Cockercombe

Cockercombe is a hamlet within the civil parish of Over Stowey in Somerset, England, approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) north-northwest by road from the centre of Taunton. It contains the Grade II listed Mill Cottage and a Forestry Office.

Cockercombe
Cockercombe Forest Office
Cockercombe Location within Somerset
OS grid reference	ST183365
Civil parish	Over Stowey
Unitary authority	Somerset Council
Ceremonial county	Somerset
Region	South West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	BRIDGWATER
Postcode district	TA5
Police	Avon and Somerset
Fire	Devon and Somerset
Ambulance	South Western
UK Parliament	Bridgwater
List of places UK England Somerset 51.122°N 3.168°W / 51.122; -3.168

Geography and geology

Cockercombe lies in the foot of the Quantock Hills.^[1] The Cockercombe Stream flows in the vicinity. Upstream, the steam crosses between Pepper Hill and Plainsfield.^[2]

Cockercombe tuff, a greenish-grey, hard sedimentary rock, is only found in this area.^[3]

Landmarks

The Forestry Commission has an office in Cockercombe.^[4] Mill Cottage is a Grade II listed thatched cottage in the hamlet, which was originally built in the early 17th century. It was restored to acclaim in 1998 following a fire and has a new thatched roof. The cottage overlooks the Mill stream. The house is set in about 4.17 acres and has a wooden stable block with three stables.^[1]

Recreation

Mountain biking events are held in the area. The Cockercombe Hill Climb was hosted by Somerset Road Club on Sunday 8 September 2019.^[5]