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Towns near Drayton
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Curry Rivel
(1 Mile)*
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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Muchelney
(1 Mile)*
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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Langport
(2 Miles)*
Langport was formerly a river port on the Parrett, the story of the town and river is told graphically at the Visitor Centre at the western end of Bow Street. |
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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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Aller
(3 Miles)*
Aller is a moorland village close to the river Parrett below the wooded ridge of High Ham. King Alfred baptised the defeated Danish King Guthrum here in 878. Later the moor witnessed one of the last battles of the civil war. |
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Fivehead
(3 Miles)*
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Pitney
(3 Miles)*
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Isle Brewers
(3 Miles)*
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Barrington
(3 Miles)*
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Lambrook
(3 Miles)*
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Stoke St. Gregory
(4 Miles)*
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Long Load
(4 Miles)*
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Long Sutton
(4 Miles)*
Long Sutton is a picturesque village with a much photographed church, towering impressively above the village green and a Quaker Friends' meeting house dating from 1717. |
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Isle Abbotts
(4 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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Athelney
(4 Miles)*
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