Misterton, Somerset

Coordinates: 50°52′15″N 2°46′35″W / 50.8708°N 2.7764°W / 50.8708; -2.7764
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Misterton is a village and civil parish 1 mile (1.6 km) south-east of Crewkerne, Somerset, England.

History

The village was previously known as Minsterton as a result of its links with the "mother church" in Crewkerne.[2]

The parish was part of the

Crewkerne.[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.

The village falls within 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.

Transport

The village is the site of Crewkerne railway station on the Exeter- London Waterloo line served by South West Trains. It also lies at the crossroads of the A356 and A3066 roads. The village is served by the Taunton-Chard-Crewkerne-Misterton-Yeovil bus service operated by Stagecoach and Bridport-Beaminster-Broadwindsor-Misterton-Crewkerne-Yeovil bus service operated by Damory. Both services operate Monday to Saturday.

Landmarks

The manor house dates from the 18th century and was part of a major house which formerly incorporated Little Manor and West Manor.[5][6]

The Old Court and Court Close, with Court Place and Old Court Cottage date from the 16th century and were two houses which were subsequently linked to form one and have now been extended and then subdivided again.[7]

The Globe Inn dates from the 17th century.[8]

Religious sites

The Church of St Leonard was built of hamstone in 1840 by Sampson Kempthorne. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building.[9]

Notable residents

References

  1. ^ "Statistics for Wards, LSOAs and Parishes — SUMMARY Profiles" (Excel). Somerset Intelligence. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
  2. ISBN 1-874336-26-1
    .
  3. ^ "Somerset Hundreds". GENUKI. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
  4. ^ "Chard RD". A vision of Britain Through Time. University of Portsmouth. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
  5. ^ Historic England. "Manor House (1308208)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 30 January 2009.
  6. ^ Historic England. "Little Manor and West Manor (1056874)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 30 January 2009.
  7. ^ Historic England. "The Old Court and Court Close, with Court Place and Old Court Cottage (1345968)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 30 January 2009.
  8. ^ Historic England. "The Globe Inn (1056875)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 30 January 2009.
  9. ^ Historic England. "Church of St Leonard (1175735)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 2 February 2008.

External links

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