“ There is a magnificent altar-tomb to Sir J. Popham, Lord Chief Justice under Elizabeth and James I. The chief buildings include the West Somerset County School and a 17th-century hospital for the aged poor, founded by Sir J. Popham. A tower, which stands on the highest peak of the Blackdowns, 21⁄2 m. S., was erected in honour of the duke of Wellington. The town has woollen manufactures, iron foundries and brick and tile works. ”