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Lower Somerton is a hamlet that lies on the southern fringes of Somerton, Somerset. The hamlet developed around the mill stream, a channel of the River Cary, which fed the Somerton Flour Mills. Although it is now essentially contiguous with Somerton, it retains a distinct rural identity. The hamlet is known for its attractive local Blue Lias stone architecture. It is home to several significant buildings including the early 19th-century Vale House. Somerton Court is a 17th-century manor house also built in Blue Lias stone. The hamlet is within the council area of Somerset.

Place Type: Hamlet
Historic County: Somerset
Lat, Long: 51.051665,-2.7255536
Grid Reference: ST 4924 2828
Civil Parish: Somerton CP
Council Area: Somerset CA
Police Area: Avon and Somerset PA

GBPN ID: 292170
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Lower_Somerton,_Somerset_292170

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