Westbury-sub-Mendip
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Westbury-sub-Mendip is a village with a population of about 800, situated on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills four miles from Wells and Cheddar.
The parish boundary is formed by the River Axe
The Village has a number of amenities including a Primary School, Parish Church, Post Office and Pub.
Social events include the annual Club Day on Spring Bank Holiday Monday. This involves a parade through the village led by a brass band. The event is organised by The Westbury Friendly Society which is one of the five surviving Friendly Societies in Somerset.
The church of St Lawrence at Westbury was given to the Augustinian canons of Bruton Priory by Robert, Bishop of Bath , in the 12th century. It is a grade II* listed building.[1]
Westbury-sub-Mendip won the title of Somerset Village of the Year 2006.
References
- ^ "St Lawrence church". Images of England. Retrieved 2006-05-09.