Cockercombe is a hamlet within the civil parish of Over Stowey in Somerset, England, approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) north-northwest by road from the centre of Taunton. It contains the Grade II listed Mill Cottage and a Forestry Office.
Geography and geology
Cockercombe lies in the foot of the Quantock Hills.[1] The Cockercombe Stream flows in the vicinity. Upstream, the steam crosses between Pepper Hill and Plainsfield.[2]
Cockercombe tuff, a greenish-grey, hard sedimentary rock, is only found in this area.[3]
Landmarks
The Forestry Commission has an office in Cockercombe.[4] Mill Cottage is a Grade II listed thatched cottage in the hamlet, which was originally built in the early 17th century. It was restored to acclaim in 1998 following a fire and has a new thatched roof. The cottage overlooks the Mill stream. The house is set in about 4.17 acres and has a wooden stable block with three stables.[1]
Recreation
Mountain biking events are held in the area. The Cockercombe Hill Climb was hosted by Somerset Road Club on Sunday 8 September 2019.[5]
References
- ^ a b “The Mill Cottage” (PDF). Onthemarket.com. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ “Wells and Springs of Somerset”. Linsdal Richardson, William Whitaker. 1928. p. 61.
- ^ Prudden, Hugh. “Somerset building stone guide” (PDF). Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. p. 4. Retrieved 16 July 2011.
- ^ “Forestry Commission, Over Stowey”. Cyclex. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ “Cockercombe Hill Climb”. Somerset Roadclub. Retrieved 16 March 2020.