Kingsdon, Somerset
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| Kingsdon | |
  Kingsdon shown within Somerset |
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| Population | 356[1] |
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| OS grid reference | |
| District | South Somerset |
| Shire county | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | TA11 |
| 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 | |
Kingsdon is a village and parish in Somerset, England, situated three miles south east of Somerton in the South Somerset district. The village is situated near the Fosse Way Roman road.
The village has a population of 356[1]; there is a small Church of England Primary School, founded 1872, with about 20 pupils aged 4-11 years. The village is also home to Kingsdon Manor School, which serves Bristol and other local areas as a residential Special School, for up to 40 boys aged 10-16 years with emotional or behavioural difficulties.
The ancient church, dedicated to All Saints, has a four-stage tower which was built in the 15th century replacing a previous one over the north transept.[2] It has five bells and a clock; the parish is one of five in the benefice of 'Somerton with Compton Dundon, The Charltons and Kingsdon'.
[edit] References
- ^ a b 2002 Population estimates. Somerset County Council. Retrieved on 2008-03-08.
- ^ All Saints Church, Kingsdon. Images of England. Retrieved on 2008-03-08.
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