Minehead

Minehead lies on the Somerset coast beneath the wooded heights of Exmoor, facing the Bristol Channel. Its harbour supported fishing and trade, and in 1543 the town had more ships and sailors available for Henry VIII's service than any port on the channel except Bristol. In 1685 local men joined the Duke of Monmouth's rebellion; after its defeat at Sedgemoor, six were brought back to Minehead and hanged.