PETHERTON, NORTH, a town of England, in the county of Somerset, 7 miles N.E. of Taunton. It has one long street, and a large market-place. The parish church is a fine building, with a lofty tower. There is also a chapel of ease, and an endowed school for 20 boys. The people are for the most part employed in farming and retail trade. Though the market formerly held here is now discontinued, there are still two annual fairs. Pop. (1851) 3845.