Welcome to Charlton Horethorne
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Charlton Horethorne is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated five miles north-east of Sherborne and five miles south-west of Wincanton in the South Somerset district. The village has a population of 591. The parish also includes Stowell. The village lies on the Monarch's Way long-distance footpath that approximates the escape route taken by King Charles II in 1651 after being defeated in the Battle of Worcester.Charlton Horethorne in the 21st century is a village with successful businesses, a primary school and a village hall that was purchased in 1923 from the Army as a memorial to the fallen in the First World War. Despite its age and the fact that it was previously used as a wooden mess hall, it is used on a frequent and regular basis by a wide range of groups and activities.The village benefits from the presence of The Village Shop and a pub called The Kings Arms that offers food and accommodation.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,339 hectares |
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Population |
594 (2021) |
Density |
44 people/km2 |
Mean age |
50.6 |
Ward |
Blackmoor Vale |
District |
South Somerset |
Postcodes |
DT9 |
ONS ID |
E04008676 |
Council
Contact details for Charlton Horethorne Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Charlton Horethorne Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Charlton Horethorne Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Charlton Horethorne Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Charlton Horethorne Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Charlton Horethorne Parish.
Local News
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Somerset villagers slam plans for 'out-of-character' housing development
Published: 20th Oct 2023
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Barn near Ilminster could be turn into dwellings | Chard & Ilminster News
Published: 18th Feb 2024
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Roundup of Somerset planning applications for this week
Published: 21st Oct 2023