Kingsdon, Somerset

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Map sources for Kingsdon, Somerset at grid reference ST516263
Map sources for Kingsdon, Somerset at grid reference ST516263


Kingsdon is a village and parish in Somerset, England, situated three miles south east of Somerton in the South Somerset district. The village is situated near the Fosse Way Roman road.

The village has a population of 356[1]; there is a small Church of England Primary School, founded 1872, with about 20 pupils aged 4-11 years. The village is also home to Kingsdon Manor School, which serves Bristol and other local areas as a residential Special School, for up to 40 boys aged 10-16 years with emotional or behavioural difficulties.

The ancient church, dedicated to All Saints, has a tower containing five bells and a clock; the parish is one of five in the benefice of 'Somerton with Compton Dundon, The Charltons and Kingsdon'.

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  1.   Somerset County Council, 2002. Population estimates.

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Coordinates: 51.03401° N 2.69162° W