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August 2009 - Stoke Sub-Hamdon

A visit to the old 14th century Priory which is now under the  care of the National Trust.

The Priory Stoke Sub-Hamdon Somerset Dorsetcamera

On the left is the house and the Hall is to the right of the entrance arch. The house is lived in and closed to the public. The hall is uninhabited know and can be entered.

The Priory Stoke Sub-Hamdon Somerset Dorsetcamera

This view shows the entrance archway to the yard.

The Priory Stoke Sub-Hamdon Somerset Dorsetcamera

On the left of the entrance are the old stables.

The Priory Stoke Sub-Hamdon Somerset Dorsetcamera

The medieval barn.

September 2011 - Ham Hill

A short walk around the quarry area of Ham Hill on damp Saturday morning.

Ham Hill Stoke Sub-Hamdon Somerset Dorsetcamera

The modern stone circle created by the millennium project.

Ham Hill Stoke Sub-Hamdon Somerset Dorsetcamera

This view shows the stone circle and gives a feel for the quarrying that must have been done here over the centuries.

August 2018 - An evening visit to Ham Hill

Ham Hill Stoke Sub-Hamdon Somerset Dorsetcamera

A very atmospheric sky over the village.

Ham Hill Stoke Sub-Hamdon Somerset Dorsetcamera

Teasels

Ham Hill Stoke Sub-Hamdon Somerset Dorsetcamera

Lots of photography going on.

Ham Hill Stoke Sub-Hamdon Somerset Dorsetcamera

Wild carrot flower heads.

Ham Hill Stoke Sub-Hamdon Somerset Dorsetcamera

Berrow Hill.

Ham Hill Stoke Sub-Hamdon Somerset Dorsetcamera

More dried flower heads.

Ham Hill Stoke Sub-Hamdon Somerset Dorsetcamera

I think these are more carrot flowers.

Ham Hill Stoke Sub-Hamdon Somerset Dorsetcamera

A quick snap of a pausing mountain biker.