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Wellington is a market town in Somerset, England. It is situated 7 miles (11 km) south west of Taunton, near the border with Devon, which runs along the Blackdown Hills to the south of the town. The town had a population of 16,669, which includes the residents of the parish of Wellington Without, [3] and the villages of Tone and Tonedale.
This is a list of settlements in Somerset by population based on the results of the 2011 census. ... Wellington: Somerset 10,600 11,213 Town 17 Wells: Somerset 10,406 ...
Somerset is a predominantly rural county, especially to the south and west, with an area of 4,171 km 2 (1,610 sq mi) and a population of 965,424. After Bath (101,557), the largest settlements are Weston-super-Mare (82,418), Taunton (60,479), and Yeovil (49,698).
This is a list of cities, towns, villages and hamlets in the ceremonial county of Somerset, England. Places highlighted in bold type are towns and cities. Contents:
England. Somerset. 50°59′56″N 3°10′48″W / 50.9990°N 3.1799°W / 50.9990; -3.1799. Bradford-on-Tone is a village and civil parish in Wellington, Somerset, England, situated on the River Tone 4 miles (6.4 km) south west of Taunton. The parish, which includes Tone Green and Hele, has a population of 622.
Wiveliscombe (/ ˈwɪvəlɪskəm, ˌwɪvəˈlɪskəm /, locally / ˈwɪlskəm /) [4] is a town and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated 9 miles (14 km) west of Taunton. The town has a population of 2,893. [2] The Square, fronted by several listed structures, held the former market. The parish includes the nearby hamlet of Maundown.
Before the Somerset Levels were drained, Brent Knoll was an island known as the Isle (or Mount) of Frogs. [23] Glastonbury (population 8,784) [24] and Street (11,066) [24] lie on opposite sides of the River Brue, and provide a central point for trade and commerce. Larger centres are generally on slightly higher ground around the edges of the ...
Wellington was a rural district in Somerset, England, from 1894 to 1974. It was created in 1894 under the Local Government Act 1894 . In 1974 it was abolished under the Local Government Act 1972 when it became part of Taunton Deane . The parishes which were included in the district included Ashbrittle, Bathealton, Bradford on Tone, Chipstable ...