North Petherton - North Petherton North Petherton is a small town in Somerset, England. It only became a town in the late 20th century, until then claiming to be the largest village in England. It's now largely a dormitory town for workers in Bridgwater and Taunton. The town is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Nortperet, and the name derives from the area's location to the north side of the River Parrett. The town boasts a church with a highly decorated tower which, at 120 feet / 36m high, is claimed to be one of the tallest towers in the south west of the country. The building is mainly dated from the 15th century, with a minstrel gallery from 1623. The annual North Petherton Carnival takes place in November,.
Geoffrey Chaucer - of Foules and the House of Fame. However, he's best known as the writer of Troilus and Criseyde and of The Canterbury Tales, a collection of stories (told by fictional pilgrims on the road to the cathedral at Canterbury) that would help to shape English literature. In the history of English literature, he is considered the introducer of continental versifications which broke with the rigid metric of Anglo-Saxon meters. He also helped to standardise the southern accent (London area) of the Middle English language. Chaucer died on October 25, 1400. He is buried at Westminster Abbey in London, and was the first tenant of the Poets' Corner. See also: Literature, Middle English, Middle English literature, Middle English poetry; Chaucer College, a graduate school of the University of Kent, England; North Petherton..
Alfred the Great - his absence at an unnamed spot, and once more in his presence at Wilton in May. After this peace was made, and for the next five years the Danes were occupied in other parts of England, Alfred merely keeping a force of observation on the border. But in 876, the Danes, under a new leader, Guthrum, slipped past him and attacked Wareham. From there, early in 877 and under the pretext of talks, they made a dash westwards and took Exeter. Here Alfred blockaded them, and a relieving fleet having been scattered by a storm, the Danes had to submit and withdraw to Mercia. But in January 878 they made a sudden swoop on Chippenham, a royal stronghold in which Alfred had been keeping his Christmas, "and most of the people.
Athelney - Sedgemoor district of Somerset, England. A small village near North Petherton, once isolated in the marshes of the Somerset Levels, best known for once being the hiding place of King Alfred the Great, from where he went on to defeat the Danes at the Battle of Eddington. Alfred later founded a monastery at Athelney that lasted until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1539, under King Henry VIII of England. Also see Museum.
Sedgemoor - Levels. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Notable towns 2 Villages 3 Rivers 4 Battles 5 Industries 6 External Links Notable towns Bridgwater - the administrative center Burnham on Sea North Petherton Villages Puriton Westonzoyland Rivers River Parrett River Brue River Huntspill King's Sedgemoor Drain Battles Battle of Sedgemoor Industries Light industry now predominates, but traditional trades include peat extraction, willow crafts and cider making can still be found, in addition to livestock farming. The River Parrett provides a source of eels (anguilla anguilla) and elvers during January throught to May. External Links http://www.somersetbythesea.co.uk/index.asp - Tourist site.
Peerage of the United Kingdom - Baron Sandhurst 1871 The Baron Ettrick 1872 Lord Napier in the Peerage of Scotland The Baron Somerton 1873 Earl of Normanton in the Peerage of Ireland The Baron Aberdare 1873 The Baron Moncreiff 1874 The Baron Coleridge 1874 The Baron Cottesloe 1874 The Baron Hampton 1874 The Baron Douglas 1875 Earl of Home in the Peerage of Scotland The Baron Ramsay of Glenmark 1875 Earl of Dalhousie in the Peerage of Scotland The Baron Harlech 1876 The Baron Tollemache 1876 The Baron Gerard 1876 The Baron Sackville 1876 The Baron Norton 1878 The Baron Trevor 1880 The Baron Brabourne 1880 The Baron Ampthill 1881 The Baron Tweeddale of Yester 1881 Marquess of Tweeddale in the Peerage of.
