Priddy
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This article is about the village in England. For other uses, see Priddy (disambiguation).
Priddy is a village in Somerset, England in the Mendip Hills, close to East Harptree and 4 miles (6 km) north-west of Wells. It is in the local government district of Mendip.
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Priddy | |
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Priddy Green | |
Location within Somerset | |
Population | 624 (2011)[1] |
OS grid reference | ST527508 |
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Shire county | |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | WELLS |
Postcode district | BA5 |
Dialling code | 01749 |
Police | Avon and Somerset |
Fire | Devon and Somerset |
Ambulance | South Western |
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51.2543°N 2.6771°W / 51.2543; -2.6771 |
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The village lies in a small hollow near the summit of the Mendip range of hills, at an elevation of 260 metres (850 ft) above sea-level, and has evidence of occupation since neolithic times.[2] There are remains of lead mining activities[3] and caves in the limestone beneath the village.
It is the venue for the annual Priddy Folk Festival.[4] The Sheep Fair,[5] was last held in 2013.[6]