Monk Moor with Nyland Hill in the background

A named place photographed at this map point in Somerset.

Roughly 120 metres in height, Monk Moor is a low-lying hill with a heathland character, typical of the Somerset Moors. Its geology consists mainly of sand and clay deposits, with historical associations to monastic land use, reflected in its name. The area matters as part of the broader Somerset landscape, offering insights into medieval land management and local topography.