Marston Magna is a village situated on the A359 between the villages of Mudford and Queen Camel. It was mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086. The area is 1.392 acres, the soil is rich loam and stiff clay, the subsoil is gravel and clay.
The population at the beginning of the 20th century was 311 persons – now well over 500 persons. The village keeps on growing though! Check out the 2021 census details for the Marston Magna Ward at https://www.ons.gov.uk/census/maps?oa=E00148558
There are several hundred homes in the village that run either side of the main road through the village, the A359. Agriculture is the main use for the surrounding land and Perrys Recycling, a family run business, are also part of the village community. There is one public house in the village, The Marston Inn, at the crossroads of the A359 and B3148. This is a rich and vibrant community!
With prime transport links between the A303 and the busy urban centres of Yeovil and Sherborne, Marston Magna is ideally situated for most activities. The buses pass through the village on their way to Yeovil, Castle Cary and Shepton Mallet. There is no longer a railway station, although there are fantastic walks that criss-cross the line in the local area.
The church is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and consists of chancel, nave, tower, lady chapel, south porch (vestry) and north porch (entrance). Marston Magna, Mudford, Rimpton. Chilton Cantelo and Ashington are the five villages of this Benefice.
The Village Hall was built in 1994 and replaced an old hut, which was originally built in 1926, by the Ancient Order of Foresters. The hall is another of the core hubs of village life, with weekly cafes, groups that cater to villagers and is a fantastic facility for those within and outside of the village to hire for parties, events and celebrations. Check out the Village Hall Pages.
The parish magazine is printed once each month, paid for by the church and free of charge to all inhabitants. Check out the latest magazine and back copies.
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