List of Barons in order of precedence - Baron Colwyn The Baron Gisborough The Baron Morris The Baron Cawley The Baron Terrington The Baron Glenarthur The Baron Phillimore The Baron Inverforth The Baron Sinha The Baron Cochrane of Cults The Baron Wyfold The Baron Clywf The Baron Swinfen The Baron Meston The Baron Cullen of Ashbourne The Baron Trevethin The Baron Glendyne The Baron Manton The Baron Forres The Baron Vestey The Baron Borwick The Baron Maclay The Baron Bethell The Baron Darling The Baron Banbury of Southam The Baron Merrivale The Baron Bradbury The Baron Hayter The Baron Cornwallis The Baron Daresbury The Baron Wraxall The Baron Melchett The Baron Remnant The Baron Craigmyle The Baron Dulverton The Baron Luke The Baron Alvingham The Baron Baden-Powell The Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede The Baron Dickinson The Baron Noel-Buxton The.
Kathryn, North Dakota - Kathryn, North Dakota Kathryn is a city located in Barnes County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 63. Geography \nKathryn is located at 46°40'46" North, 97°58'13" West (46.679373, -97.970202)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 km˛ (0.6 mi˛). 1.5 km˛ (0.6 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 63 people, 29 households, and 18 families residing in the city. The population density is 41.2/km˛ (106.1/mi˛). There are 43 housing units at an average density of 28.1/km˛ (72.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 100.00% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian,.
Karlsruhe, North Dakota - Karlsruhe, North Dakota Karlsruhe is a city located in McHenry County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 119. Geography \nKarlsruhe is located at 48°5'27" North, 100°37'15" West (48.090862, -100.620829)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 km˛ (0.8 mi˛). 2.0 km˛ (0.8 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 119 people, 54 households, and 32 families residing in the city. The population density is 60.5/km˛ (157.5/mi˛). There are 70 housing units at an average density of 35.6/km˛ (92.6/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 100.00% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian,.
Kachemak, Alaska - 2000 census, the population of the city is 431. Geography \nKachemak is located at 59°40'24" North, 151°25'59" West (59.673395, -151.433170)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.2 km˛ (1.6 mi˛). 4.2 km˛ (1.6 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 431 people, 169 households, and 107 families residing in the city. The population density is 103.4/km˛ (268.0/mi˛). There are 219 housing units at an average density of 52.5/km˛ (136.2/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 87.47% White, 0.00% Black or African American, 5.80% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 5.57% from two or more races. 1.62% of the population are Hispanic.
Kalifornsky, Alaska - 2000 census, the population of the town is 5,846. Geography \nKalifornsky is located at 60°28'24" North, 151°12'5" West (60.473421, -151.201427)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 181.7 km˛ (70.2 mi˛). 179.2 km˛ (69.2 mi˛) of it is land and 2.5 km˛ (1.0 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.37% water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,846 people, 2,117 households, and 1,596 families residing in the town. The population density is 32.6/km˛ (84.5/mi˛). There are 2,479 housing units at an average density of 13.8/km˛ (35.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 89.75% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 4.60% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 4.05% from two or more.
Kasilof, Alaska - the 2000 census, the population of the town is 471. Geography \nKasilof is located at 60°20'7" North, 151°14'1" West (60.335274, -151.233594)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 27.4 km˛ (10.6 mi˛). 26.8 km˛ (10.4 mi˛) of it is land and 0.5 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.99% water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 471 people, 180 households, and 124 families residing in the town. The population density is 17.6/km˛ (45.4/mi˛). There are 208 housing units at an average density of 7.8/km˛ (20.1/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 92.36% White, 0.64% Black or African American, 3.18% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 3.40% from two or.
Karluk, Alaska - 2000 census, the population of the town is 27. Geography \nKarluk is located at 57°34'41" North, 154°21'45" West (57.578081, -154.362557)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 155.5 km˛ (60.0 mi˛). 149.5 km˛ (57.7 mi˛) of it is land and 5.9 km˛ (2.3 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 3.82% water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 27 people, 9 households, and 7 families residing in the town. The population density is 0.2/km˛ (0.5/mi˛). There are 24 housing units at an average density of 0.2/km˛ (0.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 0.00% White, 0.00% Black or African American, 96.30% Native American, 3.70% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more.
