This book provides a detailed history of the religious houses in Somerset, England, from the Anglo-Saxon period to the dissolution of the monasteries. It covers the establishment of the monasteries, their wealth and power, and their role in the local community. The book also includes information on the dissolution of the monasteries and the fate of the monks and nuns who lived there. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the social and religious history of medieval England. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.