Museums · South West England
Alford, Somerset
Alford is a village and parish on the River Alham, in Somerset, England, situated 8 miles (12.9 km) south of Shepton Mallet and two miles west of Castle Cary. The village has a population of 63.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Alford is a village and parish on the River Alham, in Somerset, England, situated 8 miles (12.9 km) south of Shepton Mallet and two miles west of Castle Cary. The village has a population of 63.
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Alford is a village and parish on the River Alham, in Somerset, England, situated 8 miles (12.9 km) south of Shepton Mallet and two miles west of Castle Cary. The village has a population of 63.
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Background
History
The parish was part of the hundred of Catsash. William Rosewell purchased the manor from Sir James FitzJames c. 1563 and it was inherited by subsequent generations: William Rosewell of Forde Abbey (1563–1593); and Sir Henry Rosewell (1593–1656). In 1634 Henry and his wife Mary (Drake) conveyed the manor to Simon Court, who before 1639 sold it to Sir Robert Gorges of Redlynch. Alford House was built in the late 18th century, but remodelled by F. C. Penrose in 1877. A chalybeate spring was at Alford Well Farm. It was visited by Celia Fiennes in 1698; she remarked that "it's a quick purger". It was reported as "disused" in 1848 and as "now neglected" in 1870.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0800, -2.5700
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Alford
- Postcode
- BA7 7PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Official site
- www.somersetintelligence.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Alford, Somerset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alford, Somerset?
- Alford, Somerset is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.0800°, -2.5700°.
- Is Alford, Somerset wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Alford, Somerset. Check ahead for specific facilities.