Old mine-workings on the hills indicate that at one time mining was abundant, probably for calamine, lead, copper and more recently yellow ochre.

[5] In 1954 the village came to national attention when Noreen O'Connor, a nurse, killed Friederika Alwine Maria Buls by "plucking out" her eyes.

The parish council's role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, such as the village hall or community centre, playing fields and playgrounds, as well as consulting with the district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning.

[8] The parish is represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom as part of the Wells and Mendip Hills constituency.

[9] The Church of St Mary in Christon dates from the 12th century and has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building,[10]