Moorlinch is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA7 9BU), in the parish of Moorlinch.

How do I get to Moorlinch?

The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA7 9BU.

Is Moorlinch a protected site?

Yes — Moorlinch is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.

How do I get to Moorlinch?

The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA7 9BU.

Museums · South West England

Moorlinch

In or near Catcott.

♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

Moorlinch — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Pit Hill Lane, Moorlinch - geograph.org.uk - 2520391 — Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: Westonzoyland · 7.1 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Moorlinch is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Protected designations

National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Moorlinch is a museum located in South-West England. It showcases local history and culture, providing insight into the region's heritage. The museum features a range of exhibits and collections relevant to the area.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Background

History

The village was known as Mirieling in 971 and the name is believed to come from the Saxon myrge and hlinc meaning pleasant hill. The parish of Moorlinch was part of the Whitley Hundred. Moorlinch formed part of the Polden Estate held by Glastonbury Abbey from Saxon times until the dissolution of the monasteries in 1539. Then is descended with Shapwick manor to the Rolle family.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 51.1270, -2.8600
District: Somerset
Parish: Moorlinch
Postcode: TA7 9BU
Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
Nearest railway station: Westonzoyland — 7.1 km

Sources

wikipedia: Moorlinch (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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