MenuVale of Taunton Deane, Somerset
The Vale of Taunton Deane is a fertile, low-lying region in the south-west of Somerset. It is known for its rich soil and mild climate. It forms a natural basin sheltered by three prominent hill ranges: the Quantocks to the east, the Brendon Hills to the west, and the Blackdown Hills to the south. The phrase "Vale of Taunton Deane" has a long history as a descriptive term. In 1609/1610, the cartographer and surveyor John Norden famously described the "great vale of Taunton Deane" as the "paradise of England". The vale is within the council area of Somerset.
Place Type: Valley
Historic County: Somerset
Lat, Long: 51.030289,-3.1896835
Grid Reference: ST 1666 2633
Council Area: Somerset CA
Police Area: Avon and Somerset PA
GBPN ID: 244993
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Vale_of_Taunton_Deane,_Somerset_244993
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Place Type: Valley
Historic County: Somerset
Lat, Long: 51.030289,-3.1896835
Grid Reference: ST 1666 2633
Council Area: Somerset CA
Police Area: Avon and Somerset PA
GBPN ID: 244993
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Vale_of_Taunton_Deane,_Somerset_244993
Peruse Somerset on Wikishire