Somerton, Suffolk facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Somerton |
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 St Margaret's Somerton |
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 Somerton
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| Population | 212 (2011) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Bury St Edmunds |
| Postcode district | IP29 |
| Police | Suffolk |
| Fire | Suffolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
Somerton is a small, quiet place in eastern England. It is located in the Suffolk county, within the Babergh area. Somerton is known as a civil parish, which is a local government area.
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Exploring Somerton
Somerton is actually made up of two smaller villages. These are Upper Somerton and Somerton. Together, they had about 212 people living there in 2011.
Upper Somerton and Somerton
Upper Somerton is home to about 50 people. It sits at the top of a valley. Here you will find St. Margaret's Church, a phone box, and a post box.
Somerton is the smaller part, with about 20 people. It is located at the bottom of the same valley. This part of the village has only a post box.
Life in the Villages
Both parts of Somerton have many rural houses and farms. There are also some council houses. The villages are surrounded by beautiful countryside.
The closest villages to Somerton are Hartest, Brockley, and Hawkedon.
The Great Stone Story!
Long ago, there was a friendly rivalry between the people of Hartest and Somerton. A very large stone was found in Somerton. But the people of Hartest managed to take it! They rolled the giant stone down the valley. Today, you can still see this stone sitting on the village green in Hartest. It's a fun piece of local history!
Nearby Towns
If you need to visit a bigger town, the closest ones are Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury. These towns offer more shops and services.
Famous People from Somerton
Even though Somerton is small, some notable artists have lived here:
- Elsie Few (1909-1980) was an artist.
- Claude Rogers (1907-1979) was a painter and art teacher. He helped start the Euston Road School of art. He was also the President of the London Group of British artists.
