Ashill, Somerset

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Ashill
Ashill, Somerset (Somerset)
Ashill, Somerset

Ashill shown within Somerset
Population 530[1]
OS grid reference ST3217
District South Somerset
Shire county Somerset
Region South West
Constituent country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Postcode district TA19
Dialling code 01460
Police Avon and Somerset
Fire Devon and Somerset
Ambulance South Western
European Parliament South West England
UK Parliament Yeovil
List of places: UK • England • Somerset

Coordinates: 50°56′N 2°58′W / 50.94, -2.96

Ashill is a small village in Somerset, England, situated seven miles south of Taunton, and three miles north west of Ilminster in the South Somerset district. The village has a population of 530.[1]

It has a small junior school, a village pub named 'The Ashill Inn', a village hall and a playing field.

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[edit] History

Ashill is mentioned in the Domesday book for its extensive woodland. The manor passed from the de Vaux family to Sir Thomas Moulton by 1317, and then through the Stretche and Beauchamp families to the Spekes who built "jordans" as their mansion, which was demolished in 1960s,[2] although the grotto/summer house, dating from 1828 in the grounds survives.[3]

[edit] Church

The church is named The Church of the Virgin Mary and dates from the 12th or 13th century, with various later alterations. It has been designated by English Heritage as a grade II* listed building.[4] The old rectory has some 16th century fragments but was largely rebuilt around 1800.[5]

[edit] Places of interest

  • The 16th century "Rowlands" is the home of the Speke family.[6]
  • Rowland's Mill is a Hamstone watermill dating from the 17th century.[7]
  • 18th century cider house.[8]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b 2002 population estimates. Somerset County Council. Retrieved on 2007-10-19.
  2. ^ Bush, Robin (1994). Somerset: The complete guide. Wimbourne: Dovecote press. ISBN 187433627X. 
  3. ^ Grotto at Jordans. Images of England. Retrieved on 2007-10-19.
  4. ^ Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Images of England. Retrieved on 2007-10-19.
  5. ^ The Old Rectory. Images of England. Retrieved on 2007-10-19.
  6. ^ Rowland's Farm House, and attached outbuildings around courtyard on north side, including well. Images of England. Retrieved on 2007-10-19.
  7. ^ Rowland's Mill. Images of England. Retrieved on 2007-10-19.
  8. ^ Cider House. Images of England. Retrieved on 2007-10-19.