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Kingsbury Episcopi

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Kingsbury Episcopi — village and civil parish in Somerset, United Kingdom.

Kingsbury Episcopi, towns & cities in South West England

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Typical visit
3 h–6 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Kingsbury Episcopi is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,295 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Somerset, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 50.9852°, -2.8088°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Kingsbury Episcopi is a village and civil parish on the River Parrett in Somerset, England, situated 9 miles (14.5 km) north west of Yeovil. The village has a population of 1,307. The parish includes the villages of West Lambrook, East Lambrook and Thorney.

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Background

History

The "Episcopi" part of the village's name means "of the Bishop" in Latin. It refers to the fact that the village belonged to the Bishop of Bath and Wells and not the nearby abbey at Muchelney. The parish was part of the Kingsbury Hundred, Thorney suffered serious flooding during the Winter flooding of 2013–14 on the Somerset Levels.

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Coordinates
50.9852, -2.8088
District
Somerset
Parish
Kingsbury Episcopi
Postcode
TA12 6AT
Parliamentary constituency
Glastonbury and Somerton
Population
1,295

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kingsbury Episcopi?
Kingsbury Episcopi is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA12 6AT), in the parish of Kingsbury Episcopi.
Is Kingsbury Episcopi free to visit?
Yes, Kingsbury Episcopi is free to enter.
How do I get to Kingsbury Episcopi?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TA12 6AT. It sits within the Glastonbury and Somerton parliamentary constituency.