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Stanton Drew
Stanton Drew (Somerset)
Stanton Drew

Stanton Drew shown within Somerset
Population approx. Somerset ( or) is a county in south west England The County town is Taunton, which is in the south of the county In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology 500
OS grid reference ST597632
Unitary authority Bath and North East Somerset
Ceremonial county Somerset
Region South West
Constituent country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town Bristol
Postcode district BS39
Dialling code 01275
Police Avon and Somerset
Fire Avon
Ambulance Great Western
European Parliament South West England
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Coordinates: 51°21′59″N 2°34′42″W / 51.3663, -2.5782

This article is about the village. A Gazetteer of place names in the United Kingdom showing each place's County, Unitary authority or council area and its geographical coordinates List of places --> List of cities in the United Kingdom List of towns in England Lists of places This is a list of cities, Towns Villages and hamlets in the ceremonial county of Somerset, England. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. For information on the prehistoric stone circles see Stanton Drew stone circles

Stanton Drew (grid reference ST597632) is a small village within the Chew Valley in Somerset, England, situated north of the Mendip Hills, eight miles south of Bristol in the Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority. The Stanton Drew stone circles are at just outside the village of Stanton Drew, Somerset. The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using Latitude and Longitude The Chew Valley is an area in North Somerset, England named after the River Chew, which rises at Chewton Mendip, and joins the River Avon Somerset ( or) is a county in south west England The County town is Taunton, which is in the south of the county England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland The Mendip Hills (commonly called The Mendips) are a range of Limestone hills situated to the south of Bristol and Bath in Somerset A mile is a unit of Length, usually used to measure Distance, in a number of different systems including Imperial units United States Bristol ( ˈbrɪstəl is a city, Unitary authority and ceremonial county in South West England, west of London Bath and North East Somerset (commonly referred to as BANES or B&NES) is a Unitary authority that was created on 1 April 1996 See also Independent city A unitary authority is a type of Local authority that has a single tier and is responsible for all Local government functions

The village is most famous for its prehistoric stone circles, the largest being the Great Circle, a henge monument consisting of the second largest stone circle in Britain (after Avebury). Archaeologists use the term henge monument to describe a site where a Henge is combined with other features such as Stone circles Standing stones A stone circle is an ancient monument Such a monument is not always precisely circular and often forms an ellipse or a setting of four stones laid on an arc of a circle Avebury is the site of a large Henge and several Stone circles in the English county of Wiltshire surrounding the village of Avebury The stone circle is 113 m in diameter and probably consisted of 30 stones, of which 27 survive today.

The village also has a range of listed buildings, dating from the 13th to 15th Centuries, including the church of St Mary the Virgin, the Round House (Old Toll House) and various farmhouses. A listed building in the United Kingdom is a building or other structure officially designated as being of special architectural historical or cultural significance

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Village

Stanton Drew was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Stantone, meaning 'The stone enclosure with an oak tree' from the Old English stan and tun and from the Celtic deru. The Domesday Book (ˈduːmzdeɪ bʊk also known as Domesday, or Book of Winchester) was the record of the great survey The Celtic languages are descended from Proto-Celtic, or "Common Celtic" a branch of the greater Indo-European Language family. [1]

The village of Stanton Drew has a population of approximately 500. It includes a primary school, pub (the Druids Arms), church and village hall, which is the venue for a mother and toddler group and preschool as well as various village activities. See also Primary education A primary school (from French école primaire) is an institution where children receive the first stage of Compulsory In the United States, a village hall is the seat of government for Villages It functions much as a City hall does within cities The area around the village has several dairy and arable farms on neutral to acid red loamy soils with slowly permeable subsoils,[2] however it is also a dormitory village for people working in Bath and Bristol. Loam is Soil composed of Sand, Silt, and Clay in relatively even concentration (about 40-40-20% concentration respectively considered Bath is a city in Somerset in the south west of England It is situated west of London and south-east of Bristol.

