Cheddar
Cheddar
Cheddar, situated in the heart of Somerset, is a charming village that carries with it a rich tapestry of history and cultural significance. Nestled close to the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Cheddar provides a picturesque setting that has captured the hearts of both residents and visitors for generations. The village, with its quaint streets and traditional architecture, offers a glimpse into England’s rural heritage.
Beyond its scenic beauty, Cheddar is internationally renowned for its cheese. Cheddar cheese, one of the most popular cheeses globally, traces its origins back to this village. For centuries, the unique aging and maturation process of this cheese, often within the region’s caves, has made it distinctive and sought after. While the Cheddar Gorge and its caves are significant attractions in their own right, the village itself stands as a testament to the enduring traditions of English countryside life and the rich culinary history of the region. Whether it’s for the taste of authentic Cheddar cheese or the tranquillity of its setting, Cheddar beckons to those seeking an authentic English experience.
Cheddar is in Mendip Hills AONB, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Created: 11 August 2023 Edited: 29 November 2023
Cheddar
Local History around Cheddar
There are some historic monuments around including:
World War II bombing decoy complex, anti-aircraft obstructions and Beacon Batch round barrow cemetery on Black DownLongbottom Farm earthworkSun Hole, Cheddar GorgeGorsey Bigbury earth circle and round barrow near LongwoodBowl barrow 350m east of Batts Coombe QuarryA Roman Camp in Banwell WoodsEarly Christian settlement and monastic site at Marchey FarmWimblestone standing stoneGreat Oone's HoleBowl barrow 190m south west of Tyning's Farm: part of the Tyning's Farm round barrow cemeteryWestbury Camp, slight univallate hillfort, 750m north of Stokewood CottageRomano-British villa, BanwellDolebury Camp: a large univallate hillfort and associated and later earthworks on Dolebury WarrenBowl barrow 250m south west of Ashridge FarmGough's Old CaveTwin round barrows 750yds (696m) N of Bowpit FarmBowl barrow 91m south of Piney Sleight FarmDeserted medieval hamlet E of DraycottSlight univallate hillfort and associated earthworks on Burrington HamCalamine mining remains, south of Glovers FieldDuck decoy east of Barrow Wood LaneDeserted medieval farmstead 420m south of Gout House FarmMedieval estate boundary earthwork on Shute Shelve HillDuck decoy 175m south west of Parson's FarmBowl barrow 300m north east of Tyning's FarmBowl barrow 870m southwest of Charterhouse Warren FarmRound barrows 600yds (550m) NW of Longbottom FarmVillage crossBowl barrow 330m north of Stoke WoodsBowl barrow 300m east of Batts Coombe QuarryBanwell Camp: a large multivallate hillfort on Banwell PlainSaye's Hole, Cheddar GorgeAveline's Hole, Burrington CombeRoman settlement and associated industrial remains and field system north-east of Winthill FarmRomano-British settlement on Stoke MoorBowl barrow 340m north-east of Wellington FarmBowl barrow 330m east of Batts Coombe QuarrySoldier's Hole, Cheddar GorgeRoman settlement site, Anglo-Saxon and Norman royal palace, and St Columbanus' ChapelRowberrow Cavern, Mendip ForestBowl barrow 75m south west of Long House BarnGroup of three bowl barrows 180m south of Tyning's Farm: part of the Tyning's Farm round barrow cemeteryWayside cross at Stoughton CrossBowl barrow 250m south east of Tyning's Farm: part of the Tyning's Farm round barrow cemeteryGough's Cave, Cheddar GorgeBowl barrow 420m north of Stoke WoodsDuck decoy, west of Nyland HillRowberrow Camp: an Iron Age defended settlement north west of Tynings FarmStar Roman villa, 275m north east of WimblestoneBlackford Manor House MoatMarket cross at the junction of Bath Street, Union Street and Church StreetPicken's HoleWorld War II anti-aircraft rocket battery and bombing decoy control building 265m north east of Ashridge Farm.
