North, a town of the county of Somerset, in the hundred of the same name, 137 miles from London and three from Bridgewater. It consists of one long street, tolerably built; but the parish is very extensive, comprehending seventeen villages. The population amounted in 1801 to 2346, in 1811 to 2615, in 1821 to 3091, and in 1831 to 3566.

South, a market-town of the county of Somerset, in the hundred of the same name, 137 miles from London. It is situated on the river Parret, which is navigable for barges nearly to the town. There is a small market on Thursday; and there are manufactories of linen. The population amounted in 1801 to 1674, in 1811 to 1867, in 1821 to 2090, and in 1831 to 2294.