West Hatch

Coordinates: 50°59′00″N 3°01′04″W / 50.9832°N 3.0177°W / 50.9832; -3.0177
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West Hatch, Wiltshire
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West Hatch is a hamlet and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated 5 miles (8.0 km) south east of Taunton. It has a population of 306.[1]

History

The name of the hamlet indicates it lies to the west of Hatch Beauchamp.[2]

The parish of West Hatch was part of the

Richard I in 1189 and then to the dean and chapter of Wells Cathedral.[2]

West Hatch has been the home of an

seabirds covered in oil
were sent to the West Hatch RSPCA to be cleaned. It is one of two RSPCA centres in the UK used for this purpose and its work is often featured on national television.

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 local government purposes, since 1 April 2023, the hamlet comes under the unitary authority of Somerset Council. Prior to this, it was part of the non-metropolitan district of Somerset West and Taunton (formed on 1 April 2019) and, before this, the district of Taunton Deane (established under the Local Government Act 1972). From 1894-1974, for local government purposes, West Hatch was part of Taunton Rural District.[5]

It is also part of the

first past the post
system of election.

Religious sites

The parish Church of St Andrew dates from the 15th century, but was extensively restored in 1861 when the north aisle and probably the vestry and organ bay were added by Benjamin Ferrey.[6] The church was rededicated by Bishop Jim Thompson on 10 May 1992.[2] From 1846-1849 the curate was Charles Parish, subsequently a noted botanist and plant collector.[7]

Notable residents

References

  1. ^ a b "Statistics for Wards, LSOAs and Parishes — SUMMARY Profiles" (Excel). Somerset Intelligence. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
  2. ^
    ISBN 1-874336-26-1
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  3. ^ "Somerset Hundreds". GENUKI. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
  4. ^ Historic England. "Little Creech (RSPCA Centre) (1253377)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 10 February 2009.
  5. ^ "Taunton RD". A vision of Britain Through Time. University of Portsmouth. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
  6. ^ Historic England. "Church of St Andrew (1177365)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 10 February 2009.
  7. Wikidata Q110270510
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  8. ^ "Grave locations for holders of the Victoria Cross in Wales". The Victoria Cross. Archived from the original on 14 May 2010. Retrieved 5 May 2010.

External links

Media related to West Hatch at Wikimedia Commons

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