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When you plan a visit to John Leach’s
Pottery on the southern fringe of the
ancient village of Muchelney, allow time to
discover the secrets of the surrounding
Somerset Levels... water-flanked lanes,
thatch-roofed villages, beautiful churches,
flourishing traditional crafts, grand houses
and gardens, welcoming pubs - and a silence
you can almost hear.
You may also like to explore and stroll
around John’s pond, a County
Wildlife Site, which has been featured
several times in television programmes - but
if
the weather’s wet, don't forget your
wellies! |
1. John Leach's Pond:
A swan and her cygnet, some of the local
residents!
2. Burrow
Hill
Cider
Farm:
Burrow Hill farm & distillery, home of the
famous Somerset cider brandy - seen here in
bottles made by Muchelney Pottery.
3. Muchelney
Abbey:
The
impressive remains of C10th
Muchelney Abbey (EH).
4. Muchelney
Church:
Uninhibited angels painted on the
ceiling of C15th Muchelney Church.
5. Priest's
House:
C14th Priests’ House in Muchelney,
newly restored by the National Trust.
6.
Brown &
Forrest Smokery:
Traditionally smoked eels at Brown & Forrest, Hambridge.
The smokery, food shop & restaurant is a
gourmet’s delight!
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