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Nestled in the Mendip Hills just south of Radstock, Chilcompton is a village defined by its linear layout, following the path of the River Somer as it cuts through a steep-sided valley. Its geography is shaped by a mix of limestone uplands and the legacy of the Somerset coalfield, though today it retains a quiet, rural character. Historically, the village was known for its milling and the industry surrounding the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway, the old embankments of which still trace through the local landscape. Practical life in the village revolves around the well-regarded primary school and a handful of long-standing pubs, while the presence of the Mulberry factory headquarters grounds the local economy in something more contemporary. It’s a place where the infrastructure feels established; you have the convenience of nearby Shepton Mallet and Bath for major amenities, yet once you turn off the B3139, the atmosphere shifts immediately to one of wooded combes and traditional stone cottages. For those who live here, the appeal lies in that balance - it remains a cohesive, working village that hasn't lost its sense of identity to the neighboring larger towns.