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Montacute
Montacute is a tiny town as well as civil parish in Somerset, England, 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Yeovil. The village has a population of 831 (2011 census). The name Montacute is assumed by some to stem from the Latin "Mons Acutus", describing the conically acute St Michael's Hill controling the village to the west. An alternative sight is that it is named after Drogo de Montagu, whose family members originated from Montaigu-les-Bois, in the arrondissement of Coutances. Mortain held Montacute after 1066, Drogo was a close affiliate. The village is developed practically totally of the local hamstone. From the 15th century till the beginning of the 20th century it formed the heart of the estate of the Phelips family members of Montacute House. The town has a great medieval church, and also was the website of a Cluniac priory, the gatehouse of which is now an exclusive home. At the centre of the town is a huge square referred to as the 'District' around which are organized stunning homes and also a club, the Phelips Arms; there is a 2nd pub and also resort positioned in the village, called the King's Arms.