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