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East Polden Grasslands

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East Polden Grasslands is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Somerset of 1.2 km². The county has 177 Sites of Special Scientific Interest; this is one. Nearby SSSIs include Walton and Ivythorn Hills and King's Sedgemoor. The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 11.8 km to the east.

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Conical hill crowned by St Michael's Tower.

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Soaring ruins tied to the Arthur legend.

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