West Hewish is an isolated hamlet within the civil parish of Puxton in Somerset, England. It is part of the historic Winterstoke Hundred and lies within the postal district BS 24.
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West Hewish is an isolated hamlet that falls within the civil parish of Puxton, situated in Somerset, England. The parish itself is part of the historic Winterstoke Hundred, indicating a long-established local governance structure. The area is served by the Bristol to Exeter line, a major branch of the Great Western Main Line that historically linked Bristol to Exeter and beyond to Plymouth. This railway line was a principal route of the pre‑1948 Great Western Railway and remains part of the Network Rail system today. The hamlet’s location within this network suggests a historical connection to regional transport, while its designation as an isolated settlement implies a tranquil, rural lifestyle. The postal district BS 24 places it within the broader Weston‑Super‑Mare area, offering a mix of coastal proximity and countryside tranquility. Residents can expect a quiet environment with historical ties to the railway and a setting that reflects the character of a small English hamlet.