Hambridge

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Map sources for Hambridge at grid reference ST394213
Map sources for Hambridge at grid reference ST394213


Hambridge is a village in Somerset, England, situated seven miles south west of Somerton in the South Somerset district. The village is in the civil parish of 'Hambridge and Westport' which has a population of 526[1].

Hambridge is most notable as the place at which Cecil Sharp was inspired to begin collecting folk songs, on a visit to the vicarage.

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  1. ^  Somerset County Council, 2002. Population estimates.

Coordinates: 50.98790° N 2.86475° W