Yahoo Suche Web Suche

Suchergebnisse

  1. Suchergebnisse:
  1. 29. Mai 2024 · Taunton, city, Bristol county, southeastern Massachusetts, U.S., on the Taunton River, 33 miles (53 km) south of Boston. Elizabeth Poole, an early proprietor, was said to have purchased the site from Native Americans in 1638. It was organized as a town in 1639 and later named for Taunton, England.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  2. 12. Juni 2024 · The line is electrified between Paddington and Langley Burrell (just east of Chippenham) using 25 kV AC overhead supply lines; the Reading to Taunton line (as far as Newbury) and the South Wales Main Line (as far as Cardiff Central) are also electrified. The line speed is 125 mph (201 km/h).

  3. Vor 3 Tagen · Taunton, in west-central Somerset, is the county town (seat). Somerset, England. The administrative, geographic, and historic counties cover somewhat different areas. The administrative county comprises five districts: Mendip and Sedgemoor in the north, South Somerset and the borough of Taunton Deane in the south, and West Somerset.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  4. 6. Juni 2024 · There are 118 Grade II* listed buildings in Taunton Deane. The oldest is St George's Church, Fons George which has Saxon origins. [5] There are also Norman and medieval churches and churchyard crosses. More recent buildings include country houses and barns along with municipal buildings and an almshouse. [6]

  5. 6. Juni 2024 · One place that stands out is Taunton, a town located in Somerset, England. With its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture, Taunton is a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered. A Glimpse into Taunton’s History. Taunton has a thousand-year history, dating back to its establishment as a monastic foundation in the ...

  6. Vor 2 Tagen · The history of the hundred is at present deferred but the history of Rimpton is given below because until the earlier 18th century it was considered to be part of Horethorne hundred and because of its remoteness from the remainder of Taunton hundred.

  7. 1. Juni 2024 · Taunton, Massachusetts, a city steeped in history and brimming with captivating landmarks, offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of American heritage. From its storied past to its vibrant present, Taunton beckons visitors to explore its historical treasures.