Montacute, Somerset

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Montacute is a village in Somerset

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Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Montacute within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.

Montacute in historic gazetteers

Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew

Montacute, par. and vil. with ry. sta., Somerset, 4 miles W. of Yeovil, 1485 ac., pop. 859; P.O.; has quarries of magnesian limestone, an ancient camp, remains of a Cluniac priory, and the site (marked by a tower) of a strong castle; Montacute House, seat, is an imposing structure built in 1580-1601.

Montacute in the Domesday Book

A village in Tintinhull hundred, in the county of Somerset.

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