Chetsford Water


Chetsford Water is a minor catchment in South West England.

Geography

Chetsford Water is a minor catchment that is located in Somerset, England, within Exmoor [National Park]. It rises near Alderman's Barrow and flows south-east approximately two kilometres to meet Embercombe Water.

Fauna

s breed in the area around Chetsford Water, making it a popular destination for birding.

Human history

A group of prehistoric standing stones, possibly a cairn, sits at the confluence of Embercombe Water and Chetsford Water. The surrounding fields are also the site of several hut circles, possibly dating to the 2nd millennium BC.