Local History
Here you will find information about local historical events, landmarks and organisations
Joe Philips Memorial Seat
Sedgemoor DC press release
New seat at Ashton Windmill site in memory of Joe Phillips, wartime evacuee to Chapel Allerton.
A new seat has been donated by an American family to Ashton Windmill at Chapel Allerton, between Weare and Wedmore, in memory of Joe Phillips who was a war time evacuee to Chapel Allerton.
The Allerton Cope
See the Allerton Cope section of this website for details of the cope history and restoration.
Ashton Windmill
The history of our local windmill and other interesting information is available in the Windmill section of this website.
Explore Your Somerset
The Heritage Service, in partnership with the Museums in Somerset group, has recently launched a joint promotional touring exhibition: Explore your Somerset Routes.
The exhibition highlights over 100 of the best heritage locations to visit in Somerset, celebrating some of the most fascinating, quirky, important and breathtaking sights in the county.