Bridgwaterwas arural districtinSomerset,England, from 1894 to 1974.
| Bridgwater Rural District | |
|---|---|
| Population | |
| • 1911 | 18,202 |
| • 1961 | 21,980 |
| History | |
| • Created | 1894 |
| • Abolished | 1974 |
| Status | Rural district |
It was created in 1894 under theLocal Government Act 1894.
In 1974 it was abolished under theLocal Government Act 1972becoming part ofSedgemoor.
It contained thecivil parishesofAisholt,Ashcott,Bawdrip,Bridgwater Without,Broomfield,Cannington,Catcott,Charlynch,Chedzoy,Chilton Common,Chilton Polden,Chilton Trinity,Cossington,Durleigh,East Huntspill,Eddington,Enmore,Fiddington,Goathurst,Greinton,Huntspill,Lyng,Middlezoy,Moorlinch,Nether Stowey,North Petherton,Othery,Otterhampton,Over Stowey,Pawlett,Puriton,Shapwick,Spaxton,St Michaelchurch,Stawell,Stockland Bristol,Sutton Mallet,Thurloxton,Wembdon,West Huntspill,WestonzoylandandWoolavington.