Traditional county: Somerset · Region: South West
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| Place | Compton Pauncefoot |
| Traditional County | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.032675 |
| Longitude | -2.506865 |
| Place Type | Village |
The gentle undulations of the Somerset countryside provide a picturesque backdrop for Compton Pauncefoot. It lies 6.4 km south of Castle Cary (from Castle Cary: bearing 176°T, OS grid ST 645 260), and is situated west of Blackford village. Historically, Compton Pauncefoot has been a small agricultural parish, its existence tied to the surrounding farmland. The landscape is characterised by hedgerows, scattered woodlands, and fields that have been cultivated for centuries. While there are no grand public buildings or ancient ruins within Compton Pauncefoot itself, its proximity to larger historical centres like Castle Cary offers residents access to a richer tapestry of local heritage. The quietude of Compton Pauncefoot reflects a traditional rural English way of life, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates much of the local activity.
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Explore Compton Pauncefoot, 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: 51.032675, -2.506865. 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 built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |