Montacute
Montacute is a tiny town as well as civil parish in Somerset, England, 4 miles (6.4 kilometres) west of Yeovil. The village has a population of 831 (2011 census). The name Montacute is thought by some to originate from the Latin "Mons Acutus", describing the conically severe St Michael's Hill controling the town to the west. An alternative sight is that it is called after Drogo de Montagu, whose household originated from Montaigu-les-Bois, in the arrondissement of Coutances. Mortain held Montacute after 1066, Drogo was a close affiliate. The town is constructed nearly entirely of the local hamstone. From the 15th century up until the beginning of the 20th century it formed the heart of the estate of the Phelips family members of Montacute House. The town has a great medieval church, as well as was the site of a Cluniac abbey, the gatehouse of which is currently a private house. At the centre of the village is a large square referred to as the 'District' around which are grouped stunning cottages and a pub, the Phelips Arms; there is a second public house as well as hotel situated in the town, called the King's Arms.