the morning light catches the dew-heavy grasses with a pale, silver clarity. It lies 2.5 miles south-south-east of Chard (from Chard: bearing 152°T, OS grid ST 339 050), and is situated east-south-east of Tatworth village. The landscape surrounding Axeford Estate reveals the lingering echoes of a defensive past, marked most notably by an intact WW2 pill box that keeps a solemn, concrete vigil over the northern approach. A short distance further, the weathered remnants of WW2 anti-tank blocks remain as stubborn grey teeth embedded in the earth, refusing to surrender to the encroaching thickets. Beyond these martial scars, the nearby Stowell Meadow SSSI offers a vibrant sanctuary of biodiversity, where the seasonal flora thrives in a delicate, unmanaged balance. The air here carries a distinct crispness, often shifting with the winds that traverse the lower reaches of the Axe valley. Residents often look towards the horizon where the grand, historic presence of Forde Abbey anchors the eastern view, its honey-coloured stone absorbing the warmth of the setting sun. Such a vista provides a grounding perspective, connecting the modern boundaries of the land to a long, enduring heritage of stone and soil.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Stowell Meadow Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 0.6 mi, 326° NW · 3 ha
  • WW2 Pill Box (Intact) (Historic Ruins) — 0.6 mi, 356° N
  • WW2 Anti Tank Blocks (Historic Ruins) — 0.9 mi, 005° N
  • Mermaid Pond (Lake / Reservoir) — 1.2 mi, 092° E
  • Forde Abbey (Historic House / Palace) — 1.2 mi, 086° E
  • Storridge Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 1.3 mi, 255° WSW
  • Great Pond (Lake / Reservoir) — 1.3 mi, 097° E
  • Honey Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 1.6 mi, 235° SW
  • Hewood Bottom (Valley) — 1.8 mi, 129° SE
  • Holditch Court Tower (Scheduled Monument) — 1.9 mi, 168° SSE
  • Broom Gravel Pits Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 2.0 mi, 202° SSW · 2 ha
  • Jocelyn Park (Park) — 2.2 mi, 337° NNW
  • Farway Marsh (Wetland) — 2.2 mi, 266° W
  • Hillfort 550Yds (501M) Se Of Four Gates (Scheduled Monument) — 2.3 mi, 309° NW · 3 ha
  • Snowden Park (Park) — 2.4 mi, 323° NW
  • Fair Water (River) — 2.4 mi, 185° S
  • Chard Museum (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 329° NNW
  • Chard Reservoir (Lake / Reservoir) — 2.9 mi, 359° N
  • River Synderford (River) — 2.9 mi, 109° ESE
  • Cricket House (Historic Park or Garden (Grade II*)) — 3.1 mi, 044° NE · 273 ha
  • Bowl Barrow 110M South West Of Spittle Pond Cottages (Scheduled Monument) — 3.6 mi, 309° NW
  • Wayford Manor (Historic Park or Garden) — 4.2 mi, 077° ENE · 2 ha
  • Foxdown Childrens Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 4.4 mi, 137° SE
  • Axminster Museum (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 212° SSW
  • Champernhayes Marsh (Wetland) — 5.2 mi, 171° S
  • Perry's Cider Mill (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 024° NNE
  • Axe Valley Wildlife Park (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 5.7 mi, 222° SW
  • Marshwood Castle (Castle) — 6.1 mi, 138° SE
  • The Beacon (Viewpoint) — 6.9 mi, 226° SW
  • Little Orchard Alpacas (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 226° SW

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About This Axeford Estate Map Page

Explore Axeford Estate, Somerset, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.841507, -2.939050. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.

Page builtAugust 2026
Location dataOS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0.
County dataTraditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography.
CoordinatesWGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data.