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Great Bow Bridge, Langport: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Great_Bow_Bridge.jpgAuthor: Martin Bodman
Langport is a small town in South Somerset, England. It has a population of just around a thousand people (2012 estimate).
The area around Langport has been inhabited since the Roman period. The Romans had a few villas built here. Langport itself dates back to the Anglo-Saxon period. It began as two separate settlements, one on the hill and another by the river. The settlement was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086.
Langport is on the east bank of the River Parrett, where it joins the River Yeo. From here, the river flows into the Somerset Levels, past Bridgwater and into the Bristol Channel.
The Hanging Chapel, Langport: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hanging_chapel_Langport.jpgAuthor: Pam Goodey
Visiting Langport
From London, take the M4 motorway to Junction 20, then continue west on the M5 motorway to Junction 23. Take the A39 then the A38 to reach Bridgwater. From there, head east on the A372 road to reach Langport.Places of Interest in Langport
- All Saints' Church: Perpendicular church dating to the 12th century. It was rebuilt in the late 15th century and is today a Grade I listed heritage building.
- Great Bow Bridge: Historic bridge completed in 1841 to replace an older bridge.
- The Hanging Chapel: Formally known as the Chantry Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary, this Grade I listed building got its name from being on top of an archway. It served as chapel of tradesmen in the 16th century and as a masonic hall in 1891.
- Wet Moor: A biological Site of Special Scientific Interest covering 491 hectares.
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