Traditional county: Somerset · Region: South West
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| Place | West Compton |
| Traditional County | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.177827 |
| Longitude | -2.582115 |
| Place Type | Hamlet |
West Compton is a small hamlet nestled within the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Somerset, South West England, situated a few miles north-east of Glastonbury and south-west of Shepton Mallet. Characterized by its rural setting, the hamlet comprises a scattering of traditional stone dwellings and farm buildings, reflecting the agricultural heritage of the surrounding landscape. Its location offers a tranquil environment, typical of the Mendip region, with residents relying on larger nearby communities like Wells or Shepton Mallet for amenities and services. This quiet settlement embodies the peaceful, pastoral character of the Somerset countryside.
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West Compton is a hamlet in Somerset, England, United Kingdom, located in the South West region. It is situated at 51.177827°N, -2.582115°W.
This page provides a live interactive map with street, satellite and terrain layers and Street View. Weather is displayed from Open-Meteo, covering current conditions, hourly forecasts and a 7-day outlook. Local and world news are updated in real time where feeds are available. A Wikipedia summary for West Compton is included above.
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. |