- Wembdon
Infobox UK place
country = England
latitude = 51.1322
longitude = -3.0232
official_name = Wembdon
population =
shire_district =Sedgemoor
shire_county =Somerset
region = South West England
constituency_westminster = Bridgwater
post_town = BRIDGWATER
postcode_district = TA6
Postcode_area = TA
dial_code = 01278
os_grid_reference = ST285375Wembdon is a rural village near
Bridgwater , inSomerset, England .History
Wembdon was listed in the
Domesday Book of 1086 as having "5 villagers and 6 smallholders with four ploughs". The name Wembdon is believed to mean "Huntsman's Hill", referring to Wembdon Hill itself where Saxon* burials have been discovered. Wembdon Hill is also the site of St. Johns Well, which was renowned for its healing powers from the 15th century onwards. St. Georges Church, Wembdon was granted by William Testard, lord of Wembdon Manor, to St John's Hospital,Bridgwater in 1284. The church was badly damaged by fire in March 1868, and as the certificate for fire insurance had expired, had to be rebuilt with significant local aid.*These are in fact believed to be British burials which date to the Saxon period.
Wembdon Today
Wembdon is now home to the aforementioned Anglican church, a small shop (combined with the post office), a pub, a small garage and a fruit juice processing and packaging plant. A Church of England VC
Primary school (Wembdon St. Georges) can also be found in the village. In 2002 a Northern distributor road for Bridgwater was built to the South of the Village to ease traffic congestion in Bridgwater town centre. The road had been part of local town planning since the 1980s, and building proceeded despite some local resistance.Local Events
Wembdon Village Day occurs towards the end of August every year, centred around competitions involving arts and crafts, fruit and vegetables, baking, jam making and wine making and many other events. It takes place on the playing field and nearby Parish centre building. A large car boot sale is also in place on the day and local radio station
Quay West 107.4 conduct a live show from a stage during the event.On the Saturday closest to the 5th of November,
Guy Fawkes Night , a bonfire is set up on the playing field, and a fireworks display is shown during the evening.The local church hosts a Christmas day service in addition to a carol service.
References
*cite book |author=Robin Bush |title=Somerset, The complete guide. |year=1994
*cite book |author=John Morris |title=History From The Sources |publisher=Domesday Book Somerset |year=1980
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