Kenn, Somerset
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| Unitary authority | North Somerset |
| Ceremonial county | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Avon |
| Ambulance | Great Western |
| UK Parliament | Woodspring |
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| European Parliament | South West England |
| List of places: UK • England | |
Kenn is a small village in North Somerset, England. It lies on the B3133 near Clevedon in the North Somerset Levels, and near the edge of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Kenn is notable as the site of the last public hangings to be carried out in the UK at the scene of the crime. Three arsonists ( William Wall, John Rowley & Richard Clarke) who had torched a local farmer's hay were hanged, another three being transported to Australia.
The village pub is the Drum & Monkey, and the church is the Church of St John the Evangelist.
Nearby is the Kenn Church, Kenn Pier & Yew Tree Farm SSSI.
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| The towns and villages: Congresbury | Kenn | Kingston Seymour | Puxton | Yatton | |
| SSSIs: Biddle Street, Yatton | Puxton Moor | Tickenham, Nailsea and Kenn Moors | Yanal Bog | |
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