Loxton, North Somerset

Loxton, North Somerset

infobox UK place
country = England
official_name= Loxton
latitude= 51.2951
longitude= -2.8957
population =
unitary_england= North Somerset
lieutenancy_england=Somerset
region= South West England

constituency_westminster= Weston-super-Mare
post_town= Weston-super-Mare
postcode_district = BS26 2
postcode_area= BS
dial_code= 01934
os_grid_reference= ST375555

Loxton is a village and civil parish close to the M5 motorway in North Somerset, England. The parish includes the village of Christon.

History

Loxton is mentioned in the Domesday book as Lochestone. [cite web |url=http://www.mendiphillsaonb.org.uk/publications/up_081015_autumn07_lo.pdf |title=Autumn newsletter 2007 |accessdate=2007-09-25 |format=PDF |work=Mendip Hills AONB ]

The village has been populated since Norman times. Old mine-workings on the hills, indicate that at one time mining was abundant, probably for calamine, lead, copper and more recently yellow ochre.

The Parish Church of St Andrew dates from the 11th century and is a grade II* listed building. [cite web | title=Parish Church of St Andrew | work=Images of England | url=http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/search/details.aspx?id=33395 | accessdate=2006-11-25]

"The Loxton Murder"

In 1954 the village came to national attention when Miss Noreen O'Connor, a nurse, killed Friederika Alwine Maria Buls by "plucking out" her eyes. She was tried for murder and found guilty but insane [ [http://www.loxtonsomerset.org.uk/xtracts/lhstlm01.html The Loxton Murder - page1 ] ] .

Geography

The Mendip Way long-distance path passes through the village.

References

External links

* [http://www.loxtonsomerset.org.uk/ Loxton village web site]
* [http://www.somerset3d.co.uk/logos%20&%20pictures/town%20&%20village%20pages/loxton.htm Photos of Loxton in 3d (Anaglyphs)]


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