Towns near Kingsdon
Somerton (2 Miles)*
Somerton is reputedly the 7th century Royal Capital of Wessex. The 17th century square, market cross, town hall, elegant houses and inns create an attractive townscape of outstanding architectural and historical interest.
Ilchester (2 Miles)*
Ilchester was once a major Roman garrison town on the Fosse Way and the county town of Somerset until the 19th century. Its past is echoed in the Georgian houses and town hall, which contains a fascinating museum.
Hurcott (2 Miles)*
Long Sutton (3 Miles)*
Long Sutton is a picturesque village with a much photographed church, towering impressively above the village green and a Quaker Friends' meeting house dating from 1717.
Yeovilton (3 Miles)*
Charlton Mackrell (3 Miles)*
Long Load (4 Miles)*
Keinton Mandeville (4 Miles)*
Keinton Mandeville is the source of Keinton stone and birthplace in 1838 of John Henry Brodribb, who later became the famous theatrical manager and tragedian Sir Henry Irving. The house bears a memorial tablet.
Dundon (4 Miles)*
Compton Dundon (4 Miles)*
Compton Dundon is really two villages. On Windmill Hill above Compton stands the monument to Admiral Hood, while Dundon Beacon is the site of an iron-age fort. Both provide interesting walks. Nearby is Turn Hill with extensive views across the levels.
Cross Keys (4 Miles)*
Pitney (4 Miles)*
West Lydford (4 Miles)*
Tintinhull (4 Miles)*
Compton (5 Miles)*
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.


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