Somerton /ˈsʌmərtən/ is a small town and civil parish in the English county of Somerset. It gave its name to the county, and was briefly, around the start of the 14th century, the county town, and around 900 AD was possibly the capital of Wessex. It has held a weekly market since the Middle Ages, and the main square with its market cross is today an attractive location for visitors. Situated on the River Cary, approximately 8.8 miles (14.2 km) north-west of Yeovil, Somerton has its own town council serving a population of 4,697 as of 2011. The civil parish includes the hamlets of Etsome and Hurcot.
Population: 4,225
Latitude: 51° 57' 15.16" N
Longitude: -1° 16' 34.07" W
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