Discover Litton: church, local history and the Litton Walk

Litton can be considered for travel planning through three specific themes: the Litton Walk, local history and waterways.

Church and local history

The Anglican church of St Mary the Virgin dates from the 13th century and is a Grade I listed building. Several monuments and crosses in the churchyard are also listed buildings.

The remains of the churchyard cross lie about 15 metres north of the tower. They are a Grade II listed structure, probably date from the 15th century and are of particular historical interest. The King's Arms in Litton also dates from 1420. Chronologically, the information ranges from St Mary the Virgin in the 13th century, through the cross remains probably dated to the 15th century, to the King's Arms with the date 1420. The listed grades also apply to different structures: Grade I applies to the church, and Grade II to the cross remains. These lie about 15 metres north of the tower.

Two evening communion services are held in Litton each month, and everyone is welcome. If attending a service is part of your travel plans, check the current dates in advance.

Walking and directions

The Litton Walk is 2 miles long; it takes about one hour to walk, and the route is graded easy to moderate. As trail conditions can change, check them before setting out.

Litton is signposted from the B3114 between West Harptree and Chewton Mendip. Sustrans National Cycle Route 3 is 2.5 miles from Litton.

Lakes and waterways

Lower Litton is a shallow, tree-lined lake covering eight acres. Upper Litton covers eleven acres and is deeper than Lower Litton. It has a long, narrow shape and steep banks; a stream feeds it at its upper end. The area figures can also be compared directly: Lower Litton covers eight acres, and Upper Litton eleven acres. There is also a clear difference in depth and bank features: Lower Litton is shallow and tree-lined, while Upper Litton is deeper and bordered by steep banks. Upper Litton is also long and narrow in shape and is fed by a stream at its upper end.

Litton Lakes are unavailable until further notice. If you want to include the lakes in your travel plans, check the current status before travelling.

The River Chew runs between the houses in Litton. Litton Reservoir is near the village of Litton in Somerset.

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