Museums · South West England
Dulverton
Dulverton — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dulverton is a museum in england-south-west, 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
Dulverton is a museum located in South-West England. It showcases local history and culture, providing insights into the area's heritage. The museum features a range of exhibits that reflect the community's past.
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Background
History
The town lies below the Iron Age hillforts of Oldberry Castle, Mounsey Castle and Brewer's Castle. The manor was granted to the Turbervilles by William I and in the late 12th century they gave the church and some land to Taunton Priory. The remainder of the manor passed to the Shete family. The Middle Ages saw continued growth and the establishment of fairs and markets, with several small industries based upon the traditions of upland farming and the wool trade. continue to provide a service to surrounding businesses. The market house in Fore Street, which is believed to date from 1760, was re-modelled to become Dulverton Town Hall in 1866, The manor of Dulverton was purchased in 1568 by…
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- Coordinates
- 51.0460, -3.5500
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Dulverton
- Postcode
- TA22 9PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
Sources
- wikipedia: Dulverton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dulverton?
- Dulverton is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.0460°, -3.5500°.
- Is Dulverton wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Dulverton. Check ahead for specific facilities.