Hinton St. George
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 Church of St George |
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| Hinton St George shown within Somerset | |
| Population | 442 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | ST425125 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HINTON ST. GEORGE |
| Postcode district | TA17 |
| Dialling code | 01460 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
| UK Parliament | |
Hinton St George is a village and parish in Somerset, England, situated 3 miles (4.8 km) outside of Crewkerne, 10 miles (16.1 km) south west of Yeovil in the South Somerset district. The village has a population of 442.
It has a wide main street lined with hamstone cottages, some thatched. The village has a thriving shop. The village does not lie on a major road, and has a few holiday cottages and second homes.
The parish was part of the hundred of Crewkerne.
Much of the development of the village occurred under the lords Poulett extending their large house and estate (Hinton House). By the 1560s the three open arable fields had been enclosed and two large estates of 74 and 68 acres (280,000 m2) created, based on the now disappeared hamlet of Craft. The park contained deer and orchards, with cherry trees
The village cross is an 8 feet 2 inches (2.49 m) high cross with a tapering octagonal shaft on stepped octagonal base. It is a scheduled monument and Grade II* listed building.
The parish council has responsibility for local issues, including setting an annual precept (local rate) to cover the council’s operating costs and producing annual accounts for public scrutiny. The parish council evaluates local planning applications and works with the local police, district council officers, and neighbourhood watch groups on matters of crime, security, and traffic. The parish council's role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, as well as consulting with the district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning. Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also the responsibility of the council.
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