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A
large and respectable village, surrounded by an extensive parish, and
situated on the gentle slope of the ridge which bounds the vale of the
river Cale on the west. It has North Cheriton on the north, the river
Cale on the east, Abbas Coombe on the south, and Stowell and Charlton
Horethorne on the west, and is richly wooded, with elm, oak and other
trees, which attain a large size. There is little variety of surface,
yet it's character is of a pleasing description. The upland portion
is chiefly under arable culture, and the lower, called Horsington Marsh,
is a fine tract of pasture and meadow land, almost exclusively fed by
cows. Some fine orchards surround the village, which is 4 miles on the
south west of Wincanton, on the line of turnpike road leading from Castle
Cary to Stalbridge, and into the vale of Blackmore. It contains the
following hamlets: The church stands on the south side of the village, and is a modern edifice, except the lower stage of the tower and the chancel. The interior is in the Italian style, with circular headed windows, and neatly pewed, with a large gallery. The tower contains a clock and five bells....... Phelp's History of Somerset 1836 The Photo's on this page were kindly supplied by Hazel & Vic Gott
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