Merriott is a village and also civil parish in Somerset, England, near the town of Crewkerne and 7 miles (11.3 km) west of Yeovil in the South Somerset area. The town has a population of 1,979. On Church Street, there is a well-preserved tithe barn, which is used by neighborhood organisations consisting of the playgroup, badminton club as well as a Morris dance side (Dr Turberville's Morris). The village is home to Merriott Rovers F.C. who play in the Perry Street and also District League, extending Somerset, Dorset and also Devon. Likewise located in Merriott is a Co-op as well as all-purpose grocery store. It has two pubs: the 17th century King's Head as well as the 19th century Swan. The church border includes the River Parrett which is crossed by the Bow Bridge. Beside it is Bow Mill House, with its attached watermill which dates from the 17th century. Tail Mill was made use of for sail towel manufacture.