Why You Should Visit Martock
Martock is a town in Somerset situated on the River Parrett. The village has many old Grade I and II listed buildings constructed in local golden hamstone, quarried from nearby Ham Hill.
Martock was once a market town. The name Martock is said to be derived from "mart" and "oak" from the fact that the market was formerly held under an oak tree in the centre of town.
At the corner of water street and church street is the entrance to the All Saints church which is said to be the second largest in Somerset.
This photo is the former market place, meeting house and town hall. The building housed an early fire-cart and later a horse drawn fire engine. The top floor was used for parochial meetings and dispensing charity bread. Today the building is used as the meeting place of the Parish Council.
Where is Martock?Martock is located in Somerset near the A303. The nearest populated areas include Yeovil to the east and South Petherton to the west.
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