The Old Forge, New Cross, South Petherton, TA13 5HD

This property is located in New Cross, South Petherton, a village in Somerset that features the prominent Church of St Peter and St Paul, reflecting a traditional English rural setting.

New Cross, South Petherton, is situated within the postal district TA 13 in Somerset, England. The village is home to the Church of St Peter and St Paul, a large cruciform‑shaped Church of England parish church that serves the local community. The church’s description notes its imposing size and distinctive architectural shape. The village’s historical significance is highlighted by the association with Field Marshal Allan Francis Harding, 1st Baron Harding of Petherton, a senior British Army officer who held senior positions during the First and Second World Wars, the Malayan Emergency, and served as Chief of the Imperial General Staff and Governor of Cyprus. This connection provides a sense of historical depth to the locality. The village’s rural setting and historic church suggest a quiet, community‑focused environment for residents and visitors alike.