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Cameley

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Cameley — village located in Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom.

Cameley, towns & cities in South West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Midsomer Norton · 6.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Cameley is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,292 people. Address: BS39. Wikidata describes it as: "village located in Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.3162°, -2.5550°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Cameley is a village in the civil parish of Temple Cloud with Cameley, within the Chew Valley in Somerset, and on the northern slopes of the Mendip Hills, in the Bath and North East Somerset Council area just off the A37 road. It is located 11 miles (18 km) from Bristol, Bath and Wells. The nearest town is Midsomer Norton, which is 6 miles (10 km) away. The parish has a population of 1,292 and includes the village of Temple Cloud.

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Background

History

It lies on Cam Brook. According to Robinson it was listed as Camelie in the 1086 Domesday Book and the name means 'The curved river meadow' from the Celtic cam and Old English leah. About 1150 the manor was given to Bath Abbey by the Alnes (or d'Alneto) family. In the 13th century it was held by the Marisco family, better known for their connection with Lundy, and then passed into the control of the Knights Templar, which was confirmed in a grant of 1201. During the 13th and early 14th century the manor was again under the control of the de Marisco family. The parish was part of the hundred of Chewton.

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Coordinates
51.3162, -2.5550
Parish
Temple Cloud with Cameley
Postcode
BS39
Parliamentary constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham
Population
1,292
Nearest railway station
Midsomer Norton6.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cameley?
Cameley is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS39), in the parish of Temple Cloud with Cameley.
Is Cameley a protected site?
Yes — Cameley is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Cameley free to visit?
Yes, Cameley is free to enter.
How do I get to Cameley?
The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS39.