
What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Somerset.
Crimson Hill in Somerset rises to approximately 140 meters above sea level and is part of the Mendip Hills, a range formed primarily of limestone and basalt. The name "Crimson Hill" may derive from iron-rich soils or historical events, though the gun emplacement likely dates to the 20th century, reflecting the area's military use during conflicts such as World War II.
Places near here
Stile on Crimson HillMountain or hill · 34 yd
Combe, Crimson HillMountain or hill · 79 yd
Chard canal aqueduct in WrantageHeritage place · 789 yd
Oldsway CottageListed building · 799 yd
Bickenhall WoodWood · 1.9 mi
Ben's CopseWood · 2.3 mi
Space Walk Milestone, Creech St MichaelMonument or public art · 3.2 mi
Old Milestone, Staple Hill, Staple FitzpaineMonument or public art · 3.7 mi
M5 Crash MemorialMemorial · 4.0 mi
Taunton RacecourseSports ground · 4.5 mi
The Creech Castle Hotel. TauntonCastle, fort or tower · 4.6 mi
Bank at Castle NerocheCastle, fort or tower · 4.6 miOther information
Photo: Derek Harper · CC BY-SA 2.0