North Barrow
| North Barrow | |
|---|---|
Avon and Somerset | |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
North Barrow is a village and civil parish 8 miles (13 km) to the north-east of Ilchester in the South Somerset district of Somerset, England.
History
The parish was part of the
Catsash.[2]
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 a
first past the post
system of election.
Religious sites
The Church of St Nicholas dates from the 14th century and has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building.[4]
References
- ^ "Statistics for Wards, LSOAs and Parishes — SUMMARY Profiles" (Excel). Somerset Intelligence. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
- ^ "Somerset Hundreds". GENUKI. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ^ "Wincanton RD". A vision of Britain Through Time. University of Portsmouth. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
- ^ Historic England. "Church of St Nicholas (1248975)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 8 February 2008.
External links
Media related to North Barrow at Wikimedia Commons
