Museums · South West England
Alford, Somerset
In or near South Barrow.
Alford is a village and parish on the River Alham, in Somerset, England, situated 8 miles (12.9 km) south of Shepton Mallet and two miles west of Castle Cary. The village has a population of 63.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Castle Cary · 4.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Alford is a village and parish on the River Alham, in Somerset, England, situated 8 miles (12.9 km) south of Shepton Mallet and two miles west of Castle Cary. The village has a population of 63.
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Alford is a village and parish on the River Alham, in Somerset, England, situated 8 miles (12.9 km) south of Shepton Mallet and two miles west of Castle Cary. The village has a population of 63.
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Background
History
The parish was part of the hundred of Catsash. William Rosewell purchased the manor from Sir James FitzJames c. 1563 and it was inherited by subsequent generations: William Rosewell of Forde Abbey (1563–1593); and Sir Henry Rosewell (1593–1656). In 1634 Henry and his wife Mary (Drake) conveyed the manor to Simon Court, who before 1639 sold it to Sir Robert Gorges of Redlynch. Alford House was built in the late 18th century, but remodelled by F. C. Penrose in 1877. A chalybeate spring was at Alford Well Farm. It was visited by Celia Fiennes in 1698; she remarked that "it's a quick purger". It was reported as "disused" in 1848 and as "now neglected" in 1870.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0800, -2.5700
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Alford
- Postcode
- BA7 7PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Nearest railway station
- Castle Cary — 4 km
- Official site
- www.somersetintelligence.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Alford, Somerset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alford, Somerset?
- Alford, Somerset is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA7 7PZ), in the parish of Alford.
- What is Alford, Somerset?
- Alford is a village and parish on the River Alham, in Somerset, England, situated 8 miles (12.9 km) south of Shepton Mallet and two miles west of Castle Cary. The village has a population of 63.
- How do I get to Alford, Somerset?
- The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA7 7PZ.
- How do I get to Alford, Somerset?
- The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA7 7PZ.