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Towns near Barrington
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Lambrook
(1 Mile)*
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Isle Brewers
(2 Miles)*
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Stocklinch
(2 Miles)*
This beautiful and thriving village some three and a half miles North East of Ilminster dates back to medieval times. |
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Ilton
(2 Miles)*
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Isle Abbotts
(3 Miles)*
At Isle Abbotts, the handsome tower of the parish church rises over this sleepy little village close to the river Ile. Across the river to the east lies Isle Brewers. |
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South Petherton
(3 Miles)*
South Petherton was once of great strategic importance on the Fosse Way, this compact little hamstone town with its many small shops now has a quiet, unhurried charm. Fine church with an octagonal central tower. |
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Kingsbury Episcopi
(3 Miles)*
Kingsbury Episcopi is a Hamstone village boasting an ancient lock up on the green, magnificent church and numerous small orchards. |
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Fivehead
(3 Miles)*
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Ilminster
(3 Miles)*
Ilminster takes its name from the fine Minster church, which towers above the multitude of small shops and narrow streets crammed with mellow hamstone architecture. |
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Drayton
(3 Miles)*
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Curry Mallet
(4 Miles)*
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Curry Rivel
(4 Miles)*
The attractive village of Curry Rivel is of blue lias stone, perched on a low ridge above the levels, with several interesting shops and a church dating mainly from the 15th century. |
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Lopen
(4 Miles)*
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Muchelney
(4 Miles)*
In medieval times Muchelney was home to an influential Benedictine Abbey. Excavations of the 10th century abbey and the preserved remains of the 15th century cloister and abbot's house are in the care of English Heritage and can all be seen. |
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Hinton St. George
(4 Miles)*
Hinton St. George was for centuries the home of the Poulett family whose power and wealth built the schools, halls and artisans' houses to serve the estate. At least two cottages date from the 14th century. |
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