Merriott
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Merriott | |
Merriott shown within Somerset |
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Population | 2,700 |
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OS grid reference | |
District | South Somerset |
Shire county | Somerset |
Region | South West |
Constituent country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | CREWKERNE |
Postcode district | TA16 |
Dialling code | 01460 |
Police | Avon and Somerset |
Fire | Devon and Somerset |
Ambulance | South Western |
European Parliament | South West England |
UK Parliament | Yeovil |
List of places: UK • England • Somerset |
Merriott is a village in Somerset, England, near the town of Crewkerne seven miles west of Yeovil in the South Somerset district. The village has a population of 2,700 . It has 2 pubs, The King's Head and The Swan, and a 15th Century Church.
On Church Street there is a well-preserved tithe barn, which is used by local organisations including the playgroup, Badminton club and a Morris dancing side (Dr Turberville's Morris). The village is also home to locally renowned Merriott Rovers FC. Also situated in Merriott is a Co-op and all purpose food store.