Oath, Somerset
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Oath | |
Oath shown within Somerset |
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Population | 2,093 |
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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 | [[TA10 postcode area|]] |
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 |
Oath is a hamlet in the English county of Somerset. It is the remnant of a deserted medieval village located in the parish of Aller.
Oath is west of Langport and north of Curry Rivel. Oath Lock marks the tidal limit of the River Parrett. Oath Hill is reputedly where Guthrum was baptised following his defeat in battle by King Alfred.
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- Medieval village details
- Map sources for Oath, Somerset