19 Oct
Surveyor | Structural Inspection
Minehead - TA24
Enquiry from: Tony S
Start Date: Immediate
Require building regs for putting in a steel for removing a supporting internal wall Time scale: Immediate Please call to appoint
Minehead
Minehead is a coastal town and civil parish in the English county of Somerset. It sits on the south edge of the Bristol Channel, about 21 miles (34 km) north-west of the county town of Taunton, 12 miles (19 km) from the border with the county of Devon and in proximity of the Exmoor National Park. According to the 2011 Census, the town has a permanent population of around 11981, meaning that it is the most populous town in the West Somerset local government district. There is indication of human occupation in the area since the Bronze and Iron Ages. There was a modest port at Minehead by 1380, which grew into a main trading centre during the course of the medieval period. Most trade moved to more substantial ports throughout the 20th century, however pleasure steamers did call at the port. A significant boost in construction during the early years of the 20th century led to the wide main shopping avenue and adjacent streets with Edwardian-style architecture. There are a wide array of schools and religious, cultural and sporting facilities including sailing and wind surfing and golf. A popular ancient local custom involves the Hobby Horse, which takes to the streets for 4 days on the eve of the very first of May each year, with accompanying entertainers and competing horses. The town is the starting point of the South West Coast Path National Trail, which is the nation's longest long-distance countryside walking path. The Minehead Railway was opened in 1874 and closed in 1971, but it has actually now been reopened as the West Somerset Railway. For all of your home enhancements, be sure to find respected professionals in Minehead to make certain of quality.
