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The Cemetery, located on Behind Berry, is administered by STC; who are the Burial Authority.

Located on the Somerton Business Park, Edgar Hall is a large facility, able to cater for conferences, meetings, training events, weddings, parties, discos and much more.

The Buttercross is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade II* Listed Building of Special Architectural and Historic Interest. Access to the Buttercross was improved in 2007 for use as a covered area/bus shelter.

The War Memorial was paid for from public subscription, the money being raised between late 1918 and 1921, the Memorial itself being dedicated on 21st May 1921, and given into the care of the Parish Council in perpetuity.

Located at various places in Somerton, including: Langport Road, Market Place, Somerton Cemetery.

There are several commemorative benches which are located throughout Somerton to mark special events and occasions. For more information and images, visit the Commemorative Benches page.

Somerton Town Council maintains two digital noticeboards in the Town, they are used to share awareness of upcoming events and publicise important news to the community. The Council also holds a physical noticeboard which holds Council Meeting Agenda’s and public notices.

Somerton Town Council manages a number of play areas located in Somerton. These include; Etsome Memorial Park, Gassons Lane, Great Western Terrace and Parklands.

The lantern and drinking fountain were ‘Erected in commemoration of the Coronation of King Edward VII, August 9th 1902, by the Coalbrookdale Company of Shropshire. The original gas lamp has been converted to electricity and the water supply removed, but otherwise the actual fountain remains as originally constructed.