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West Lydford

Village in Somerset, England

Village in Somerset, England

FieldValue
official_nameWest Lydford
civil_parishLydford-on-Fosse
countryEngland
regionSouth West England
coordinates
unitary_englandSomerset Council
lieutenancy_englandSomerset
hide_servicesYes
static_imageWEST LYDFORD, Somerset - geograph.org.uk - 66490.jpg
static_image_captionThe bridge over the River Brue and St Peter's Church

West Lydford is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Lydford-on-Fosse in Somerset, England. The village is spread along a stretch of road called the High Street. At the north end of the village is a distinct group of houses known as Fair Place, on the site of a medieval fair.

In 1931 the parish had a population of 263. On 1 April 1933 the parish was abolished and merged with East Lydford to form "Lydford".

There are two old weirs in the area of the village, the larger, downstream, of which was refurbished in 2012 and provides a pool which is used for Open water swimming. The upstream weir was earlier lowered from its original height to prevent flooding on the A37, where the road crosses the River Brue.

The village is the site for the Lydford on Fosse parish hall, which is situated adjacent to the Church.

The current road bridge taking the High Street over the River Brue was built in the 17th century.

References

References

  1. "West Lydford fair". Victoria County History.
  2. "Population statistics West Lydford CP/AP through time". [[A Vision of Britain through Time]].
  3. "Relationships and changes West Lydford CP/AP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time.
  4. "Lydford Wier website".
  5. "Wild Swimming website".
  6. "Lydford Hall website".
  7. "Roadbridge over River Brue at NGR ST 5651 3185". English Heritage.
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