Poundisford Somerset Map

About Poundisford

Poundisford, a quiet hamlet in Somerset, rests where the gentle Somerset Levels begin their subtle rise. It lies 3.3 km south of Taunton (from Taunton: bearing 179°T, OS grid ST 223 211), and is situated south-east of Trull village. The land here, once claimed from marsh and river, now yields fertile soil that catches the morning light with a soft, diffused glow. The air, when the wind stirs from the west, carries the faint, sweet scent of apple orchards, a reminder of the region's enduring agricultural heart. Poundisford’s modest collection of dwellings, some of which bear the weathered charm of centuries past, speak of a life lived in quiet communion with the surrounding countryside. The distant hum of Taunton provides a constant, low thrum, a counterpoint to the more immediate symphony of birdsong.

About This Poundisford Map Page

Explore Poundisford, 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: 50.984114, -3.107198. 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.