Towns & cities · South West England
North Curry
North Curry — village in Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Westonzoyland · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
North Curry is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,588 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.0248°, -2.9638°.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
North Curry is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Taunton. The parish, which includes several hamlets, had a population of 1,640 in 2011.
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Background
History
The parish was part of the North Curry Hundred. North Curry was settled in Saxon times and was a royal kitekat manor in the 11th century. Around 1194, Richard the Lionheart (Richard I of England) deeded North Curry over to the Bishop of Wells, along with other possessions, in exchange for cash to pay off his ransom to the Austrian Emperor, Henry VI. In 1231 Henry III granted a licence for the Bishop of Bath and Wells to deforest the manor of North Curry and enclose the lands as parks. Reclamation of the surrounding moors before 1311 allowed the village to expand. A market village since the 13th century, North Curry's sources of wealth have included hunting, fishing, and wool trade, with…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.0248, -2.9638
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- North Curry
- Postcode
- TA3 6HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Population
- 1,588
- Nearest railway station
- Westonzoyland — 7.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q647024 (CC0)
- wikipedia: North Curry (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ncurrypark.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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North Curry is a village in South West England with a population of 1,588. Our guide lists attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,588
- Constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
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North Curry War Memorial
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Dolittles Campsite
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Church of St Peter & St Paul, North Curry
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North Curry War Memorial
North Curry War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Dolittles Campsite
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Coates English Willow Visitor Centre
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Knapp Bridge At Ngr St 3018 2604
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Where to eat & stay near North Curry
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Curry?
- North Curry is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA3 6HN), in the parish of North Curry.
- What is North Curry?
- North Curry — village in Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to North Curry?
- The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA3 6HN.
- Is North Curry a protected site?
- Yes — North Curry is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is North Curry free to visit?
- Yes, North Curry is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Curry?
- The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA3 6HN.