Castles · South Wales
Clevedon
Clevedon — a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Clevedon is a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Clevedon is a castle located in South Wales. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features. The structure reflects the region's medieval heritage.
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Background
History
The name derives from the Old English cleve meaning "cleave" or "cleft" and don meaning "hill". Wain's Hill is an univallate Iron Age hill fort approximately 1 mi south-west of Clevedon. The hill fort is defined by a steep, natural slope from the south and north with two ramparts to the east. The 1086 Domesday Book mentions Clevedon as a holding of a tenant-in-chief by the name of Mathew of Mortaigne, with eight villagers and ten smallholders. Later, the parish of Clevedon formed part of the Portbury Hundred. Two small rivers, the Land Yeo and Middle Yeo, supported at least two mills. The Tuck Mills stood in the fields south of Clevedon Court and were used for fulling cloth; other mills…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4380, -2.8540
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Clevedon
- Postcode
- BS21 7TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Somerset
- Official site
- clevedon.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Clevedon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clevedon?
- Clevedon is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS21 7TJ), in the parish of Clevedon.
- Does Clevedon charge admission?
- Clevedon typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Clevedon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BS21 7TJ. It sits within the North Somerset parliamentary constituency.