Oath, Somerset

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Oath
Oath, Somerset (Somerset)
Oath, Somerset

Oath shown within Somerset
Population 2,093[1]
OS grid reference ST384275
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: UKEnglandSomerset

Coordinates: 51°02′38″N 2°52′48″W / 51.044, -2.8799

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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