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Cheddar, village, Somerset, SW England. It is chiefly a tourist center. Limestone is quarried, and strawberries are grown. Nearby Cheddar Gorge towers c.400 ft (120 m) high, with imposing limestone cliffs and numerous caves from which relics of prehistoric man have been excavated. The town gives its name to the famous cheese, which has been made there since at least the 16th cent. Cheddar a village in SW England, in N Somerset: situated near Cheddar Gorge, a pass through the Mendip Hills renowned for its stalactitic caverns and rare limestone flora. Pop.: 4796 (2001) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A two-medal sampler for instance includes two (1-pound) samples of award-winning San Joaquin Plain and Tarragon-flavored Cheddars for $25. Paxton and Whitfield offers white English cheddars for $12 to $16/lb. Cracker Barrel 2% Milk cheddars are also crowd pleasers, especially the Extra Sharp White. |
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