Burrowbridge
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| Burrowbridge | |
  Burrowbridge shown within Somerset |
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| Population | 526.[1] |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | |
| District | Taunton Deane |
| Shire county | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | TAUNTON |
| Postcode district | TA1, TA2, TA3, TA4 |
| Dialling code | 01823 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| European Parliament | South West England |
| UK Parliament | Taunton |
| List of places: UK • England • Somerset | |
Burrowbridge is a village and parish in Somerset, England, situated on the River Parrett and A361 road 5 miles (8 km) south east of Bridgwater in the Taunton Deane district on the edge of the Somerset Levels. The village has a population of 526.[1]
The name probably comes from the Old English buruh (fortified hill) and brycg (bridge).[2]
In the village is Burrow Mump, an ancient earthwork now owned by the National Trust, presented by Major A.C. Barrett in 1946 as a war memorial. Burrow Mump is also known as St Michael's Borough or Tutteyate. It is a natural hill of Triassic sandstone capped by Keuper marl. Excavations showed evidence of a 12th century masonry building on the top of the hill. The first recorded writing mentioning this site is from William of Worcestre in about 1480 when he referred to it as Myghell-borough. A medieval church dedicated to St Michael from at least the mid 15th century and formed a sanctuary for royalist troops in 1645. The ruins visible today are from the 18th century.[3]
The historic area of The Isle of Athelney is located towards the western part of the village.
The bridge over the River Parrett, near the point at which it is joined by the River Tone, was built in 1826,[4][5] and became the last toll bridge in Somerset, before being 'freed' in 1946.[6]
The old pumping station is now a museum.[6]
[edit] People associated with Burrowbridge
[edit] References
- ^ a b Somerset County Council, 2002 population estimates.
- ^ Robinson, Stephen (1992). Somerset Place Names. Wimbourne: The Dovecote Press Ltd. ISBN 1874336032.
- ^ Adkins, Lesley and Roy (1992). A field Guide to Somerset Archeology. Stanbridge: Dovecote press. ISBN 0946159947.
- ^ Bush, Robin (1994). Somerset: The complete guide. Wimbourne: Dovecote press. ISBN 187433627X.
- ^ Burrow Bridge. Images of England. Retrieved on 2007-09-22.
- ^ a b Leete-Hodge, Lornie (1985). Curiosities of Somerset. Bodmin: Bossiney Books, 82. ISBN 0906456983.
[edit] External links
Images of England website - photos of Burrow Mump and other listed buildings in and around Burrowbridge[1], [2], [3], [4], [5],[6],[7].
