Sutton, Long, a village 3 m.  S. of Somerton, said to have been the quarters of Goring before the Battle of Langport.  Its church (Perp.) will repay inspection.  The tower is unusually lofty, and has triple belfry windows; but in workmanship it is inferior to most of its class, too much space being left between the windows and the parapet.  The most interesting feature of the church is its woodwork.  The nave roof is very good, having embattled tie-beams, ornamented with angels, and open Perp. tracery above.  There is a rich painted and gilded Perp. screen, with loft carrying the organ, and a highly decorated wooden pulpit of the same period (restored 1868).  Note also (1) stoup outside W. door; (2) fine niche in N. porch; (3) piscinas on N. chancel pier and in chancel; (4) blocked squints; (5) sedilia (resembling those at Shepton Beauchamp).  In the churchyard is the carved socket of a cross.

Sutton Mallet, a hamlet near the base of the Polden Hills, 4 m.  S. of Edington Station.  Its church, of “debased” character, is of no interest.

Sutton Montis, a parish 2 m.  S.E. of Sparkford, lying under the S. side of Cadbury Hill (hence its name).  Its church has a low W. tower, with a massive belfry staircase and a most incongruous “classical” porch attached to the S. door (cp.  Queen Camel).  Inside is a good Norm. chancel arch, Dec. chancel windows (restored), and a large piscina (restored).  One of the bells is of pre-Reformation date.

Swainswick, a village 3 m.  N.N.E. of Bath, reached by a lane from the Cheltenham road.  Its name is perhaps connected with the Danish chief Swegen (Sweyn); and it was the birthplace of William Prynne (b. 1600).  The church has a gable-topped tower, and retains some ancient features.  The S. door is Norm. (note the stoup), whilst the tower arch seems E.E.  A window in the S. wall has flowing tracery with an ogee moulding.  Note (1) in N. chapel a piscina; (2) in chancel a brass (said to have once been on an altar-tomb) of the date 1439.

Swell, a parish 4 m.  S.W. of Langport.  It has a small Perp. church (very dilapidated) which retains a Norm. door.  Note in the interior (1) piscina and niches; (2) fragments of ancient glass; (3) pulpit and reading-desk of 1634.

Tatworth, a parish 2 m.  S. of Chard.  The church is modern, but a Baptist place of worship, a plain, thatched building at South Chard, is supposed to have been an ancient chapel.  It is locally known as St Margaret’s, and over the doorway is an empty niche.  For a curious custom of holding a sale by candlelight, see under Chedzoy.

[Illustration:  TAUNTON FROM THE RIVER]