Castles · South West England
Montacute
In or near Odcombe.
Montacute is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Yeovil. The village has a population of 831 (2011 census). The name Montacute is thought by some to derive from t
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Yeovil Pen Mill · 7.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Montacute is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Yeovil. The village has a population of 831 (2011 census). The name Montacute is thought by some to derive from the Latin "Mons Acutus", referring to the conically acute St Michael's Hill dominating the village to the west. An alternative view is that it is named after Drogo de Montagu, whose family originated from Montaigu-les-Bois, in the arrondissement of Coutances. Robert, Count of Mortain held Montacute after 1066, and Drogo was a close associate of his. The village is built almost entirely of the local hamstone. From the 15th century until the beginning of the 20th century it formed the heart of the estate of the Phelips family of Montacute House. The village has a fine medieval church, and was the site of a Cluniac priory, the gatehouse of which is now a private house. At the centre of the village is a large square known as the 'Borough' around which are grouped picturesque cottages and a pub, the Phelips Arms; there is a second public house and hotel situated in the village, called the King's Arms.
Photo gallery
Official information
Montacute TV Radio Toy Museum showcases a nostalgic collection of toys, radios, and television memorabilia. Visitors can explore various exhibits that appeal to all ages, making it a family-friendly attraction.
From the Wikipedia article
Montacute is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Yeovil. The village has a population of 831 (2011 census). The name Montacute is thought by some to derive from the Latin "Mons Acutus", referring to the conically acute St Michael's Hill dominating the village to the west. An alternative view is that it is named after Drogo de Montagu, whose family originated from Montaigu-les-Bois, in the arrondissement of Coutances. Robert, Count of Mortain held Montacute after 1066, and Drogo was a close associate of his. The village is built almost entirely of the local hamstone. From the 15th century until the beginning of the 20th century it formed the heart of the estate of the Phelips family of Montacute House. The village has a fine medieval church, and was the site of a Cluniac priory, the gatehouse of which is now a private house. At the centre of the village is a large square known as the 'Borough' around which are grouped picturesque cottages and a pub, the Phelips Arms; there is a second public house and hotel situated in the village, called the King's Arms.
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Background
History
To the west of the village is the Iron Age hill fort of Ham Hill, a large tribal fort of the Durotriges. The fort was conquered by the Roman Legio II Augusta sometime around 45 AD. The Romans briefly occupied the fort, then moved to a more permanent garrison at nearby Ilchester (Lindinis), and constructed the Fosse Way Roman road a few miles west of the village. A Roman villa was excavated near Batemoor Barn early in the 20th century and an extensive mosaic documented. Never adequately protected, this has probably been damaged by deep ploughing and sludge injection in the last 40 years. Originally called Logaresburgh by the Saxons, it was later known as Bishopstone ("Bishop's Town", i.e.…
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- Coordinates
- 50.9500, -2.7200
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Montacute
- Postcode
- TA15 6UA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Phone
- 01935 823024
- Nearest railway station
- Yeovil Pen Mill — 7.5 km
- Official site
- www.montacutemuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Montacute (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Montacute?
- Montacute is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA15 6UA), in the parish of Montacute.
- What is Montacute?
- Montacute is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Yeovil. The village has a population of 831 (2011 census). The name Montacute is thought by some to derive from t
- How do I get to Montacute?
- The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA15 6UA.
- Does Montacute charge admission?
- Montacute typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Montacute?
- The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA15 6UA.