Coal mining

During the 19th and 20th centuries there were two coal mines within the parish. Bromley Pit was in operation from 1860 to 1957 and Rydon's (or Riding's) from 1808 to 1833. They formed part of the northern section of the Somerset coalfield. The Somerset coalfield included pits in the north Somerset, England, area where Coal was mined from the 15th century until 1973

Government and politics

Stanton Drew, has a Parish council which has some responsibility for local issues, and, along with Chelwood and Clutton, is part of the Clutton Ward which is represented by one councillor on the Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority which has wider responsibilities for services such as education, refuse, tourism etc. A Parish council is a unit of Local government in Great Britain. Chelwood ( is a small village within the Chew Valley in North Somerset about 8 miles from Bristol and Bath. The village is a part of the Wansdyke constituency, which will become North East Somerset at the next general election and part of the South West England constituency of the European Parliament. Wansdyke is a Constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Boundaries The constituency covers the part of Bath and North East Somerset that is not in the Bath constituency. South West England is a Constituency of the European Parliament.

Demographics

According to the 2001 Census The Clutton Ward (which includes Chelwood and Clutton), had 1,290 residents, living in 483 households, with an average age of 40. A nationwide Census, commonly known as Census 2001, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday 29 April 2001 3 years. Of these 72% of residents describing their health as 'good', 22% of 16-74 year olds had no qualifications; and the area had an unemployment rate of 2. 2% of all economically active people aged 16-74. In the Index of Multiple Deprivation 2004, it was ranked at 24,527 out of 32,482 wards in England, where 1 was the most deprived LSOA and 32,482 the least deprived. [3]

Buildings

Church

St Mary the Virgin Church at Stanton Drew
St Mary the Virgin Church at Stanton Drew

The church is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin, which has been a place of Christian worship for at least eight hundred years. A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth In the north aisle is the Norman bowl of the font and further east the small turret steps behind a glass door that in earlier times led up into a rood loft. For other buildings in Normandy see Architecture of Normandy. A baptismal font is an article of church Furniture or a Fixture used for the Baptism of children and adults ROOD jong in de SP ( Dutch for RED young in the SP) is a Dutch youth wing linked to the Socialist Party. Although parts date from the 13th. and 14th. centuries the interior, as it is seen today, shows the work that was carried out in the mid 19th. century. It is a Grade II* listed building. A listed building in the United Kingdom is a building or other structure officially designated as being of special architectural historical or cultural significance [4] The Hazle,[5] Wight Preston[6] and several other unidentified monuments[7][8] in the churchyard are also listed, along with the Piers, gates and overthrow at the north east entrance to churchyard. [9]

Rectory Farmhouse

The Rectory Farmhouse is a Grade II* listed building, dating from the 15th Century. [10] A barn about 35 metres west of the farmhouse dates from the same period,[11] as does a dovecote in the grounds. A dovecote or dovecot is a building intended to house Pigeons or Doves which were an important food source in history [12]

The Round House

The Round House (Old Toll House) at Stanton Drew.
The Round House (Old Toll House) at Stanton Drew.

At the northern entrance to the village before the bridge over the River Chew is a white thatched, fifteenth century house which became a toll house in the eighteenth century when turnpikes were in use. The River Chew is a small River in England. It merges with the River Avon after 17 miles forming the Chew Valley. A toll road, (also known as a tollway, turnpike, pike, or toll highway, especially if it is constructed to Freeway standards [13] It is a Grade II listed building. [14]

The Court

The Court in Bromley Road dates from 1753 and is a Grade II* listed building. [15] It is now used as a nursing home. The walls and piers around this property are themselves grade II listed. [16]

Watermill

There is some evidence of a watermill, used as a forge in the 1660s, a copper mill from 1713-1860 and then a paper mill. A forge is the workplace of a smith or a Blacksmith. A forge is sometimes referred to as a smithy. Copper (ˈkɒpɚ is a Chemical element with the symbol Cu (cuprum and Atomic number 29 A paper mill is a Factory devoted to making Paper from wood pulp and other ingredients using a Fourdrinier Machine or similar apparatus

