Catherine Courtenay
Bagborough House and St Pancras Church with the cricket pitch
- Credit: Martin Jones
Martin King has lived in West Bagborough all his life and he understands why people want to make the village their home
‘This is the most beautiful place you can dream of,’ says Martin.
Tucked on the western edge of the Quantock Hills and with far-reaching views across the vale of Taunton Deane to the Blackdown Hills, this rural village is only 20 minutes from Taunton. Although many residents commute from home, it still retains a strong sense of community. This is a friendly and kind village, says Martin. At one time, many villagers worked at nearby Triscombe quarry. ‘As a boy, my grandfather used to take a horse and cart to the quarry to get stone for the village roads,’ Martin continues.