BATCOMBE, a parish, forming a detached portion of the hundred of WHITESTONE, county of SOMERSET, 2f miles (N. by E.) from Bruton, containing 792 inhabitants. The living is a rectory, with the perpetual curacy of Upton-Noble annexed, in the archdeaconry of Wells, and diocese of Bath and Wells, rated in the king's books at £26. 14. 4., and in the patronage of the Duke of Buckingham. The church is dedicated to St. Mary. There is a place of worship for Wesleyan Methodists. A rent-charge of £2 was left by Mr. Jarvis, for the instruction of six poor children