Lovington

The River Brue originates within the bounds of the parish of Brewham in Somerset, England, and finds its way to the sea approximately 31 miles to the west, at Burnham-on-Sea. Historically, the river followed a different course from Glastonbury to its mouth, but Glastonbury Abbey instigated a change in the twelfth century. This alteration rerouted the river, shaping its path to its current configuration. The River Brue serves as a vital conduit for draining water from a low-lying region prone to flooding. Over the centuries, mankind has endeavored to manage this challenge through the implementation of various methods, including rhynes, canals, artificial rivers, and sluices.The Brue Valley Living Landscape project, overseen by the Somerset Wildlife Trust, constitutes an ecological conservation initiative centered on the Somerset Levels and Moors. This valley encompasses numerous Sites of Special Scientific Interest, such as Westhay Moor, Shapwick Heath, and Shapwick Moor. The region has long been subject to peat extraction activities on the Somerset Levels. Launched in January 2009, the Brue Valley Living Landscape project aims to restore and reconnect habitats, fostering an environment conducive to supporting wildlife. The project's ultimate objective is to enable the landscape to sustain itself in the face of climate change, while also ensuring that farmers and other landowners can continue to utilize their land profitably. This camera was installed and is maintained by the Environment Agency and can be viewed here. All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.The Brue Valley Living Landscape project, overseen by the Somerset Wildlife Trust, constitutes an ecological conservation initiative centered on the Somerset Levels and Moors. This valley encompasses numerous Sites of Special Scientific Interest, such as Westhay Moor, Shapwick Heath, and Shapwick Moor. The region has long been subject to peat extraction activities on the Somerset Levels. Launched in January 2009, the Brue Valley Living Landscape project aims to restore and reconnect habitats, fostering an environment conducive to supporting wildlife. The project's ultimate objective is to enable the landscape to sustain itself in the face of climate change, while also ensuring that farmers and other landowners can continue to utilize their land profitably. This endeavor represents one of many landscape-scale conservation initiatives taking place in the United Kingdom.Lovington, a village and civil parish nestled in Somerset, England, lies approximately 3 miles southwest of Castle Cary. It is situated between the River Brue and River Cary within the South Somerset district. The village derives its name from Old English, signifying "Lufa's settlement." The Domesday Book references a mill on the River Brue in the village, held by Serlo de Burci. However, it remains uncertain whether this mill corresponds to the present-day Lovington Mill, which was constructed around 1800. The parish of Lovington was part of the Catsash hundred, while Wheathill belonged to the Whitley Hundred. The village school, established in the early 19th century, received assistance in later years from the local priest and hymn writer Godfrey Thring, who made generous donations and provided equipment to support its development.