North Wootton, Somerset
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North Wootton is a village and
civil parish, on the River Redlake, 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south east of Wells, and 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south west of Shepton Mallet in the Mendip district of Somerset
, England.
The village is on the Monarch's Way long-distance footpath.
History
The name Wootton means the settlement in or by a wood. The North being added in the 20th century to distinguish it from Wootton Courtenay.[2]
The estate was granted by
The parish was part of the
Glaston Twelve Hides.[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.
Commerce
Despite its small size, the village of North Wootton is home to several businesses, including the popular campsite Greenacres Camping, and Honey Tree Publishing Ltd.[5][6][7]
Religious sites
The Church of St Peter dates from the 14th century and is a Grade II* listed building.[8]
References
- ^ "North Wootton Parish". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- ^ ISBN 1-874336-26-1.
- ^ "Somerset Hundreds". GENUKI. Retrieved 12 September 2011.
- ^ "Wells RD". A vision of Britain Through Time. University of Portsmouth. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
- ^ "Business Furniture Group". Business Furniture Group. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
- ^ "R & J Business Solutions". R & J Business Solutions. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
- ^ "Honey Tree Publishing". Honey Tree Publishing. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
- ^ Historic England. "Church of St Peter (1175106)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 25 November 2006.
External links
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