Name: BURROW MUMP
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Churches, Curiosity, Free access, Memorials

Burrow Mump is a natural hill rising out of the Somerset levels, with the ruins of a church, St Michael's, on top, giving the place an evocative feel. There was probably a castle on the site once. Burrow Mump also has possible associations with King Alfred, who hid in the marshes around nearby Athelney to escape the Danes. It is now a war memorial, dedicated to all those from Somerset who died in the First and Second World Wars.

Post Code is for the nearby King Alfred pub. Small free car park at the foot of the hill.

Region/Nation

South West

Location/Address

A361
Burrowbridge

County

Somerset

Post Code

TA7 0RB

Main Historic Period

Georgian

Tip/Nearby

Willow and Wetland Visitor Centre. Glastonbury and Wells aren't far.

Primary Management

National Trust

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Linda K on Coventry’s Blitz and CathedralSuch a tragic story, but also a story of resilience and reconciliation. Thanks for sharing this!
cat9984 on Coventry’s Blitz and CathedralApparently the Germans failed to correctly estimate how hard it would be to break the spirit of the British
V.M.Sang on Coventry’s Blitz and CathedralI went on a school visit to Coventry Cathedral. I can't remember the actual year, but it wasn't long after it was completed. Like you, I was deeply moved by the ruins of the old cathedral. The new one is fabulous. But it's tragic that the world has learned NOTHING.
Eunice on Coventry’s Blitz and CathedralAn excellent and thought provoking post Mike, I never knew that Coventry had been so badly damaged. The new cathedral looks fabulous, I love the stained glass, especially the Baptistry Window, and the Chapel of Gethsemane looks beautiful.
Peter's pondering on Coventry’s Blitz and CathedralA marvellous post Mike, and a sobering reminder of man's inhumanity to man. I fear we will see much more in the future as we seem incapable of learning by past mistakes, and so many horrors go totally unpunished and are totally overlooked.
Lynette d'Arty-Cross on Coventry’s Blitz and CathedralThank you for this very informative and interesting piece, Mike. I visited when I was a child but didn’t remember much until your piece triggered my memories.
Darlene on Coventry’s Blitz and CathedralA thorough and informative post, Mike. I haven't visited Coventry as of yet. Your words and photographs make me want to. I did visit the bombed out shell of a church in Liverpool and it is a sobering experience.
joannerambling on Coventry’s Blitz and CathedralWhat a damn good post with some awesome photos
tidalscribe.com on Coventry’s Blitz and CathedralA timely post. My ninety one year old neighbour comes from Coventry and well remembers that night, though her family were far enough away to be safe. I have only visited Coventry once quite a few years back ( in what now seem peaceful times ) it is just as
Fraggle on Coventry’s Blitz and CathedralExcellent post Mike and brill photographs.

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