South Somerset District Somerset England United Kingdom
51.004774,-2.682366

Ilchester

Ilchester is a village and civil parish, situated on the River Yeo or Ivel, five miles north of Yeovil, in the English county of Somerset. Originally a Roman town, and later a market town, Ilchester has a rich medieval history and was a notable settlement in the county; around the 12th and 13th centuries it was effectively the county town. It had, however, declined in size and importance by the beginning of the 18th century, and the last markets were held in 1833. In 1889 the historic corporation that had governed the town (the Bailiff and Burgesses) was dissolved.Ilchester is alternatively called Ivelchester (after the River Ivel) and the electoral ward of South Somerset District Council is named Ivelchester.
Known in ancient times as: Lindinis
Periods/Settlements: roman, roman-britain, late-antique

Distance between:

London to Ilchester 116 Miles / 187 Kms
Liverpool to Ilchester 167 Miles / 269 Kms

Postal Code

Population 2017: 2095 inhabitants



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Fleet Air Arm Museum

tourist attraction Nearby

Silchester Roman City Walls and Amphitheatre
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