an ancient town in Somersetshire, from whence the county derives its name. It is 123 miles from London; it has five streets, containing 251 houses, which are mostly built of the blue stone from the quarries in the neighbourhood. It is governed by constables, and has a hall for petty sessions. The mar- ket for corn is considerable, and it has several fairs for cattle. The church has, what is not very frequent, an octagonal tower with six bells. N. Lat. 51. 4. W. Long.

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