No. 14 Manor of Congresbury Boundary Stone

You'll find this boundary stone sitting quietly on the edge of Congresbury, a small village south-west of Bristol. It's the sort of thing you walk past without noticing unless you know what you're looking for - a weathered marker that once defined the limits of the manor lands centuries ago. The stone itself is modest, but if you're into medieval history or just enjoy spotting the bones of old administrative systems, there's something rather satisfying about standing where these boundaries actually were.

Congresbury itself is a proper little farming community, and this stone is best visited as part of a wider ramble through the village rather than as a destination in itself. History buffs will get more from it than casual tourists - you need to care about manor systems and medieval land division to find it worthwhile. That said, it's free to see, it's right there, and it takes all of five minutes.

If you're staying at one of the nearby glamping sites - Somerset Glamping is just two miles away, or The Batch Campsite at 3.6 miles - it's a decent short walk from base. Combine it with a proper walk across the Mendips rather than making a special trip just for the stone. Autumn's the best time, when the village gets a bit of mood to it, though honestly any time works if you're passing through. Just don't expect much - it's a stone, weathered and humble, but it's got history running through it.