Litton, Somerset

Coordinates: 51°17′20″N 2°34′58″W / 51.2890°N 2.5829°W / 51.2890; -2.5829
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51°17′20″N 2°34′58″W / 51.2890°N 2.5829°W / 51.2890; -2.5829

Litton (

civil parish between Chewton Mendip and West Harptree in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, England. The parish includes the hamlet of Sherborne. Very close to the village are the Litton Reservoirs
.

History

Litton was listed in the

Gisa, Bishop of Wells.[2]

The shape of some of the existing fields with cross-slope and down-slope field banks and cultivated ridges forming an interleaving irregular mosaic suggest they are of

medieval origin.[3]

The parish was part of the

Wells Forum.[4]

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.

An aerial view of the village and the surrounding area.

Litton is part of the Nedge Ward, which is represented by one councillor on the

crematoria, leisure services, parks, and tourism
.

waste disposal
and strategic planning.

It is also part of the

first past the post
system of election.

Demographics

According to the 2001 Census, the Nedge Ward (which includes Chewton Mendip), had 2,074 residents, living in 893 households, with an average age of 40.0 years. Of these 78% of residents describing their health as 'good', 18% of 16- to 74-year-olds had no qualifications; and the area had an unemployment rate of 1.8% of all economically active people aged 16–74. In the Index of Multiple Deprivation 2004, it was ranked at 26,803 out of 32,482 wards in England, where 1 was the most deprived LSOA and 32,482 the least deprived.[6]

Church of St Mary

The Anglican

Perpendicular tower with a bell chamber. It is a Grade I listed building. Several of the memorials and crosses in the churchyard are also listed buildings.[7][8][9][10]

Buildings

There are a range of other listed buildings in the village including Sherborne House, which is a Grade II listed building,[11] as is Manor Farmhouse, which dates from the early 17th century. Whilst not a listed building, Shortwood House residing on the outskirts of the village, holds significant historic importance. Built in 1806 as the home for serving Catholic Priests, the building incorporated a Catholic chapel.

References

  1. ^ "Litton Parish". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  2. ISBN 1-874336-03-2
    .
  3. ^ "Mendip Hills: An Archaeological Survey of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty" (PDF). Somerset County Council Archaeological Projects. Retrieved 28 October 2006.
  4. ^ "Somerset Hundreds". GENUKI. Retrieved 12 September 2011.
  5. ^ "Clutton RD". A vision of Britain Through Time. University of Portsmouth. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
  6. ^ "Neighbourhood Statistics LSOA Mendip 006B Nedge". Office for National Statistics 2001 Census. Retrieved 1 May 2006.
  7. ^ Historic England. "Church of St Mary (1345127)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 28 May 2006.
  8. ^ Historic England. "Gooden monument at Church of St Mary (1058628)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 28 May 2006.
  9. ^ Historic England. "Group of 3 monuments at Church of St Mary (1177686)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 28 May 2006.
  10. ^ Historic England. "Group of 4 monuments at Church of St Mary (1058627)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 28 May 2006.
  11. ^ Historic England. "Sherborne House (1312810)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 April 2006.

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