Towns & cities · South West England
West Monkton
West Monkton — village in Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
West Monkton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,663 people. Address: TA2. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.0510°, -3.0450°.
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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
West Monkton is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated 2 miles (3.2 km) north east of Taunton. The parish includes the hamlets of Monkton Heathfield, Bathpool, and Burlinch and the western parts of Coombe and Walford, and had a population of 2,787 at the 2011 census.
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Background
History
The charter for West Monkton was given to Glastonbury Abbey by the Saxon king Centwine in 682. The monks from the abbey gave the village its name Monkton, and it was called West as being west of the other estates of the abbey. The parish of West Monkton was part of the Whitley Hundred. After the dissolution of the monasteries the manor was granted to William Paulet, Marquess of Winchester, passing in 1616 to the Warres of Hestercombe and in 1872 to Viscount Portman of Orchard Portman. In the 1820s the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal was constructed. The work included the construction of several bridges to carry roads over the canal, one of which is now the A38 road. During the restoration of…
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- Coordinates
- 51.0510, -3.0450
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- West Monkton
- Postcode
- TA2
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Population
- 2,663
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton — 5.1 km
- Official site
- www.westmonkton.net
Sources
- wikidata: Q949458 (CC0)
- wikipedia: West Monkton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: StAugustineWMonkton.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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WW1 Somerset Wood Memorial
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Hestercombe Gardens
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West Monkton is a village in South West England with a population of 2,663. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,663
- Constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Top categories near here
Things to see in West Monkton
25 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in West Monkton →
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Hestercombe Gardens
Hestercombe Gardens — Garden in West Monkton, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Augustine, West Monkton
Church of St Augustine, West Monkton — church in West Monkton, UK.
📷 5Holy wells · South West England
Garden Walls, Paving And Steps On The South Front Of Hestercombe House
Garden Walls, Paving And Steps On The South Front Of Hestercombe House — Grade I listed wall in Cheddon Fitzpaine, Somerset West and Taunton, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Hestercombe House
Hestercombe House — Grade II* listed building in Cheddon Fitzpaine, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 3Theatres · South West England
Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre
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📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Walford House
Walford House — house in West Monkton, Somerset West and Taunton, England, UK.
📷 3Trampoline parks · South West England
TTGA
TTGA — a trampoline park in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Chard Arm Junction
Chard Arm Junction — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Gotton Manor
Gotton Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Charlton Manor
Charlton Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge On A38 Over Canal At Ngr St 2545 2603
Bridge On A38 Over Canal At Ngr St 2545 2603 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over Canal At Ngr St 2727 2551
Bridge Over Canal At Ngr St 2727 2551 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Hyde Bridge
Hyde Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · South West England
Somerset Space Walk - Neptune
Somerset Space Walk - Neptune — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · South West England
Somerset Space Walk - Uranus
Somerset Space Walk - Uranus — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · South West England
WW1 Somerset Wood Memorial
WW1 Somerset Wood Memorial — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Memorial to the Fallen of The Falklands War
Memorial to the Fallen of The Falklands War — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Ladymead Community School
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Pyrland School
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan & Camping Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Somerset Camping & Caravans
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📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Walford House
Walford House — house in West Monkton, Somerset West and Taunton, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Augustine, West Monkton
Church of St Augustine, West Monkton — church in West Monkton, UK.
📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Somerset Camping & Caravans
Somerset Camping & Caravans — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Gotton Manor
Gotton Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · South West England
Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre
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Where to eat & stay near West Monkton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Somerset Camping & Caravans
Somerset Camping & Caravans — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan & Camping Park
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Huntstile organic farm
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
Blorenge House Hotel
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Ashe Farm Camp Site
Ashe Farm Camp Site — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Secret Valley Bell Tents
Secret Valley Bell Tents — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Wheel Tapper Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Tudor Tavern, Taunton
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Winchester Arms Hotel
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📷 7Restaurants · South West England
Cosy Club Taunton
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Monkton?
- West Monkton is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA2), in the parish of West Monkton.
- What is West Monkton?
- West Monkton — village in Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to West Monkton?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA2.
- Is West Monkton a protected site?
- Yes — West Monkton is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is West Monkton free to visit?
- Yes, West Monkton is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Monkton?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA2.