Combe St Nicholas
| Combe St Nicholas | |
| Somerset | |
|---|---|
 Combe St Nicholas | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | ST302111 |
| Location: | 50°53’45"N, 2°59’37"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 1,373 (2011) |
| Post town: | Chard |
| Postcode: | TA20 |
| Dialling code: | 01460 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | South Somerset |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Yeovil |
Combe St Nicholas is a village in Somerset, two miles north-west of Chard and ten miles from Taunton, in the Vale of Taunton at the edge of the Blackdown Hills 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. The parish includes such hamlets as Wadeford and Scrapton, and had a recorded population of 1,373 at the 2011 census.
History
In the parish are the remains of a Roman Villa in the town known as Wadeford Roman villa which is scheduled as an ancient monument.[1]
At the time of the Domesday Book the manor was held by Gisa, Bishop of Wells. The parish was known as Combe Episcopi until the dedication of the church to St Nicholas in 1239.
Geography
To the east of the village is Woolhayes Farm, a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest.
The source of the River Isle is at Scrapton.[2]
Parish church
The Church of St Nicholas is Norman in origin, with the chancel and lower stage of the tower dating from the 13th century. It was enlarged with aisles added in the 15th century, and received further restoration in 1836. The church is a Grade I listed building.[3]
Outside links
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References
- ↑ National Heritage List 1006187: Wadeford Roman villa (Scheduled ancient monument entry)
- ↑ "River Isle". Somerset Rivers. http://somersetrivers.org/index.php?module=Content&func=view&pid=18.
- ↑ National Heritage List 1248506: Church of St Nicholas (Grade I listing)