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The Great Britain Guide

Museums Β· South West England

Charlton Mackrell

In or near Ilchester.

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Charlton Mackrell is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of The Charltons, in the Somerset district, in the ceremonial county of Somerset, England, situated 3 miles (5 km) east of Som

Carolans, Charlton Mackrell - geograph.org.uk - 5631916

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Charlton Mackrell is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of The Charltons, in the Somerset district, in the ceremonial county of Somerset, England, situated 3 miles (5 km) east of Somerton. The village has a population of 1,020. The parish consists of two villages, Charlton Mackrell and Charlton Adam. Both villages have approximately similar populations. There are also small settlements at Lytes Cary, Cary Fitzpaine (east of the A37 Fosse Way), and West Charlton. West Charlton is the shrunken remains of the original village of Charlton Mackrell.

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From the Wikipedia article

Charlton Mackrell is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of The Charltons, in the Somerset district, in the ceremonial county of Somerset, England, situated 3 miles (5 km) east of Somerton. The village has a population of 1,020. The parish consists of two villages, Charlton Mackrell and Charlton Adam. Both villages have approximately similar populations. There are also small settlements at Lytes Cary, Cary Fitzpaine (east of the A37 Fosse Way), and West Charlton. West Charlton is the shrunken remains of the original village of Charlton Mackrell.

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Background

History

The Fosse Way runs through the parish, and Roman villa sites associated with it have been found at Windmill Hill. The parishes of Charlton Adam and Charlton Mackrell were part of the hundred of Somerton. In the 16th century, two medieval fields were divided, which delayed inclosure until the 18th century, leading to the current patchwork of fields. The Charltons have been home to several of the ancestors of politicians in the United States of America. Henry Adams, of nearby Barton St David, and Edith Squire of Charlton-Mackrell were married in the parish church in 1609, and they were the ancestors of Presidents John Adams, John Quincy Adams, and Calvin Coolidge, as well as of Samuel Adams,…

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Coordinates
51.0538, -2.6790
District
Somerset
Parish
The Charltons
Postcode
TA11 7AL
Parliamentary constituency
Glastonbury and Somerton

Sources

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Historic houses Β· South West England

The Court

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Memorials & monuments Β· South West England

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Memorials & monuments Β· South West England

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Villages Β· South West England

Charlton Mackrell

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Historic houses Β· South West England

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Church of St Peter and St Paul

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Where to eat & stay near Charlton Mackrell

Places to stay

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Campsites Β· South West England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Charlton Mackrell?
Charlton Mackrell is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA11 7AL), in the parish of The Charltons.
What is Charlton Mackrell?
Charlton Mackrell is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of The Charltons, in the Somerset district, in the ceremonial county of Somerset, England, situated 3 miles (5 km) east of Som
How do I get to Charlton Mackrell?
Drivers can use postcode TA11 7AL.
How do I get to Charlton Mackrell?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TA11 7AL. It sits within the Glastonbury and Somerton parliamentary constituency.