Berkley () is a village and civil parish in the Mendip district of Somerset, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 361. The village is north-east of Frome.
Church
The church, which was erected in 1751, is dedicated to St. Mary, and includes a recently restored organ. It is a grade II* listed building.
Several toombs in the graveyard are listed buildings in their own right;
School
Berkley First School is a small village school catering for 4 to 9 year olds.
Famous residents
Alexander Barclay, author of “The Ship of Fools,” was a native of this village. He died in 1552.
Other Listed Buildings
References
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