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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › TauntonTaunton - Wikipedia

    Taunton is the largest town in the Somerset shire county and forms part of the larger borough of Taunton Deane, which includes the town of Wellington and surrounding villages. This had an estimated population of 109,883 in 2010. The figures here are for the Taunton Deane area.

  2. www.britannica.com › place › Taunton-EnglandTaunton | Somerset, River Tone & Medieval Town | Britannica

    May 19, 2024 · Taunton, town, Taunton Deane borough (district), administrative and historic county of Somerset, southwestern England. It lies on the River Tone and is the administrative centre for the borough. An Anglo-Saxon king founded it about 710. Its castle was besieged during the English Civil Wars and

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  4. www.britannica.com › place › Taunton-DeaneTaunton Deane | Somerset, UK, History | Britannica

    Taunton Deane, borough (district), administrative and historic county of Somerset, southwestern England. It lies in the Vale of Taunton Deane, which is sheltered by the Quantock, Black Down, and Brendon hills. The town of Taunton is the administrative centre. The Anglo-Saxon king Ine founded.

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  5. www.greatbritishlife.co.uk › magazines › somersetTen things Taunton is famous for | Great British Life

    Today the people of Taunton have their eyes fixed on the future and plans for the major regeneration of areas such as the Cultural Quarter and retail centre. Somerset Life visits this vibrant town to bring you a list of just 10 of the things Taunton is famous for. The Museum of Somerset

  6. www.somersetlive.co.uk › news › somerset-news7 reasons why Taunton is the best place in the country to live

    Feb 21, 2021 · Ross Millen Reporter for Bristol Live. Shoppers browsing Taunton town centre on the hunt for a bargain (Image: Somerset Live) Taunton, like many towns, boasts many great features which signify...

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  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Taunton_DeaneTaunton Deane - Wikipedia

    The district was formed on 1 April 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, by a merger of the Municipal Borough of Taunton, Wellington Urban District, Taunton Rural District, and Wellington Rural District. Taunton Deane was granted borough status in 1975, perpetuating the mayoralty of Taunton.

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  9. www.visionofbritain.org.uk › place › 508History of Taunton, in Taunton Deane and Somerset | Map and ...

    Taunton is a very ancient place, and was a favourite residence of the West Saxon kings. It returns 1 member to Parliament; it returned 2 members from the time of Edward I. until 1885. Taunton through time