Historical Geography information for Shepton Montague, Somerset, England
| Place Name | Shepton Montague |
| Description | Shepton Montague is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England. It is situated on the River Pitt in the South Somerset district midway between Wincanton, Bruton and Castle Cary. The first part of the name originates from Sheep Town. The second part comes from the family of Drew (Drogo) de Montagu, who held the manor under the count of Mortain, from the Norman invasion until 1421. Today the area is known for dairy and organic farming. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Shepton Montague |
| County | Somerset |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93689 |
| DateUpdated | 4/22/2025 12:46:48 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092821 |
British Surname Clusters | Sims | Sims, Simms |