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A map of Somerset - a bespoke order to the customers specifications. . If you ask the question “what is Somerset famous for?”, you’ll likely get an answer to do with cider! . Brought to Britain by the Romans, cider production dates as far back as the 11th century. Used as a health supplement and thought to be beneficial for the skin, cider has long been a part of Somerset’s history. . There are hundreds of varieties of cider apple grown in Somerset alone and plenty of cider mills to visit. . One of the most famous facts about Somerset is the Cheddar Man. This was the name given to the oldest complete human skeleton found in Gough’s Cave in #CheddarGorge. . #CheddarMan was excavated in 1903 and is now housed in London’s Natural History Museum. He is thought to be around 9000 years old, and his DNA indicates he was a typical member of the European population at the time. His characteristics likely included light-coloured eyes, dark brown or black hair, dark skin, and with a lactose intolerance. . One of a number of native British ponies, Exmoor ponies have been living in Somerset for quite some time. . A relatively unknown fact about Somerset is that fossil remains of #Exmoorponies have been found that date back to around 50,000 BC! . Some experts believe they may even have been around since the ice age! There were also records of Exmoor ponies in the Domesday Book of 1086. Nowadays, Exmoor ponies are ‘wild’ in the sense that they roam freely on the moor, however all the ponies belong to someone. . #GlobeFacts via HelpfulHolidays - map colouring is Cool Blue.