Crewkerne

Crewkerne is a town in Somerset, England where about 6,700 people live. It is in the South Somerset District, near the border with Dorset. 

 History 
The first time it is mentioned in history is 899, when king Alfred the Great left the manor to his son Aethelweard. The name Crewkerne comes from the Saxon words Cruce (cross) and earne (cottage), because of the early church there. There was also a mint where coins were made between 978 and 1035. In 1066, the manor belonged to Edith, mistress of Harold Godwinson. After the Norman Conquest, it belonged directly to William the Conqueror. 

 Notable Sites 
St Bartholomew's Church is located on the high ground west of the town. Its' existence dates back as far as the 9th Century.

Other websites
 Archaeology of Crewkerne  (.pdf file)

Category:Towns in Somerset
Category:Civil parishes in Somerset