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Towns near Dundon
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Compton Dundon
(1 Mile)*
Compton Dundon is really two villages. On Windmill Hill above Compton stands the monument to Admiral Hood, while Dundon Beacon is the site of an iron-age fort. Both provide interesting walks. Nearby is Turn Hill with extensive views across the levels. |
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Hurcott
(2 Miles)*
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Compton
(2 Miles)*
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Somerton
(2 Miles)*
Somerton is reputedly the 7th century Royal Capital of Wessex. The 17th century square, market cross, town hall, elegant houses and inns create an attractive townscape of outstanding architectural and historical interest. |
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Walton
(2 Miles)*
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Street
(3 Miles)*
Street is just to the south of Glastonbury, and owes much of its more recent development to the influence of Clarks, the world famous shoe manufacturers. |
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High Ham
(3 Miles)*
High Ham is situated high on a wooded hill, with panoramic views across the levels. It has an interesting church with parts dating back to the Norman period and a 19th century thatched windmill unique in Britain. |
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Butleigh
(3 Miles)*
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Pitney
(3 Miles)*
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Charlton Mackrell
(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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Ashcott
(4 Miles)*
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Kingsdon
(4 Miles)*
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Barton St. David
(4 Miles)*
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Langport
(4 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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