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Brompton Ralph is a village and civil parish in the West Somerset district of Somerset, England, about 11mi west of Taunton, and 3mi north of Wiveliscombe. It is in a wooded district at the eastern extremity of the Brendon Hills. According to the 2002 population estimates it had a population of 287.HistoryThe name Brompton, or Brunanton as it was called in the 8th century, is probably a corruption of Brendon, meaning the farmhouse by the Brendons.Within the parish are vestiges of an encampment believed to have been constructed by the Romans.The parish of Brompton Ralph was part of the Williton and Freemanners Hundred.The manor farmhouse, which is Grade II* listed, dates from the mid 17th century.GovernanceThe parish council has responsibility for local issues, including setting an annual precept (local rate) to cover the council’s operating costs and producing annual accounts for public scrutiny. The parish council evaluates local planning applications and works with the local police, district council officers, and neighbourhood watch groups on matters of crime, security, and traffic. The parish council's role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, as well as consulting with the district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning. Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also the responsibility of the council.

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