Castles · South West England
Nether Stowey
Nether Stowey is a large village in Somerset, South West England. It sits in the foothills of the Quantock Hills (England's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), just below Over Stowey. The paris
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Nether Stowey is a large village in Somerset, South West England. It sits in the foothills of the Quantock Hills (England's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), just below Over Stowey. The parish of Nether Stowey covers approximately 4 km2, with a population of 1,482 (2021 census).
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Nether Stowey is a large village in Somerset, South West England. It sits in the foothills of the Quantock Hills (England's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), just below Over Stowey. The parish of Nether Stowey covers approximately 4 km2, with a population of 1,482 (2021 census).
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Background
History
The Iron Age fort of Dowsborough lies about one and a half miles west of the village. In the Domesday Book of 1086 it was recorded as Stawei, the name coming from the Old English stan weg, or paved road. The parish of Nether Stowey was part of the Williton and Freemanners Hundred. Nether Stowey may have been a borough as early as 1157 or 1158 but by 1225 it is officially recorded as such. The economy of the medieval town was based on textiles and pottery, and it had both a weekly market and a yearly fair after 1304. During the "Bloody Assizes" in the autumn of 1685, in the aftermath of Duke of Monmouth's Rebellion, men from Nether Stowey who were caught up in the rebellion are said to have…
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- Coordinates
- 51.1520, -3.1540
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Nether Stowey
- Postcode
- TA5 1DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Nether Stowey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nether Stowey?
- Nether Stowey is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA5 1DP), in the parish of Nether Stowey.
- Does Nether Stowey charge admission?
- Nether Stowey typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Nether Stowey?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA5 1DP. It sits within the Bridgwater parliamentary constituency.