Langford Budvilleis a village andcivil parishin Somerset, England, situated near theRiver Tone2 miles (3.2 km) north-west ofWellington,4.5 miles (7.2 km) fromWiveliscombeand 6 miles (9.7 km) west ofTaunton.The parish includes the hamlets of Bindon, Lower Chipley, Lower Wellisford, Ramsey and Runnington. The parish has a population of 535.[1]
| Langford Budville | |
|---|---|
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  Langford Budville Location withinSomerset | |
| Population | 535 (2011)[1] |
| OS grid reference | ST111229 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WELLINGTON |
| Postcode district | TA21 |
| Dialling code | 01823 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
Langford Budville has a few basic facilities; like most villages it has a church (St Peter's), a public house (The Martlet), a school (Langford Budville Church of England Primary[2]), as well as a hotel.[3]
History
editThe parishes of Langford Budville and Runnington were part of theMilvertonHundred,[4]
In the 1830s theGrand Western Canalwas built, which included the construction of Harpford Bridge at Langford Budville.[5]A new warehouse was also built.[6]
Places of interest
editBindon House has 17th-century origins but received a new front in the 19th century. Around 1865 the west wing and entrance porch were added, and around 1880 the Flemish gables and east wing were added. The east wing was demolished in the 1930s. The porch gable end of the south front has squarepilasterswith a crest of the Warre family. The property was purchased by Henry Warre in 1862, having previously been tenanted by relatives ofSpencer Perceval,the Prime Minister murdered in 1812.[7]
Thechurch of St Peterdates from the 15th century and has been designated byEnglish Heritageas a Grade Ilisted building.[8]Until 1863 Langford Budville was a chapelry ofMilverton,and in 1930Runningtonwas united with the benefice. The smallChurch of St Peter and St Paulat Runnington is of a similar age.[9]
The cloth finishing works at Tone Mill is included in theHeritage at Risk Registerproduced byEnglish Heritage.[10]
Nearby is theLangford HeathfieldSite of Special Scientific Interest.
Governance
editTheparish councilhas responsibility for local issues, including setting an annual precept (local rate) to cover the council's operating costs and producing annual accounts for public scrutiny. The parish council evaluates local planning applications and works with the local police, district council officers, andneighbourhood watchgroups on matters of crime, security, and traffic. The parish council's role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, as well as consulting with the district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning. Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also the responsibility of the council.
Forlocal governmentpurposes, since 1 April 2023, the village comes under theunitary authorityofSomerset Council.Prior to this, it was part of thenon-metropolitan districtofSomerset West and Taunton(formed on 1 April 2019) and, before this, the district ofTaunton Deane(established under theLocal Government Act 1972). From 1894-1974, for local government purposes, Langford Budville was part ofWellington Rural District.[11]
It is also part of theTiverton and Mineheadcounty constituencyrepresented in theHouse of Commonsof theParliament of the United Kingdom.It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by thefirst past the postsystem of election.
References
edit- Without Consentby[1]Philip Mantle and Carl Nagatis, (2002). Fortune Books,ISBN1-903782-02-3
- ^ab"Statistics for Wards, LSOAs and Parishes – SUMMARY Profiles"(Excel).Somerset Intelligence.Retrieved4 January2014.
- ^"Langford Budville Church of England Primary School".Langford Budville Church of England Primary School.Retrieved16 December2017.
- ^Bindon House Hotel
- ^"Somerset Hundreds".GENUKI.Retrieved17 October2011.
- ^Historic England."Harpford Bridge over remains of Grand Western Canal, Langford Budville (1060349)".National Heritage List for England.Retrieved6 December2007.
- ^Historic England."Warehouse about 25 metres west of Harpford Bridge, Langford Budville (1176927)".National Heritage List for England.Retrieved6 December2007.
- ^Historic England."Bindon House (1060348)".National Heritage List for England.Retrieved6 December2007.
- ^Historic England."Church of St Peter (1344574)".National Heritage List for England.Retrieved6 December2007.
- ^Historic England."Church of St Peter (1060352)".National Heritage List for England.Retrieved19 August2017.
- ^"South West England"(PDF).Heritage at Risk.English Heritage. p. 190.Retrieved30 June2010.
- ^"Wellington RD".A vision of Britain Through Time.University of Portsmouth.Retrieved5 January2014.
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