Hi All
Just joined the forum as i have an interest in the S&D^▸ (Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway).
We live in the "Crossing Cottage" at Lamyatt. I was interested to notice the photo of my house here on the forum. On a point of interest, the original Crossing Cottage is still standing. I built around it and it is still inside of the new house. The cottage was originally 12ft x 12ft. One up and one down with a small outhouse built on the end furthest away from the road. It was extended with another 12ft x 12ft built on the end. This was how it stood when we bought it. Coal was dropped off from the passing trains. Water was supplied in churns from Evercreech Junction to both Lamyatt and Bruton Road Cottages.
There is still some of the track left here. it runs from Crossing Cottage to the Naterjack Inn next to the old Evercreech junction station. It is very overgrown now. The photo that i have attached is of Lamyatt Crossing Cottage sometime in the 1960's. The gates have been smashed by a local lady in her car. She had washed the car, got water in the brakes and could not stop. We came here in 1984 and have extended the property as you can see from Lukes photo. I notice that several people like to do walks or rides in this area. If anyone needs somewhere to park then we would be pleased to help. We have lots of space here. We also have a friend who has extensive knowledge of the S&D in this area and couldprovide information. If anyone has any photos of this neck of the woods i would appreciate to know. The other Crossing Cottage next along the line towards Cole Station from here was called Bruton Road Crossing. In latter years Mr and Mrs Box lived there. It was demolished as it had no water supply, no drainage and i don't think any electricity.
If you woant to contact me further my email address is gerald@rightway.biz
Hopefully the photo will be attached!!