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   Taunton (/ ˈ t ɔː n t ən /) is the county town of Somerset, England. It is a market town and has a minster church . Its population in 2011 was 64,621. [2]

   • Population: 60,479 (2011 census)
   • Country: England

   • Ceremonial county: Somerset
   • Region: South West

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   Taunton is a bustling, forward-looking town with excellent amenities, a good selection of independent and high street shops, distinctive restaurants, cafes and attractions, and a wealth of history, all whilst being surrounded by picturesque countryside.

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   Things to Do in Taunton, England: See Tripadvisor's 63,952 traveler reviews and photos of Taunton tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Taunton. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   What county is Taunton in?

   • Taunton ( / ˈtɔːntən /) is the county town of Somerset, England. It is a market town and has a minster church. Its population in 2011 was 64,621.

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   Why is Taunton a borough?

   • Taunton, town, Taunton Deane borough (district), administrative and historic county of Somerset, southwestern England. It lies on the River Tone and is the administrative centre for the borough. An Anglo-Saxon king founded it about 710. Its castle was besieged during the English Civil Wars and subsequently dismantled.

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   How did Taunton get its name?

   • Sir Benjamin Hammet restored the medieval castle and the Taunton Museum opened in the castle in 1778 (in 1958 it was renamed the Somerset County Museum). The arrival of the railway in 1842 enhanced Taunton's position as a busy market town. Taunton was named as the county town of Somerset in 1935 over Weston-super-Mare.

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   What is Taunton known for?

   • It is a market town and has a minster church. Its population in 2011 was 64,621. Its thousand-year history includes a 10th-century monastic foundation, Taunton Castle, which later became a priory. [clarification needed] The Normans built a castle owned by the Bishops of Winchester.

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6. www.britannica.com › place › Taunton-EnglandTaunton | Somerset, River Tone & Medieval Town | Britannica

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   Taunton, town, Taunton Deane borough (district), administrative and historic county of Somerset, southwestern England. It lies on the River Tone and is the administrative centre for the borough.

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   Things to Do in Taunton, England: See Tripadvisor's 63,946 traveller reviews and photos of Taunton tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Taunton. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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8. www.britainexpress.com › somerset › azTaunton, Somerset | History, Beautiful Photos, & Visiting ...

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   Britain Express photographer David Ross explores the historic Somerset town of Taunton, with a town history, beautiful photos, what to see, and accommodation guide.

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   Explore... the wider area. Beautiful countryside, unspoilt villages and characterful market towns feature as you set out to explore this fascinating area. Discover more. The Quantock Hills. BMX Show, Vivary Park. What's On.