South Petherton

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For the Australian town formerly called South Petherton, see Tungkillo, South Australia.

South Petherton is a small town in Somerset, England, population approximately 1,900 [1] as of 2001. It is distinctive for the traditional hamstone construction of many of its buildings. It is home to a church with an octagonal tower which is believed to be the tallest octagonal church tower in the UK, and a 14th century manor house.

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  • The Somerset Urban Archaeological Survey: South Petherton, by Clare Gathercole

Coordinates: 50°57′N 2°48′W