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Monmouth Rebellion

The Monmouth Rebellion, also known as The Revolt of the West or The West Country rebellion, was an attempt to overthrow James II, who had become King of England, Scotland and Ireland upon the death of his elder brother Charles II on 6 February 1685. James II was a Roman Catholic, and some Protestants under his rule opposed his kingship. James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, an illegitimate son of Charles II, claimed to be rightful heir to the throne and attempted to displace James II.

Located at 51.116, -2.926 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1685, 1685 in England, English rebellions, Stuart England, Civil conflicts in England, Military history of Somerset, James II of England

Willow Man

Willow Man is a large outdoor sculpture by Serena de la Hey. It is situated in a field next to the northbound carriageway of the M5 motorway, near Bridgwater in Somerset, South West England, near to the Bristol to Exeter railway line and junction 23 of the motorway. It stands 40 feet, with aBad rounding here{{#invoke:Math|precision_format| (5)*1/0.3048 | 1-1 }}-foot (5 m) arm span, and is made of black maul willow withies woven over a 3-tonne steel frame.

Located at 51.1505, -2.9812 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Outdoor sculptures in England, Arts in Somerset, Somerset Levels, 2000 sculptures, Buildings and structures in Somerset, Wooden sculptures, Basket weaving

RAF Weston Zoyland

RAF Weston Zoyland is a former World War II airfield in Somerset, England. The airfield is located approximately 4 miles east-southeast of Bridgwater; about 125 miles west-southwest of London Opened in 1944, it was used by both the Royal Air Force and United States Army Air Forces. During the war it was used primarily as transport airfield. After the war it was used as a reserve RAF Fighter Command airfield until 1958.

Located at 51.1064, -2.90833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Airfields of the IX Troop Carrier Command in the United Kingdom, Military history of Somerset, Royal Air Force stations in Somerset

Bawdrip Halt railway station

Bawdrip Halt was a railway station at Bawdrip on the Bridgwater branch of the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Although the line had opened in 1890, station facilities at Bawdrip were not provided until 7 July 1923, after petitioning by local people. The new halt was surprisingly popular, with 2,185 passengers using it between 7 July and 29 September 1923. It consisted of a single concrete platform 140 feet long; a waiting shelter was provided during 1924.

Located at 51.15, -2.93333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Disused railway stations in Somerset, Former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1923, Railway stations closed in 1952

Bridgwater Canalside Centre

The Bridgwater Canalside Centre was renamed 'The Canalside' in February 2008 and is a facility located near to the village of Huntworth on the outskirts of Bridgwater in Somerset, England. The site was formerly known as the Hinkley Point Sports and Social Club and was owned by British Energy till it was bought by a charity called Brunstad Christian Church - Huntworth. It is currently operated by Somerset Solutions Ltd. The property is less than a mile from Junction 24 of the M5 motorway.

Located at 51.1, -2.98333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Ports and harbours of Somerset, Sedgemoor, Buildings and structures in Somerset

Bridgwater Without

Bridgwater Without is a civil parish in the Sedgemoor district of Somerset, England. It lies to the east and south west of Bridgwater. The parish includes the villages and hamlets of Dunwear, Horsey, Slape Cross and Sydenham. In 2002 the parish had a population of 405.

Located at 51.14, -2.965 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Sedgemoor, Civil parishes in Somerset

Bridgwater Rural District

Bridgwater was a rural district in Somerset, England, from 1894 to 1974. It was created in 1894 under the Local Government Act 1894. In 1974 it was abolished under the Local Government Act 1972 becoming part of Sedgemoor.

Located at 51.14, -2.965 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Districts of England created by the Local Government Act 1894, Districts of England abolished by the Local Government Act 1972, History of Somerset, Local government in Somerset, Rural districts of England