Kaktovik, Alaska - Kaktovik, Alaska Kaktovik is a city located in North Slope Borough, Alaska. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 293. Geography \nKaktovik is located at 70°7'58" North, 143°36'58" West (70.132832, -143.616230)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.6 km˛ (1.0 mi˛). 2.0 km˛ (0.8 mi˛) of it is land and 0.5 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 21.00% water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 293 people, 89 households, and 70 families residing in the city. The population density is 143.2/km˛ (371.0/mi˛). There are 95 housing units at an average density of 46.4/km˛ (120.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 14.68% White, 0.00% Black or African American, 75.43% Native American,.
Kasaan, Alaska - 2000 census, the population of the city is 39. Geography \nKasaan is located at 55°32'30" North, 132°24'7" West (55.541748, -132.401821)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.2 km˛ (6.2 mi˛). 13.8 km˛ (5.3 mi˛) of it is land and 2.4 km˛ (0.9 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 14.58% water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 39 people, 17 households, and 12 families residing in the city. The population density is 2.8/km˛ (7.3/mi˛). There are 39 housing units at an average density of 2.8/km˛ (7.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 51.28% White, 0.00% Black or African American, 38.46% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 10.26% from two or more.
Kake, Alaska - census, the population of the city is 710. Geography \nKake is located at 56°58'15" North, 133°56'2" West (56.970841, -133.933751)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 36.7 km˛ (14.2 mi˛). 21.1 km˛ (8.2 mi˛) of it is land and 15.5 km˛ (6.0 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 42.37% water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 710 people, 246 households, and 171 families residing in the city. The population density is 33.6/km˛ (87.0/mi˛). There are 288 housing units at an average density of 13.6/km˛ (35.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 24.08% White, 0.28% Black or African American, 66.76% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.56% from other races, and 8.03% from two or more races..
Kaltag, Alaska - census, the population of the city is 230. Geography \nKaltag is located at 64°19'31" North, 158°43'37" West (64.325145, -158.727030)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 70.9 km˛ (27.4 mi˛). 60.3 km˛ (23.3 mi˛) of it is land and 10.6 km˛ (4.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 14.97% water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 230 people, 69 households, and 52 families residing in the city. The population density is 3.8/km˛ (9.9/mi˛). There are 78 housing units at an average density of 1.3/km˛ (3.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 12.61% White, 0.00% Black or African American, 84.35% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 3.04% from two or more races..
Kachina Village, Arizona - the town had a total population of 2,664. Geography \nKachina Village is located at 35°5'49" North, 111°41'34" West (35.097016, -111.692648)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.1 km˛ (1.2 mi˛). 3.1 km˛ (1.2 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,664 people, 1,021 households, and 658 families residing in the town. The population density is 857.1/km˛ (2,228.3/mi˛). There are 1,376 housing units at an average density of 442.7/km˛ (1,151.0/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 88.96% White, 0.34% Black or African American, 4.28% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 4.77% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. 9.72% of the population are Hispanic.
Kaibab, Arizona - the town had a total population of 275. Geography \nKaibab is located at 36°54'46" North, 112°40'7" West (36.912680, -112.668732)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 490.9 km˛ (189.5 mi˛). 490.8 km˛ (189.5 mi˛) of it is land and 0.01% is water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 275 people, 88 households, and 69 families residing in the town. The population density is 0.6/km˛ (1.5/mi˛). There are 116 housing units at an average density of 0.2/km˛ (0.6/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 40.00% White, 0.00% Black or African American, 52.73% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 3.64% from other races, and 3.64% from two or more races. 7.64% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race..
Kaibito, Arizona - the town had a total population of 1,607. Geography \nKaibito is located at 36°34'38" North, 111°5'59" West (36.577172, -111.099694)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 41.4 km˛ (16.0 mi˛). 41.4 km˛ (16.0 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,607 people, 333 households, and 302 families residing in the town. The population density is 38.9/km˛ (100.6/mi˛). There are 398 housing units at an average density of 9.6/km˛ (24.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 0.37% White, 0.06% Black or African American, 99.19% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. 0.12% of the population are Hispanic or.
