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Towns near Langport
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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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Pitney
(1 Mile)*
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Drayton
(2 Miles)*
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Aller
(2 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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Curry Rivel
(2 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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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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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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Kingsbury Episcopi
(4 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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Long Load
(4 Miles)*
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Othery
(4 Miles)*
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Somerton
(4 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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Dundon
(4 Miles)*
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Stoke St. Gregory
(4 Miles)*
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Fivehead
(5 Miles)*
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Athelney
(5 Miles)*
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