Somerset

Combwich Pill, Bridgwater on the River Parrett has been used by shipping since 14th century and from the 1830s the Pill was used for the importation of coal and the export of locally made bicks and tiles, this trade ceased in the 1930s. The modern wharf on the right was constructed during the building of a nearby power station. ** Best on Black** © copyright 2014, All rights reserved, may not be used without my explicit permission

Tarr Steps Clapper bridge, possibly constructed around 1000 BC, The stone slabs each weigh up to1 or 2 tons. It is 180 feet (55m) long and has 17 spans, Now a designated grade 1 listed building plus it's a scheduled ancient monument, It crosses the River Barle in Exmoor National Park, Somerset, England, This was originally posted in 2014, large may be better Line en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarr_Steps Please do not use this image on websites, blogs or other media without my explicit permission. © all rights reserved.

Well into the afternoon on a humid (18c) late October day with a threat of rain in the air and a quiet unusual light. Leaves still on the trees as the valley is sheltered from the westerly winds.......................... © copyright 2014, All rights reserved, Image may not be used without my explicit written permission

Quantock Hills, Somerset. © copyright 2014, All rights reserved, Image may not be used without my explicit written permission

A December evening as the sunset picks out North Hill , The incoming evening tide brings the mist and darkness will soon arrive. © copyright 2015, All rights reserved, may not be used without my explicit permission. May be better enlarged

We have had a series of wonderful sunrises in the past few days. A frost and mist morning. Better on black I think. © copyright 2015, All rights reserved, may not be used without my explicit permission.

April in South Somerset. z to enlarge © copyright 2015, All rights reserved, may not be used without my explicit permission.

Just before the storm clouds arrived. Best large. © copyright , All rights reserved, Image may not be used without my explicit written permission

Quantock hills (Aonb) above Merridge, Somerset. © copyright , All rights reserved, Image may not be used without my explicit written permission