(Hamlet near Litton)
Traditional county: Somerset · Region: South West
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| Place | Ford |
| Traditional County | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.281074 |
| Longitude | -2.587348 |
| Place Type | Hamlet |
The quiet charm of Ford is deeply rooted in its pastoral landscape. It lies 7.3 km west of Midsomer Norton (from Midsomer Norton: bearing 266°T, OS grid ST 591 537), and is situated south-south-west of Litton village. Ford's character is shaped by the gentle undulations of the Somerset countryside, with fields often dedicated to livestock farming, a tradition that has sustained the hamlet for generations. While Ford itself may not boast grand historical monuments, its proximity to the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offers residents and visitors access to breathtaking natural vistas and walking trails. The local economy historically revolved around agriculture, and this rural heritage continues to define the pace of life in Ford.
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Explore Ford, 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: 51.281074, -2.587348. 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. |