Merriott

Also known as Merriott, Somerset

Merriott is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, near the town of Crewkerne and west of Yeovil in the South Somerset district. The village has a population of 1,979.

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Place details

Locality: Merriott
Region: England
Country: United Kingdom
Population: 1,979
Timezone: Europe/London

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Key facts

UK place.static_image_name: All Saints Merriot.jpg
UK place.static_image_alt: Stone building with square tower.
UK place.static_image_caption: All Saints Church, Merriott
UK place.country: England
UK place.official_name: Merriott
UK place.population: 1,979
UK place.population_ref: (2011)
UK place.unitary_england: Somerset
UK place.lieutenancy_england: Somerset
UK place.region: South West England
UK place.constituency_westminster: Yeovil
UK place.post_town: MERRIOTT
UK place.postcode_district: TA16
UK place.postcode_area: TA
UK place.dial_code: 01460
UK place.os_grid_reference: ST445125

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Wikidata facts

Population: 1979
Image: All Saints Merriot.jpg
Dialing code: 01460

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Commons category: Merriott
OS grid reference: ST445125

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Merriott is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, near the town of Crewkerne and west of Yeovil in the South Somerset district. The village has a population of 1,979.

On Church Street, there is a well-preserved tithe barn, which is used by local organisations including the playgroup, badminton club and a Morris dancing side (Dr Turberville's Morris). The village is home to Merriott Rovers F.C. who play in the Perry Street and District League, spanning Somerset, Dorset and Devon. Also situated in Merriott is Budgens an all-purpose food store. It has one pub: the 17th century ''King's Head