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Cross in St James' churchyard

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📷 David Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

51.04793, -3.25715

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Blackbird
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 100m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Chaffinch, Blackbird, Robin +68 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Chaffinch, Blackbird, Robin +68 more · last seen 2025; Good quality semi-improved grassland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown +57 more · last seen 2025; Semi-improved grassland — butterflies and wildflowers

Free

Heritage

Grade II* listed building: Cross in churchyard, Church of St James the Great; Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam · last seen 2014

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Taunton Deane Circular Walk 1Walking route
Named routeRef TD1Local walking route
West Deane WayWalking route
Named routeRef WDWRegional walking route
Helvier's Lanepublic footpath · 210 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 210 mSurface dirtPath type: track
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Cycling

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 3Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.6 km
Named routeRef 3Length 2.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.2 km
Named routeRef 3Length 5.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Preaching cross, St James the Great church, Fitzhead

📷 David Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Preaching cross, St James the Great church, Fitzhead

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🦉ASH PRIORS COMMONNature reserve3.3 km→⛪St Andrew's ChurchReligious grounds3.8 km→⛪St James's ChurchReligious grounds0 m→🐄Middle Stone Farm ShopVisitor farm4.1 km→🌱Hole Golf CourseUrban park4.8 km→⛪St James ChurchReligious grounds2.1 km→