Traditional county: Somerset · Region: South West
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| Place | Downside |
| Traditional County | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.201212 |
| Longitude | -2.539700 |
| Place Type | Village |
Downside is a small hamlet situated in the Mendip Hills of Somerset, in the South West of England, located at approximately 51.2484°N, -2.5173°W. It lies a short distance south of Radstock and Midsomer Norton, and to the north of Shepton Mallet. The hamlet is primarily known for Downside Abbey, a prominent Benedictine monastery, and the independent school associated with it, which form a significant part of its local identity. This rural settlement is characterized by its quiet, academic, and religious atmosphere, set amidst the rolling Somerset countryside.
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Downside is a village in Somerset, England, United Kingdom, located in the South West region. It is situated at 51.201212°N, -2.539700°W.
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Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0.
| Page built | May 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. |