South Petherton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids South Petherton |
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 Church of St Peter and St Paul showing the octagonal tower. |
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 South Petherton
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| Population | 3,367 |
| OS grid reference | ST435165 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SOUTH PETHERTON |
| Postcode district | TA13 |
| Dialling code | 01460 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
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South Petherton is a very large village / small country town and civil parish on the River Parrett in the South Somerset district of Somerset, England. It is 5 miles (8 km) east of Ilminster and 5 miles (8 km) north west of Crewkerne. It had a population of 3,367 in 2011 but in 2019 it’s nearly 4,500 The parish includes the village of Over Stratton and the hamlets of Lower Stratton, Yeabridge and Compton Durville, and is approximately 2 miles (3 km) from East Lambrook, Martock and Lopen.
It is distinctive for the traditional hamstone construction of many of its buildings. In 2005 South Petherton was awarded ‘Somerset Village of the Year’ in a national competition. Historically South Petherton was a market town, but these days is regarded to be a small town with many of its ancient functions having ended by around 1870.
Images for kids
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William Blake Memorial Hall, at the old market place, is where the parish council meets
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Wigborough Manor House
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The David Hall
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John Harding, 1st Baron Harding of Petherton
See also
In Spanish: South Petherton para niños
