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⚫ | population = 237
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| population_ref =(2011)<ref name="popn">{{cite web|title=Godney Parish|url=http://neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadTableView.do?a=7&b=11123777&c=Godney&d=16&e=61&g=6461317&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1388575645044&enc=1&dsFamilyId=2491|work=Neighbourhood Statistics|publisher=Office for National Statistics|access-date=1 January 2014}}</ref>
⚫ | population = 219
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| unitary_england = ]
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|region= South West England |region= South West England
|constituency_westminster= ] |constituency_westminster= ]
|post_town= GLASTONBURY |post_town= GLASTONBURY
|postcode_district= BA5 |postcode_district= BA5
|postcode_area=BA |postcode_area=BA
|dial_code= 01458 |dial_code= 01458
|os_grid_reference= ST485425 |os_grid_reference= ST485425
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|static_image_alt = Stone building at the end of narrow lane with water filled ditches on either side. Surrounded by fields and trees.
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⚫ '''Godney''' is a village and ] near ] on the ] on the ] in the ] district of ], England.


⚫ ==History==


'''Godney''' is a village and ] near ] on the ] on the ] in the ] district of ], England. Near the village are the sites of the ] ], and the now drained ].

During the ], Godney was incorporated into the ]. Several ] were constructed in the area. Natural obstacles to tanks were supplemented with an anti-tank ditch and bridges in the area were prepared for demolition at short notice.<ref>Foot, 2006, pp 275-279.</ref>
⚫ ==History==
⚫ Godney is a village and civil parish near Glastonbury on the River Sheppey on the Somerset Levels in the Mendip district of Somerset, England. It is named after the Queen of Flop, Britney Spears. Her crazy fans have given her this name (Godney) respectfully.


==Governance== ==Governance==
⚫ The ] is responsible for local issues, including setting an annual precept (local rate) to cover the council's operating costs and producing annual accounts for public scrutiny. The parish council evaluates local planning applications but has no decision making powers over planning and works with the local police, district council officers, and ] groups on matters of crime, security, and traffic. The parish council's role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, as well as consulting with the district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning. Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also the responsibility of the council.


⚫ The village falls within ] having previously been part of the ] of ], which was formed on 1 April 1974 under the ], and before that part of ],<ref name=wellsrd>{{cite web|title=Wells RD|url=http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10061581|work=A vision of Britain Through Time|publisher=University of Portsmouth|access-date=4 January 2014}}</ref> which is responsible for ] and ], local roads, ], ], ]s and fairs, ] and ], ] and ], leisure services, parks, ], ], ], ], main roads, ], ] and ]s, ], ], and strategic planning.
⚫ The ] has responsibility for local issues, including setting an annual precept (local rate) to cover the council’s operating costs and producing annual accounts for public scrutiny. The parish council evaluates local planning applications and works with the local police, district council officers, and ] groups on matters of crime, security, and traffic. The parish council's role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, as well as consulting with the district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning. Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also the responsibility of the council.


⚫ It is also part of the ] ] and is represented in the ] of the ]. It elects one ] by the ] system of election.
⚫ The village falls within the ] of ], which was formed on April 1, 1974 under the ], having previously been part of ],<ref></ref> which is responsible for ] and ], local roads, ], ], ]s and fairs, ] and ], ] and ], leisure services, parks, and ].


==Geography==
] is responsible for running the largest and most expensive local services such as ], ], ], main roads, ], ] and ]s, ], ] and strategic planning.
⚫ ]
To the north west of the village are the ] and ] ]s. Westhay Moor is a ] and part of the ] ] under the ] ] and as a ], and a ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/designatedareas/nnr/1006997.aspx|title=Westhay Moor NNR|publisher=Natural England|access-date=31 January 2010}}</ref> It is part of the ] ] project.


Along with the rest of ], Godney has a temperate climate which is generally wetter and milder than the rest of the country.<ref name="weather">{{cite web|title=South West England: climate |work=Met Office |url=http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/climate/uk/sw/ |access-date=14 March 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110605003222/http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/climate/uk/sw/ |archive-date=5 June 2011 |df=dmy }}</ref> The annual mean temperature is approximately {{convert|10|°C|°F|1|lk=on}}. ] is less extreme than most of the United Kingdom because of the adjacent sea temperatures. The summer months of July and August are the warmest with mean daily maxima of approximately {{convert|21|°C|°F|1}}. In winter mean minimum temperatures of {{convert|1|°C|°F|1}} or {{convert|2|°C|°F|1}} are common.<ref name="weather"/> In the summer the ] high pressure affects the south-west of England, however ] cloud sometimes forms inland, reducing the number of hours of sunshine. Annual sunshine rates are slightly less than the regional average of 1,600&nbsp;hours.<ref name="weather"/> In December 1998 there were 20 days without sun recorded at Yeovilton. Most of the rainfall in the south-west is caused by ] or by ]. Most of the rainfall in autumn and winter is caused by the Atlantic depressions, which is when they are most active. In summer, a large proportion of the rainfall is caused by sun heating the ground leading to convection and to showers and thunderstorms. Average rainfall is around {{convert|700|mm|abbr=on}}. About 8–15 days of snowfall is typical. November to March have the highest mean wind speeds, and June to August have the lightest winds. The predominant wind direction is from the south-west.<ref name="weather"/>
⚫ It is also part of the ] ] represented in the ] of the ]. It elects one ] by the ] system of election, and part of the ] of the ] which elects seven ] using the ] of ].