Other Grade II listed buildings

There are several other listed buildings in the village. The oldest being the 15th century Church Farmhouse. [17]

Buildings from the 17th century include Byemills Farmhouse,[18] Codrington Cottage[19] Stanton Wick Farmhouse,[20] Parson's Farmhouse[21] and another cottage and attached wall near the church. [22]

Later buildings include those from the 19th century such as; Mill Place,[23], and its accompanying wall and piers. [24], Rosedale,[25] and Fern Cottage[26]

Bridge

Bridge at Stanton Drew
Bridge at Stanton Drew

The narrow limestone bridge over the River Chew is possibly 13th or 14th Century in origin with more recent repairs. The bridge spans about 12 metres, about 5 metres across footway, parapet wall to each side, about one metre high. Each side has 2 pointed arches with chamfered mouldings and relieving arch, central cutwater with off-sets to each side and pyramidal stone top, inner ribs to vaults; on east side, oval plaque with illegible inscription and strengthening with exposed steel girder. Ancient Monument Avon no. 162. [27]

Popular Culture

Stanton Drew was commemorated by Adge Cutler in his popular song "When the Common Market Comes to Stanton Drew". Adge Cutler (19 November 1931 in Portishead – 5 May, 1974 in Chepstow) was a British singer whose backing band were the Written in response to opening up of trade with Europe, Adge suggests what might happen to Somerset culture when Europeans come over. In retrospect, it is more truthful than anyone could have imagined - "when George comes home from milking, ee'll get a big surprise, when 'ee sit's down expecting Irish Stew, an' his wife says George i'll get 'ee, a gert dollop of spaghetti, 'cos the Common Market's come to Stanton Drew".

References

  1. ^ Robinson, Stephen (1992). Somerset Place Names. Wimbourne: The Dovecote Press Ltd. ISBN 1874336032.  
  2. ^ Area 2 - Chew Valley. BANES Environmental Services. Retrieved on 2006-01-03. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon.
  3. ^ Neighbourhood Statistics LSOA Bath and North East Somerset 020A Clutton. Office of National Statistics 2001 Census. Retrieved on 2006-04-25. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar.
  4. ^ Church of St. Mary. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-05-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
  5. ^ Hazle monument. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-05-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
  6. ^ Wight Preston Monument. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-05-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
  7. ^ Unidentified monument in the churchyard about 3 metres east of south chapel. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-05-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
  8. ^ Unidentified monument in the churchyard about 4 metres north east of chancel. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-05-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
  9. ^ Piers, gates and overthrow at north east entrance to churchyard. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-05-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
  10. ^ Rectory Farmhouse. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-05-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
  11. ^ Barn about 35 metres west of Rectory Farmhouse. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-05-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
  12. ^ Dovecot about 50 metres west of Rectory Farmhouse. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-05-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
  13. ^ Mason, Edmund J. & Mason, Doreen. Avon Villages. Robert Hale Ltd. ISBN 0-7091-9585-0.  
  14. ^ The Round House. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-05-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
  15. ^ The court. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-05-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
  16. ^ Wall, piers and gates about 16 metres west of The Court. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-05-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
  17. ^ Church Farmhouse. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-05-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
  18. ^ Byemills Farmhouse. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-05-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
  19. ^ Codrington Cottage. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-05-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
  20. ^ Stanton Wick Farmhouse. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-05-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
  21. ^ Parson's Farmhouse. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-05-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
  22. ^ Cottage and attached wall. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-05-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
  23. ^ Mill Place. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-05-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
  24. ^ Wall and piers about 30 metres north west of Mill Place. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-05-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
  25. ^ Rosedale. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-05-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
  26. ^ Fern Cottage. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-05-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
  27. ^ Bridge over River Chew. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-05-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of

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