Brompton Regis, Somerset

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Formerly known as Kingsbrompton, the village of Brompton Regis is also a civil parish located in the West Somerset district. You can find Brompton Regis about five miles northeast of Dulverton near the River Haddeo. In fact, the village is near a considerable amount of water being located in the Brendon Hills inside the Exmoor National Park and close to Wimbleball Lake. The lake is a water reservoir that was completed in 1979 and supplies the surrounding communities with water.

Today, approximately 450 people live in Brompton Regis. The boundary of the parish is marked by the River Haddeo, including the Bury Bridge which crosses the river and the nearby River Exe which can be crossed by the Chilly Bridge which goes back to medieval times and the Hele Bridge. You can find the smaller village of Withiel Florey inside the parish where the Church of St. Mary Magdalene can be found. It was built sometime in the 12th century and is surrounded by the hamlets of Gupworthy, Hartford, and Bury.

The History of Brompton Regis

Little is known about the village before the arrival of William the Conqueror in 1066. A manor that resided on the property was held by a Gytha Thorkelsdottir and was seized by the Norman king upon his conquest of England. The parish of Withiel Florey which was part of the Taunton Deane Hundred co-existed with Brompton Regis at the time which was part of the Williton and Freemanners Hundred.
However, by the late 12th century, Brompton Regis was given to William de Say who also founded Barlynch Priory located in the western part of the parish. By the 13th century, the property had been passed to the Besil family and they subsequently built the Motte and Bailey castle which is located near the hamlet of Bury.
Over the centuries, the village of Brompton Regis grew steadily thanks to Gupworthy being the terminus of the West Somerset Mineral Railway that ran from the ironstone mines located in the Brendon Hills all the way to the port of Watchet found on the Bristol Channel.

Today, Brompton Regis retains much of the ancient structures that were constructed over the centuries, including the Bury Bridge over the River Haddeo which was a packhorse bridge in medieval times. The village itself reflects a remarkable character that combines the ancient structures with modern conveniences.

If you want to send flowers to Brompton Regis, then Clare Florist is your best choice. Clare Florist offers a wide range of flowers that make for perfect gifts to send on birthdays, anniversaries, or just to make someone happy.  You can choose from different bouquets that will be sent the next day to a friend, family member, or loved one who lives in Brompton Regis. We can supply flowers for special occasions such as Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or just to say thanks. Clare Florist can deliver anywhere in the UK, so call today and let Clare Florist send flowers to someone you care about.

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