DUNSTER
DOMESDAY BOOK
He (William of Mohun) holds DUNSTER himself ; his castle is there. Aelfric held it before 1066; it paid tax for 1/2 hide. Land for 1 plough. 2 mills which pay 10s.15 smallholders. Meadow 5 acres; pasture, 30 acres. Value formerly 5s; now 15s.
The name Dunster: is said to mean Dunn’s hill.
ADMINISTRATION
AN ANCIENT PARISH
LOCAL GOVERNMENT: WILLITON POOR LAW UNION,
RURAL SANITARY DISTRICT, RURAL DISTRICT AND WEST SOMERSET DISTRICT COUNCIL
CIVIL BOUNDARY CHANGE1884, 1916.
PARLIAMENTARY REPRESENTATION: BRIDGWATER DIVISION 1918-*
RURAL DEANERIES: DUNSTER UNTIL 1973,
EXMOOR 1973-*
ECCL. BOUNDARY CHANGE 1852, 1953,1954.
THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. GEORGE
It is thought that the church dates from the 12th century, and was rebuilt during the 15th century. The 54ft. long, great Screen which divides the church was constructed in 1499 following a dispute between Monks and Parishioners. Large scale restoration work was carried out in 1875 and further restoration took place in 1966. The tower some 100 feet high houses 8 bells which were recast and rehung in1968. The tower clock dates from1876 and there is a seperate carillon which plays different tunes at set intervals each day.
Dunster, Carhampton and Withycombe with Rodhuish
Local Dunster Civil Parish Administration
Contact –
Contact Details can be found at West Somerset Council.