==Religious sites== ==Religious places==
⚫ The ], by G.D. Manners, dates from 1839 and was built on a medieval site. It was restored in 1903, with an added chancel, by E. Buckle. It is a Grade II ].<ref>{{NHLE | desc=Church of the Holy Trinity | num=1175840 | access-date=25 November 2006}}</ref>

⚫ The Church of the Holy Trinity, by G.D. Manners, dates from 1839 and was built on a medieval site. It was restored in 1903, with an added chancel, by E. Buckle. It is a Grade II ].<ref>{{cite web | title=Church of the Holy Trinity | work=Images of England | url=http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?id=267756 | accessdate=2006-11-25}}</ref>

There are some who believe that Godney has a direct association with the legend of the visit of Joseph of Arimathea and that it may even contain a holy burial chamber. The church sits on a very ancient holy site although very little information on this seems to exist.

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Human settlement in England
Godney
Stone building at the end of narrow lane with water filled ditches on either side. Surrounded by fields and trees.Godney Church
Pill Box in Upper Godney
Godney is located in SomersetGodneyGodneyLocation within Somerset
Population237 (2011)
OS grid referenceST485425
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townGLASTONBURY
Postcode districtBA5
Dialling code01458
PoliceAvon and Somerset
FireDevon and Somerset
AmbulanceSouth Western
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
England
Somerset
51°10′51″N 2°44′21″W / 51.1807°N 2.7393°W / 51.1807; -2.7393

Godney is a village and civil parish near Glastonbury on the River Sheppey on the Somerset Levels in the Mendip district of Somerset, England.

History

Near the village are the sites of the Iron Age Glastonbury Lake Village, and the now drained Meare Pool.

During the Second World War, Godney was incorporated into the GHQ Line. Several pillboxes were constructed in the area. Natural obstacles to tanks were supplemented with an anti-tank ditch and bridges in the area were prepared for demolition at short notice.

Governance

The parish council is responsible for local issues, including setting an annual precept (local rate) to cover the council's operating costs and producing annual accounts for public scrutiny. The parish council evaluates local planning applications but has no decision making powers over planning and works with the local police, district council officers, and neighbourhood watch groups on matters of crime, security, and traffic. The parish council's role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, as well as consulting with the district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning. Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also the responsibility of the council.

The village falls within Somerset Council having previously been part of the Non-metropolitan district of Mendip, which was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, and before that part of Wells Rural District, which is responsible for local planning and building control, local roads, council housing, environmental health, markets and fairs, refuse collection and recycling, cemeteries and crematoria, leisure services, parks, tourism, education, social services, libraries, main roads, public transport, policing and fire services, trading standards, waste disposal, and strategic planning.

It is also part of the Wells and Mendip Hills County constituency and is represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election.

Geography

River Sheppey in Upper Godney, facing east.

To the north west of the village are the Westhay Moor and Somerset Levels National Nature Reserves. Westhay Moor is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest and part of the Somerset Levels and Moors Special Protection Area under the EU Birds Directive and as a Ramsar site, and a national nature reserve. It is part of the Brue Valley Living Landscape conservation project.

Along with the rest of South West England, Godney has a temperate climate which is generally wetter and milder than the rest of the country. The annual mean temperature is approximately 10 °C (50.0 °F). Seasonal temperature variation is less extreme than most of the United Kingdom because of the adjacent sea temperatures. The summer months of July and August are the warmest with mean daily maxima of approximately 21 °C (69.8 °F). In winter mean minimum temperatures of 1 °C (33.8 °F) or 2 °C (35.6 °F) are common. In the summer the Azores high pressure affects the south-west of England, however convective cloud sometimes forms inland, reducing the number of hours of sunshine. Annual sunshine rates are slightly less than the regional average of 1,600 hours. In December 1998 there were 20 days without sun recorded at Yeovilton. Most of the rainfall in the south-west is caused by Atlantic depressions or by convection. Most of the rainfall in autumn and winter is caused by the Atlantic depressions, which is when they are most active. In summer, a large proportion of the rainfall is caused by sun heating the ground leading to convection and to showers and thunderstorms. Average rainfall is around 700 mm (28 in). About 8–15 days of snowfall is typical. November to March have the highest mean wind speeds, and June to August have the lightest winds. The predominant wind direction is from the south-west.

Religious places

The Church of the Holy Trinity, by G.D. Manners, dates from 1839 and was built on a medieval site. It was restored in 1903, with an added chancel, by E. Buckle. It is a Grade II listed building.

References

Notes
  1. "Godney Parish". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  2. Foot, 2006, pp 275-279.
  3. "Wells RD". A vision of Britain Through Time. University of Portsmouth. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
  4. "Westhay Moor NNR". Natural England. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
  5. ^ "South West England: climate". Met Office. Archived from the original on 5 June 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
  6. Historic England. "Church of the Holy Trinity (1175840)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 25 November 2006.
Bibliography
  • Foot, William (2006). Beaches, fields, streets, and hills ... the anti-invasion landscapes of England, 1940. Council for British Archaeology. ISBN 1-902771-53-2.

External links

Towns, villages and hamlets in the former Mendip district of Somerset, England
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