War and Peace - Somerset Routes

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A Slice of
Somerset
Routes
War &
Peace
Featured Sites
• Blake Museum
• Battle of
Sedgemoor Visitor
Centre
• Site of the Battle
of Sedgemoor
• Burrow Mump
• Somerset Military
Museum
Uncover many of the intriguing hidden
stories and treasures with this suggested
route.
Discover how the county was shaped by
many of the nation’s key conflicts and
battles and became home to the founder of
the British Navy.
Use the Battle and Alfred and Levels
Line on your ‘tube map’ to travel the
county. We hope you enjoy your many
adventures throughout our beautiful and
historic county.
www.somersetroutes.co.uk
Wellington Monument
Blake Museum
Blake Museum to Battle of Sedgemoor
Visitor Centre – 11 minutes (4.4 miles)
Battle of Sedgemoor Visitor Centre to Battle
of Sedgemoor site – 1 minute (0.4 miles)
Battle of Sedgemoor
Sedgemoor Inn to Burrow Mump –
17 minutes (8 miles)
Burrow Mump
Somerset Military
Museum
Burrow Mump to Somerset Military
Museum – 21 minutes (11 miles)
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Morning
Start off in the historic market town of Bridgwater and take a trip to the Blake
Museum TA6 3NB, said to be the birthplace of the 'Father of the Royal Navy'
Admiral Robert Blake, born in 1598.
Head south on A372 to St Mary’s Church in Westonzoyland, to the Battle of
Sedgemoor Visitor Centre TA7 0EB. Discover how royal troops defeated
rebels supporting the Duke of Monmouth in his attempt to overthrow King
James II here in 1685.
Drive or take a short walk to the site of the Battle on Liney Road Grid Ref:
ST351356. The Battle of Sedgemoor was the last pitched battle to be fought on
English soil.
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Afternoon
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at the 16th century Sedgemoor Inn, Westonzoyland TA7
0EB. It was here that the leader of the royal troops, Lord Faversham, is said to
have slept the night before the Battle.
Travel to Burrow Mump TA7 0RB or OS: ST359305, one of the most striking
features of the Somerset Levels. Park to the eastern end of Burrowbridge village
and walk the short distance to the site. The Mump is a natural hill, rising to 24
metres above the levels below, topped by the romantic ruins of a medieval church
dedicated to St Michael.
Journey to the Somerset Military Museum TA1 1AA located in Taunton
Castle, telling the story of Somerset regiments both in war and peacetime from
1685 to the present day.
End your journey either in Taunton or return to Bridgwater (12 miles or 20
minutes by car, follow the M5).
Some sites have restricted access and are on private land.
Please keep to footpaths and follow the Country Code.
Also Nearby:
Battle of Langport Grid Ref ST441274: Site of important battle
during the English Civil War 1642-1651.
Fleet Air Arm Museum BA22 8HT: Discover the aircraft from
the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy.
Helicopter Museum BS24 8PP: See a massive range of
helicopters from Vietnam veterans to the Queen's Royal Flight.
Hestercombe Gardens TA2 8LG: The grounds of these gardens
were used as HQ for the British Army 8th Corps during WWII.
Mells Church BA11 3PF: Find the grave of First World War poet,
Siegfried Sassoon.
Taunton Stop Line: WWII defensive line incorporating natural
geography and built defences.
Wellington Monument Grid Ref ST137173: Monument to the
‘Iron’ Duke of Wellington celebrating his victory over Napoleon
during the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
Wellington Museum TA21 8AQ: Discover how local industries
supported the military through time by producing vital equipment
and uniforms.
Check Before You Leave!
Please check individual site opening times, events and facilities before setting off on
your journey. More information about all the sites can be found at
www.somersetroutes.co.uk.
Getting About
Somerset Routes cross the county linking our important heritage sites.You will need a
road map or satnav to find the individual locations (post codes are listed where
possible).
Visit www.traveline.info for further information on public transport.
Some sites have restricted access and are on private land. Please keep to footpaths and
follow the Country Code.