Cudworth, Somerset
| Cudworth | |
|---|---|
| Population | Expression error: "69[1]" must be numeric |
| OS grid reference | ST375105 |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CHARD |
| Postcode district | TA19 |
| Dialling code | 01460 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
Cudworth is a village and parish in Somerset, England, situated 5 miles (8.0 km) north east of Chard in the South Somerset district. The village has a population of 69.[1]
The manor was held, around 1187, by Alan de Furneaux who gave the church and 30 acres (12.1 ha) of land to Wells Cathedral to found the Cudworth prebend. The Speke family had the lordship from 1431 to 1791 when it was bought by the Pouletts of Hinton St George.[2]
The Anglican parish Church of St Michael has 12th century origins, with the north doorway and one small window of that period remaining. The nave and chancel are from the 13th century.[3] The Old Prebendal House was built as a vicarage in the 17th century.[4]
References
- ^ a b Somerset County Council, 2002. Population estimates
- ^ Bush, Robin (1994). Somerset: The Complete Guide. Dovecote Press. p. 78. ISBN 1874336261.
- ^ "Church of St Michael". Images of England. English Heritage. Retrieved 2009-01-04.
- ^ "The Old Prebendal House". Images of England. English Heritage. Retrieved 2009-01-04.
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