Castles · West Midlands
Awre
Awre () is a village, civil parish and electoral ward in the Forest of Dean District of Gloucestershire, England, near the River Severn. Both the parish and the electoral ward include Blakeney, Etloe,
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Awre () is a village, civil parish and electoral ward in the Forest of Dean District of Gloucestershire, England, near the River Severn. Both the parish and the electoral ward include Blakeney, Etloe, Gatcombe, Viney Hill, and Two Bridges. According to the 2001 census, Awre had a population of 1,644, increasing to 1,714 at the 2011 census. The electoral ward gives similar figures
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Awre () is a village, civil parish and electoral ward in the Forest of Dean District of Gloucestershire, England, near the River Severn. Both the parish and the electoral ward include Blakeney, Etloe, Gatcombe, Viney Hill, and Two Bridges. According to the 2001 census, Awre had a population of 1,644, increasing to 1,714 at the 2011 census. The electoral ward gives similar figures
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Background
History
The manor of Awre is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. Together with Lydney and Alvington, the parish of Awre comprised Bledisloe Hundred. Awre was a large parish which included the tithings of Blakeney, Bledisloe, Hagloe, and Etloe. The whole of Awre parish was included within the jurisdiction of the Forest of Dean before 1228.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7667, -2.4333
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Awre
- Postcode
- GL14 1ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Official site
- www.awre-parish-council.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Awre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Awre?
- Awre is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL14 1ER), in the parish of Awre.
- Does Awre charge admission?
- Awre typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Awre?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL14 1ER. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency.