Brompton Ralph
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| Brompton Ralph | |
  Brompton Ralph shown within Somerset |
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| Population | 245[1] |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | |
| District | West Somerset |
| Shire county | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Williton |
| Postcode district | TA4 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| European Parliament | South West England |
| UK Parliament | Bridgwater |
| List of places: UK • England • Somerset | |
Brompton Ralph is a village and civil parish in the West Somerset district of Somerset, England, about 11 miles (18 km) west of Taunton, and 3 miles (5 km) north of Wiveliscombe. It is in a wooded district at the eastern extremity of the Brendon Hills. According to the 2002 population estimates it had a population of 245.[1]
The name Brompton, or Brunanton as it was called in the Century is probably a corruption of Brendon, meaning the farmhouse by the Brendons.[2]
St Mary's Church has a 15th century tower and south door. The nave was refenestrated and the vestry added in the 16th century, and the church was partly rebuilt about 1740. It has been designated by English Heritage as a grade II* listed building.[3]
The manor farmhouse, which is also II* listed dates from the mid 17th century.[4]
Within the parish, are vestiges of an encampment believed to have been constructed by the Romans.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Parish Population Estimates for 2002 (PDF). West Somerset. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
- ^ Brompton Ralph Heritage Project (PDF). Local Heritage Initiative. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
- ^ Church of St Mary. Images of England. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
- ^ Manor Farmhouse. Images of England. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
- ^ Brompton Ralph. British History Online. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
