Somerset, archaically Somersetshire is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is bordered by the Bristol Channel, Gloucestershire, and Bristol to the north, Wiltshire to the east, Dorset to the south-east, and Devon to the south-west. The largest settlement is the city of Bath, and the county town is Taunton.
Established: Ancient
Sovereign state: United Kingdom
Constituent country: England
Region: South West England
UK Parliament: 9 MPs
Police: Avon and Somerset Police
Councils: Somerset Council · Bath and North East Somerset Council · North Somerset Council
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