Chewton Mendip Somerset Map

About Chewton Mendip

Sunlight, when it falls upon Chewton Mendip, often catches the ancient limestone of its buildings, giving them a pale, warm glow that seems to emanate from within. It lies 6.6 km west of Midsomer Norton (from Midsomer Norton: bearing 260°T, OS grid ST 599 530), and is situated south-south-east of Litton village. The land here, a gentle sweep of Somerset countryside, rolls towards the Mendip Hills, a landscape softened by centuries of cultivation and the quiet presence of sheep grazing on the green slopes. Chewton Mendip’s parish church, St. Mary Magdalene, stands as a quiet sentinel, its stone tower a familiar landmark against the sky, its bells a measured cadence marking the passing hours. The village green, a patch of vibrant green, still feels like the heart of this place, a space where community life has unfolded for generations, perhaps with the murmur of market day still echoing faintly in the breeze.

About This Chewton Mendip Map Page

Explore Chewton Mendip, 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: 51.275358, -2.575907. 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.