South Petherton
South Petherton is a huge village/ small country town and civil parish on the River Parrett in the South Somerset district of Somerset, England. It is 5 miles (8 km) eastern of Ilminster and also 5 miles (8 km) north west of Crewkerne. It had a population of 3,367 in 2011 yet in 2019 it's almost 4,500 The church includes the town of Over Stratton as well as the communities of Lower Stratton, Yeabridge and also Compton Durville, and also is about 2 miles (3 kilometres) from East Lambrook, Martock and Lopen. It is unique for the typical hamstone construction of many of its structures. In 2005 South Petherton was awarded 'Somerset Village of the Year' in a nationwide competitors. Historically South Petherton was a market community, but these days is concerned to be a village with many of its ancient features having actually finished by around 1870. Farming has actually generally been an important local sector, although South Petherton has additionally been a centre for handwear cover making, cider manufacturing and various other cottage sectors at various points in its background. Towel manufacture, proceeded into the late 18th as well as 19th century although this was greatly changed by sailcloth and afterwards natural leather working. The significance of this market can be seen by the variety of mills which continue to be consisting of; the former flax mill or granary in Hayes End, Joylers Mill, Shutlers Mill, and also the former flax mill immediately north of Flaxdrayton Farmhouse.
