Ansford

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Ansford
Ansford (Somerset)
Ansford

Ansford shown within Somerset
Population 1,048[1]
OS grid reference ST640328
District South Somerset
Shire county Somerset
Region South West
Constituent country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town WINCANTON
Postcode district BA7
Dialling code 01963
Police Avon and Somerset
Fire Devon and Somerset
Ambulance South Western
European Parliament South West England
UK Parliament Somerton and Frome
List of places: UKEnglandSomerset

Coordinates: 51°05′38″N 2°30′52″W / 51.0938, -2.5143

Ansford is a village and parish in Somerset, England, situated on the northern edge of Castle Cary in the South Somerset district. The village has a population of 1,048[2]. There is a Secondary School called Ansford Community School which has over 700 students aged 11-16.

In 1740 it was the birthplace of clergyman James Woodforde.

[edit] References

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