Drayton, Somerset
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| Drayton | |
  Drayton shown within Somerset |
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| Population | 391[1] |
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| OS grid reference | |
| District | South Somerset |
| Shire county | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Dialling code | 01458 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| European Parliament | South West England |
| UK Parliament | Somerton and Frome |
| List of places: UK • England • Somerset | |
Drayton is a village and parish in Somerset, England, situated less than a mile from Curry Rivel and five miles southwest of Somerton in the South Somerset district. It is situated on the River Isle, near its confluence with the Parrett, and the former Westport Canal.
The village has a population of 391[1] and is home to St. Catherine's parish church and the Drayton Arms pub.
It is believed the name of the village means "the settlement near a slope for dragging loads" or "where ledges or drays were used".[2]
St. Catherine's exterior is blue lias and golden hamstone. It dates from the 15th century, being restored in 1855 by Maurice Davis of Langport and again in 1896. It has been designated by English Heritage as a grade I listed building.[3] The 15th century cross in the churchyard has a sculpture of St Michael with a sword and shield in the act of vanquishing a Dragon.[4] The rectory, known as Drayton Court, which dates from the early 19th century is now a private house.[5]
Midelney Manor, is a grade I Manor house in landscaped grounds. It is sited on a former island site, and was the property of Muchelney Abbey, passing to the Trevillian family after the dissolution of the monasteries. The present house was built in the late 16th century in 2 distinct halves by Richard and Thomas Trevillian.[6] Drayton Manor is more recent and was built in the late 18th or early 19th century.[7]
[edit] Stained Glass Windows at St. Catherine's, Drayton
 Stained glass window showing the namesake saint of St. Catherine's |
 Stained glass window depicts the laying of a poppy wreath, honoring soldiers who died in the World Wars. |
 Stained glass window depicts basketweaving, a local cottage industry |
 Stained glass window depicts the church organist and children's choir |
[edit] References
- ^ a b Population estimates for 2002 (PDF). Somerset County Council. Retrieved on 2007-09-28.
- ^ Bush, Robin (1994). Somerset: The complete guide. Wimbourne: Dovecote press. ISBN 187433627X.
- ^ Church of St. Catherine. Images of England. Retrieved on 2007-09-26.
- ^ Churchyard Cross in churchyard of Church of St. Catherine. Images of England. Retrieved on 2007-09-28.
- ^ Drayton Court. Images of England. Retrieved on 2007-09-28.
- ^ Midelney Manor, forecourt and garden walling with gate-piers. Images of England. Retrieved on 2007-09-28.
- ^ Drayton Manor. Images of England. Retrieved on 2007-09-28.
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