Pilton, Somerset

Pilton is a village in Somerset, England. It is on the A361 road in Mendip District. The village has a population of 998. It has the hamlets of West Compton, East Compton, Westholme, Beardly Batch, and Cannards Grave. It is the location of the annual Glastonbury Festival.

 Location 
Pilton is  from the sea. It sits on the edge of the Somerset Levels, which used to be a shallow lake before it drained. It is 3 miles (5 km) south west of Shepton Mallet and 6 miles (10 km) east of Glastonbury.

 Government 
Pilton is in the Mendip District. Mendip is responsible for Pilton's local government. Somerset County Council is responsible for local services like schools and libraries.

 Culture 
Pilton is famous because it hosts the Glastonbury Festival. Everyone who lives in the village gets a free ticket.

 References 

 Other websites 

 Pilton Parish Council website
 GENUKI entry for Pilton

Category:Villages in Somerset
Category:Civil parishes in Somerset