South Petherton is a village and civil parish on the River Parrett in the South Somerset district of Somerset, England. It is 5 miles east of Ilminster and 5 miles north west of Crewkerne. It had a population of 3,367 in 2011. The parish includes the hamlets of Yeabridge, Compton Durville, South Harp, and Over Stratton, and is approximately 2 miles from East Lambrook, Martock and Lopen. It is distinctive for the traditional hamstone construction of many of its buildings. In 2005 South Petherton was awarded ‘Somerset Village of the Year’ in a national competition. Historically South Petherton was a market town, but these days is regarded to be a vil...
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