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Somerton is a historic market town lying on the west bank of the River Cary in the heart of Somerset. Somerton was a significant town in the Anglo-Saxon period, reputedly being the Capital of Wessex in the early 10th century. Athelstan held the Great Council of 933, a pivotal gathering of the Witenagemot, in Somerton. The county is believed to be named from the town. It is listed in Domesday as 'Someretone'. It became a market town in the Middle Ages. Glove making became a key industry from the early 19th century, along with the production of rope and twine. The Market Place has had a market cross since before 1390. The present octagonal, roofed Butter Cross was rebuilt in 1673. The Old Town Hall was commissioned as a shambles (meat market) around 1688. The 13th-century St Michael and All Angels Church (C of E) is renowned for its rare octagonal tower and a magnificent carved early 16th-century timber ceiling. The town is within the council area of Somerset.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Somerset
Lat, Long: 51.053786,-2.7329203
Grid Reference: ST 4872 2852
Civil Parish: Somerton CP
Council Area: Somerset CA
Police Area: Avon and Somerset PA
GBPN ID: 40999
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Somerton,_Somerset_40999
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Somerset
Lat, Long: 51.053786,-2.7329203
Grid Reference: ST 4872 2852
Civil Parish: Somerton CP
Council Area: Somerset CA
Police Area: Avon and Somerset PA
GBPN ID: 40999
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Somerton,_Somerset_40999
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