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| − | Somerset is a | + | '''Somerset''' is a traditional county in the English [[West Country]]. It is the location of [[Glastonbury]], often equated with the Isle of [[Avalon]]. It is most famous for its [[cider]], which is appropriate, as 'Avalon' means 'island of apples'. |
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| + | To the north, Somerset borders [[Gloucestershire]], with the city of [[Bristol]] straddling the border between the two. [[Wiltshire]] lies to the east, [[Dorset]] to the south-east and [[Devon]] to the south-west. The [[Bristol Channel]] to the north-west separates Somerset from South Wales. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:57, January 25, 2025
Somerset is a traditional county in the English West Country. It is the location of Glastonbury, often equated with the Isle of Avalon. It is most famous for its cider, which is appropriate, as 'Avalon' means 'island of apples'.
To the north, Somerset borders Gloucestershire, with the city of Bristol straddling the border between the two. Wiltshire lies to the east, Dorset to the south-east and Devon to the south-west. The Bristol Channel to the north-west separates Somerset from South Wales.