SAMPFORD (Brett)
DOMESDAY BOOK
William holds Sampford (Brett) from the Earl. Before 1066 it paid tax for 2 hides. Land for 5 ploughs. In lordship 1 plough & 1 hide & 3 furlongs, with 1 slave; 8 villagers with 1 plough & the rest of the land. Meadow, 9 acres; woodland, 50 acres; a mill. 3 cattle; 4 pigs; 100 sheep. The value was and is £3.
THE NAME OF THE PARISH
The name Sampford (Brett) : is said to mean sandy stream
ADMINISTRATION
AN ANCIENT PARISH
LOCAL GOVERNMENT: WILLITON POOR LAW UNION,
RURAL SANITERY DISTRICT, RURAL DISTRICT AND WEST SOMERSET DISTRICT COUNCIL CIVIL BOUNDARY CHANGE 1883, 1885.
PARLIAMENTARY REPRESENTATION: BRIDGWATER DIVISION 1918-*
RURAL DEANERIES: DUNSTER UNTIL 1872, WIVELISCOMBE 1872-1951, DUNSTER 1951-1073 QUANTOCK 1973-*
ECCLESIASTICAL BOUNDARY CHANGE 1954, 1967.
THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. GEORGE
The church is thought to date from the early 14th century with the tower added later in the same century. Alterations have been made over the years and the extensive restoration work carried out in the 1800s had the effect of altering the appearance of the church. Carved bench ends are of particular interest and include a depiction of Florence Wyndham and her twins born after her return to life.
Sampford Brett and
Quantock Towers
Bicknoller, Crowcombe, Monksilver, Nettlecombe, Sampford Brett, Stogumber.
Local Sampford Brett Civil Parish Administration
Contact – Contact Details can be found at West Somerset Council.