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Montacute Signpost : A signpost at Montacute

South Somerset embraces many exquisite country houses, some in the care of the National Trust. With the remnants of more than forty Roman villas and beautiful mosaics and the ancient hill fort settlements of Cadbury Castle and Ham Hill, the area surrounds you with fascinating sites.

South Somerset has a rich heritage ranging from the growing of flax and hemp to make the ropes and sails for Nelson's navy, to the production of leather gloves.

If your search for family information has brought you to South Somerset then there are also numerous resources available to help track your family back into days gone by.

See below for some insight into the area's fascinating past, where to find these sites of interest and where to go for more information.

Museums

Glove making : once one of South Somerset's main trades
A number of museums around the area explore the history of different locations, looking at industry, society and domestic life through a variety of documents and artefacts.
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Sites of interest

Barrington Court with tulips & wallflowers in front of house : Barrington Court with tulips & wallflowers in front of house
South Somerset is particularly known for its Roman history, but also offers an array of exquisite Elizabethan, Medieval, Tudor and Georgian sites as well as many other houses and gardens from throughout the centuries.
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Family History

Family Tree : Step back in time to find family you never knew you had...
If researching your heritage brings you to South Somerset there are ways we can help you!
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Roman History

Cadbury Castle from the Beacon : view over Castle Cary from the Beacon
South Somerset offers a variety of fascinating history but is particularly known for the Roman era. See below for some insite into the area's intriguing past.
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