Faulkland
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| Faulkland | |
  Faulkland shown within Somerset |
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| OS grid reference | |
|---|---|
| Parish | Hemington |
| District | Mendip |
| Shire county | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | BA3 |
| 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 | |
Faulkland is a village in the civil parish of Hemington in the Mendip district of Somerset, England.
[edit] Overview
On the village green and at several other sites throughout the village there are standing stones of unknown origin.[1] Between two of the stones are the 16th or 17th century village stocks.[2]
There are two pubs in the village; The Faulkland Inn which dates from the early 19th century[3][4] and the Tuckers Grave.
The Wesleyan Chapel has been designated by English Heritage as a grade II listed building.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ Faulkland Standing Stones. Megalithic Portal. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Stocks and flanking monoliths. Images of England. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Faulkland Inn. Images of England. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Faulkland Inn. Faulkland Inn. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Wesleyan Chapel, forecourt wall, gate piers and gates. Images of England. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
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