The Shires of Somery - Emmerset

EMMERSET
Click to go back! Area: 21,771 sq.km (11)
Approx. pop. 765,000 (16)
Pop.density: 35/sq.km (18)
Shire seat: Skeith
Mail code: EM
Motto:Share the burthen


DESCRIPTION

The shire covers the southern part of lathe Shirdover. The north features the valley of river Emmer, while the south is dominated by the outskirts of the Rimn Hills. Much of the population is concentrated around the shire seat of Skeith along the broadening of the Emmer valley, Yellet Dene.

Yellet Dene Kirth & Leith Fair which is held every year in Skeith, in late July, is one of the most popular music events of the summer season. It is dedicated to Somerish folk music and poetry, featuring published poets as well as amateurs.

BOROUGHS AND HUNDREDS

1. Skeith (Borough)
2. Nether Emmerdale
3. Earnham
4. Arkleigh
5. Whitehazel
6. Coywater
7. High Emmerdale
8. Weatherdown
9. Connish
10. Emmery
THE FLAG

The flag carries the colours and the three lions that appear on the shield of the coat of arms.
THE COAT OF ARMS

The three green lions are an old symbol for the southern part of lathe of Shirdover, as can be seen on the old coat of arms of Yellet Dene which is carred by the lion on the crest. Two bears support the shield.