Archaeological evidence uncovered in 2019 indicates the existence of a Celtic settlement which pre-dates any written records of the area. The grave goods found suggest the local … 展开

Somerton is an electoral division electing two councillors to Somerset Council. The electoral division is larger than the town, including several neighbouring parishes.
The town also has a 展开

The Somerton parish had a population of 5,500 as of 2021. In the 1801 census the population of the town was 1,145 and the first half of the 19th century saw strong growth (reflecting that … 展开

The main square, Market Place, with its market cross is today an attractive location for visitors. Market crosses have stood in the square since before … 展开

Somerton is situated on a plateau, above and to the south of the deep valley of the River Cary. The river flows west and then north through the … 展开

A weekly market has been held in Somerton for much of its history. The cloth industry dominated the town's market from the 17th century until the 20th century, when agriculture took over … 展开

Somerton Court was originally known as "Somerton Erleigh". The house has had various owners including Edward IV's brother, the Duke of Clarence, and Henry Percy, 6th Earl of Northumberland, who sold the estate in 1530. It passed through a number of hands until … 展开