The manorial hamlet of Whatley lies 2.5mi W of Frome, Somerset. It occupies an elevated position (at about 135m OD) at the E end of the Mendip Hills, on the broad NE-running ridge between Nunney/Egford Brook and Fordbury Water just W of Frome, with which it is connected by minor roads. Just across Nunney Brook is the site of a Roman Villa. Adjacent to the church is the former manor house and an imposing late medieval gatehouse. The Grade II* listed church of St George consists of W tower, nave, transepts, S porch and chancel and is mostly of the 14thc and later, although it also contains a 12thc tub font.

In 1086 the manor belonged to the Abbey of Glastonbury: there were two tenants, Walter Hussey who held 4 hides and John Hussey who held 1 hide.

Although font bowl and stem are conventionally proportioned, the base seems much too small: perhaps it is not original.