Mere, Wiltshire

Mere is a small town and civil parish in Wiltshire, England. It is on the southwestern tip of Salisbury Plain, close to the borders of Somerset and Dorset.

The town has a population of about 2,807 as of 2021 and includes several hamlets such as Barrow Street, Burton, Charnage, Limpers Hill, Rook Street, and Southbrook. Mere features an old market square, a chiming town clock, and a large 15th-century parish church. Castle Hill, with its steep slope, rises on the northwestern side of the town and offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The town is also on the route of the Monarch’s Way long-distance footpath.

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Category:Towns in Wiltshire
Category:Civil parishes in Wiltshire