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There were several lead mines and stone quarries in the parish. It is also the site of Attborough Swallet (also known as Red Quar Swallet), a cave which is unusual for a cave on the Mendip Hills in that it is not in limestone but instead in Dolomitic Conglomerate and Marl. The cave was first entered in 1992
There is a long barrow to the north of the village 100 ft (30 m) by 50 ft (15 m). Excavation in 1946 revealed six Bronze Age barrows below the crest of the Mendips. The shape of some of the existing fields suggest they are of medieval origin.
Chewton Mendip is within the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Chew Valley.
The Monarch's Way long distance footpath follows the route taken by Charles II after his defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1651. The route enters Somerset near Chewton Mendip and crosses the Mendip Hills heading for Wells.
The medieval Church of St Andrew stands in spacious grounds with some Norman parts, including the south doorway sheltered by a 14th century porch. Gargoyles glare down from the 100ft high tower that was added between 1440 and 1550. There are some interesting effigies and on the nave wall are scratch dials, a series
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