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some functions normally administered by district or county councils have, since 1997, fallen under the Exmoor National Park Authority, which is known as a ‘single purpose’ authority, which aims to "conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the National Parks" and
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groups on matters of crime, security, and traffic. The parish council's role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, as well as consulting with the district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public
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has responsibility for local issues, including setting an annual precept (local rate) to cover the council’s operating costs and producing annual accounts for public scrutiny. The parish council evaluates local planning applications and works with the local police, district council officers, and
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was merged with Withypool, on 1 June 1992 the merged parish was renamed "Withypool & Hawkridge". In 1931 the parish of Withypool (prior to the merge) had a population of 222.
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transport, and street cleaning. Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also the responsibility of the council.
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had a studio in the loft. In the 1930s, the inn was owned by Gwladys and Maxwell Knight, a spy-ring leader and radio broadcaster upon whom
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as being tended by three foresters: Dodo, Almer and Godric. The parishes of Hawkridge and Withypool were part of the
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The village's Royal Oak Inn has seen its share of history since its construction in the late 17th century.
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2 miles upstream of the village, the River Barle passes under a late medieval five-arch stone
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is responsible for running the largest and most expensive local services such as
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To the southwest of the village lie Withypool Common and Withypool Hill.
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in 1887, and restored extensively and rebuilt again in 1902.
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can still be seen on top of Withypool Hill. The Brightworthy
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was in charge of the village in his duties as forester of
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The area around Withypool has been inhabited since the
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before that. The district council was responsible for
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Stone bridge with six arches over water.
Bridge
River Barle
Withypool is located in Somerset
Somerset
OS grid reference
SS845355
Civil parish
Withypool and Hawkridge
Unitary authority
Somerset
Shire county
Somerset
Region
South West
Country
England
Sovereign state
Post town
Postcode district
TA24
Police
Avon and Somerset
Fire
Devon and Somerset
Ambulance
South Western
UK Parliament
Tiverton and Minehead
UK

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