Welcome to Pitcombe
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Pitcombe is a village and civil parish 1 mile (2 km) south-west of Bruton and 5 miles (8 km) from Wincanton in Somerset, England. It has a population of 532. The parish includes the hamlets of Cole and Godminster. The village lies on the River Pitt and other streams that flow into the River Brue. Godminster Lane Quarry and Railway Cutting is a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest important for study of the Inferior Oolite limestones of Middle Jurassic age. The rocks do contain the rich assemblage of fossil ammonites typical of the north Dorset/south Somerset area. It is also important as a reference site for three sub-divisions (zones) of the Inferior Oolite — the laeviscula, discites and concavum Zones.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
909 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
399 (2021) |
Density |
44 people/km2 |
Mean age |
38.3 |
Ward |
Tower |
District |
South Somerset |
Postcodes |
BA10, BA7, BA9 |
ONS ID |
E04008743 |
Council
Contact details for Pitcombe Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
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Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Pitcombe Parish.
Planning
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Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Pitcombe Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Pitcombe Parish.
Local News
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Former Somerset girls' school could be replaced by new housing
Published: 2nd Oct 2023
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Published: 28th Sep 2019