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Early Modern (1485-1750)

1485-1750

Dunster Castle on its hilltop site forms a dramatic eyecatcher from the road to Minehead or the West Somerset Railway.

Period: 
Early Modern (1485-1750)

Until the 19th century Dunster was more important as a retail centre than Minehead. Dunster mercers were recorded from the 15th to 19th centuries a

In 1597, shortly after Sir Edward Penruddocke completed his purchase of the manor of Compton Chamberlayne, he commissioned this survey of the entir

Compton House is an extensive house that stands at the heart of Compton Park in the village of Compton Chamberlayne.

The nonconformist chapel at Horningsham.

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