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Towns near Hurcott
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Somerton
(1 Mile)*
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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Compton Dundon
(2 Miles)*
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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Dundon
(2 Miles)*
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Charlton Mackrell
(2 Miles)*
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Compton
(2 Miles)*
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Kingsdon
(2 Miles)*
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Butleigh
(3 Miles)*
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Keinton Mandeville
(3 Miles)*
Keinton Mandeville is the source of Keinton stone and birthplace in 1838 of John Henry Brodribb, who later became the famous theatrical manager and tragedian Sir Henry Irving. The house bears a memorial tablet. |
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Long Sutton
(3 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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Barton St. David
(4 Miles)*
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Pitney
(4 Miles)*
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West Lydford
(4 Miles)*
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Walton
(4 Miles)*
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Street
(4 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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Cross Keys
(4 Miles)*
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