Museums · South West England
Bideford
Bideford ( BID-ə-fərd) is a historic port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in north Devon, South West England. It is the main town of the Torridge local government district.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bideford ( BID-ə-fərd) is a historic port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in north Devon, South West England. It is the main town of the Torridge local government district.
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Bideford ( BID-ə-fərd) is a historic port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in north Devon, South West England. It is the main town of the Torridge local government district.
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Background
History
Hubba the Dane was said to have attacked Devon in the area around Bideford near Northam or near Kenwith Castle, and was repelled either by Alfred the Great (849–899) or by the Saxon Earl of Devon. entry for Bedeford]] The manor of Bideford was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as held at some time in chief from William the Conqueror by the great Saxon nobleman Brictric, but later held by the king's wife Matilda of Flanders (c. 1031–1083). There were then 30 villagers, 8 smallholders and 14 slaves in Bideford, within the ancient hundred of Merton in Devon. According to the account by the Continuator of Wace and others, in his youth Brictric declined the romantic advances of Matilda and…
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- Coordinates
- 51.0160, -4.2090
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Bideford
- Postcode
- EX39 2DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- wikipedia: Bideford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bideford?
- Bideford is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.0160°, -4.2090°.
- Is Bideford wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Bideford. Check ahead for specific facilities.