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Towns near Somerton
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Hurcott
(1 Mile)*
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Kingsdon
(2 Miles)*
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Dundon
(2 Miles)*
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Long Sutton
(2 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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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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Charlton Mackrell
(3 Miles)*
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Pitney
(3 Miles)*
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Compton
(3 Miles)*
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Butleigh
(4 Miles)*
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Keinton Mandeville
(4 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 Load
(4 Miles)*
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Ilchester
(4 Miles)*
Ilchester was once a major Roman garrison town on the Fosse Way and the county town of Somerset until the 19th century. Its past is echoed in the Georgian houses and town hall, which contains a fascinating museum. |
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High Ham
(4 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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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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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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