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MuseumsSite Name: Watchet Market House MuseumCountry: England
NOTE: This site is 0.56 km away from the location you searched for.
County: Somerset Type: Museum
Nearest Village: Watchet
Map Ref: ST0710043439
Latitude: 51.182606N Longitude: 3.330526W
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Museum in Somerset
The museum houses many documents and artefacts charting Watchet's history through the ages. The museum also develops studies on more detailed themes for those with a deeper interest in history. There is a regular programme of speakers giving talks on specialist subjects.
Admission to the museum is free, although donations are always welcome. For more information please call the Curator, Roger Wedlake, on 01984 631209.
Opening Times: Easter to 31st October : 10.30am - 4.30pm daily. Otherwise by arrangement.
Website: Watchet Museum.
Also just outside Watchet are the earthwork remains of a fortified Saxon site called Daws Castle.
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