Trull
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| Trull | |
  Trull shown within Somerset |
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| Population | 1,861[1] |
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| OS grid reference | |
| District | Taunton Deane |
| Shire county | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | TAUNTON |
| Postcode district | TA3 |
| Dialling code | 01823 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| European Parliament | South West England |
| UK Parliament | Taunton |
| List of places: UK • England • Somerset | |
For the chemist, see Andrew Trull.
Trull is an affluent area in Somerset, England, situated in Taunton. The area has a population of 1,861[1].
The name Trull is thought to derive from the word Trendle meaning circle or wheel.[2]
All Saints Church has a tower dating from the 13th century, the rest is 15th Century. It was served by the monks of Taunton Priory until 1308.[2] The east window, dating from the 15th century, depicts the crucifixion with St. John and the Mother of Jesus at the foot of the Cross.[3] The pulpit is believed to date from around 1500. The building has been designated by English Heritage as a grade I listed building.[4]
The average house price in 2006 in Trull is currently £1.2m.
[edit] References
- ^ a b 2002 Population estimates. Somerset County Council. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
- ^ a b The History of Trull. Trull village website. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
- ^ Our Church Heritage. Trull parish church. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
- ^ Church of All Saints. Images of England. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
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