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    YeovilTown in Somerset, England, UK
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    Population49,698 (2021)
    RegionSouth West
    CountryEngland
    OS grid referenceST552164
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    Geography

    Yeovil is in the south of Somerset, close to the border with Dorset, 130 miles (209 km) from London, 40 miles (64 km) south of Bristol and 30 miles (48 km) from Taunton. It lies in the centre of the Yeovil Scarplands, a natural region of … See more

    History

    Archaeological surveys have yielded Palaeolithic burial and settlement sites mainly to the south of the modern town, particularly in Hendford, where a Bronze Age golden torc (twisted collar) was found.
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    Governance

    Officially designated as Yeovil Municipal Borough in 1854, the town continued to lend its name to the area with the creation of the local government district of Yeovil on 1 April 1974, with the merging several neighbouri… See more

    Economy

    Leonardo manufactures helicopters in Yeovil, and Honeywell Aerospace, formerly Normalair Garratt, builder of aircraft oxygen systems, is also based there.
    Yeovil's role as a centre of the aircraft and defence ind… See more

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  1. Local Histories
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    A History of Yeovil - Local Histories

    Mar 14, 2021 · Yeovil was founded in the 8th century after the Saxons conquered this part of Somerset. What does the name Yeovil Mean? It is believed to be a corruption of the Celtic word Gifl, meaning forked river.

     
  2. Visit Somerset
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    Visit Somerset | Towns and Villages | Whats in Yeovil to do, …

  3. Wikipedia
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    Yeovil, Somerset - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

  4. yeoviltown.com
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    The history of Yeovil - Yeovil Town

  6. wikivoyage.org
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    Yeovil – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

  7. Yeovil's Virtual Museum
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    Yeovil's Virtual Museum, the A-to-Z of Yeovil's History

    Welcome to Yeovil's Virtual Museum. This is a work in progress - unfunded, free to use, with no ads - and updated almost daily, to record much of the history of Yeovil, Somerset, England.

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  8. People also ask
    What is Yeovil known for?
    They are called Yeovil Junction and Yeovil Pen Mill. The town has many villages near by. These are West Coker, East Chinnock, East Coker, Stoford, Evershot, Halstock and Yetminster. Yeovil is where Yeovil Town Council is based for the district of South Somerset. The town's main employers are GKN Westlands Helicopters.

    Yeovil, Somerset - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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    Why is Yeovil called Givele?
    Mentioned in Domesday Book (1086) as Givele possibly meaning 'The river noble' from the Old English ea and aerel. The place-name is derived from the river name. Yeovil - the major town of South Somerset - boasts a fascinating history, the best shopping centre in a very wide area and enough attractions to fill several days of a holiday.

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    Does Yeovil have a football team?
    The town's football team, Yeovil Town F.C., plays in green and white livery at Huish Park, and currently competes in the National League.

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    Is Yeovil a good place to live?
    Yeovil is one of these towns which is much bigger than it appears. You can ramble for what seems like miles through the historic centre, built around the noble C14 church of St John the Baptist, passing many fine old buildings, and not passing up many shopping opportunities.

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    Did Yeovil have a market?
    Yeovil or Givle, as it was then known, had a weekly market. In those days there were very few shops so if you wished to buy or sell anything you had to go to a market. From the early 15th century there were also 2 annual fairs in Yeovil. In the Middle Ages fairs were like markets but were held only once a year for a few days.

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    Does Yeovil have a railway station?
    These days Yeovil only has two railway stations, a comedown from its original four, but it’s on the A37 and A30, a stone’s throw from the A303. Yeovil Tourist Information Centre can help you with travel to the area, places to stay and eat, events and attractions - and lots more great ideas for the whole family.

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    Yeovil - Encyclopedia.com

  10. Great British Life
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    An Insider's Guide to Yeovil - Great British Life

  11. Wikipedia
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    Yeovil Without - Wikipedia

  12. Wikipedia
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    Category:Yeovil - Wikipedia

  13. Britannica
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    Yeovil | England, United Kingdom | Britannica

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    Yeovil - Wikipedia

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    Yeovilton - Wikipedia

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    Category:Yeovil - Wikimedia Commons

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    Yeovil – Wikipedia

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    Yeovil - Wikipedia

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    Yeovil College - Wikipedia

  20. Bristol Rovers
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    Kofi Shaw pens new deal and joins Yeovil Town on loan

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    Yeovil Town F.C. - Wikipedia

  22. Bristol Live
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  23. Wikipedia
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    Church of St John the Baptist, Yeovil - Wikipedia