WATCHET
DOMESDAY BOOK
Dodman(?) also holds WATCHET from William. Alfwold held it before 1066; it paid tax for 1 virgate of land. Land for 1/2 plough. 1 plough there, however, with 1 slave; 1 smallholder. A mill which pays 10s.1 cob. Value 15s; when William aquired it, 5s
THE NAME OF THE PARISH
The name Watchet: is said to mean the lower wood.
ADMINISTRATION
AN ANCIENT PARISH (ST DECUMANS)
SEPERATE CIVIL PARISH 1902
LOCAL GOVERNMENT: WILLITON POOR LAW UNION,
WATCHET URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
PARLIAMENTARY REPRESENTATION: BRIDGWATER
1918-*
RURAL DEANERIES: DUNSTER UNTIL 1872, WIVELISCOMBE 1872-1951, DUNSTER 1951-1973, QUANTOCK 1973-*
THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST.DECUMAN
The church dates from the 13th century and following alterations that continued into the 15th century it has developed into the present day building. A side chapel contains several monuments to members of the Wyndham family. The pulpit is of the 17th century and there is an attractive screen across the south aisle. A fine organ was presented to the church in1923 by the late W.Wyndham.
Watchet
Local Watchet Civil Parish Administration
Contact –
Contact Details can be found at West Somerset Council.