Fitzhead
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Fitzhead is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) north west of Taunton. The village has an estimated population of 264.[1]
History
The name of the village, which was recorded as Fifida in 1178 indicates the original extent of five hides (about 600 acres (242.8 ha).[2]
The parish of Fitzhead was part of the
Hundred,[3]
Governance
The
neighbourhood watch
groups on matters of crime, security, and traffic. The parish council's role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, as well as consulting with the district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning. Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also the responsibility of the council.
For
Wellington Rural District.[4]
It is also part of the
MEPs using the d'Hondt method of party-list proportional representation
.
Landmarks
village pumps.[6]
Religious sites
The parish Church of St James the Great dates from the 15th century with expansion and restoration in the 19th century. It has been designated as a grade II* listed building.[7] The cross in the churchyard is from the 14th century.[8]
References
- ^ a b "Statistics for Wards, LSOAs and Parishes — SUMMARY Profiles" (Excel). Somerset Intelligence. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
- ^ ISBN 1-874336-26-1.
- ^ "Somerset Hundreds". GENUKI. Retrieved 16 October 2011.
- ^ "Wellington RD". A vision of Britain Through Time. University of Portsmouth. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
- ^ Historic England. "Fitzhead Court and The Manor (1059202)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 11 January 2009.
- ^ "Fitzhead pumps".
- ^ Historic England. "Church of St James the Great (1175726)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 11 January 2009.
- ^ Historic England. "Cross in Churchyard, Church of St James the Great (1059198)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 11 January 2009.
External links
Media related to Fitzhead at Wikimedia Commons
