Museums · South East England
Grafton, Wiltshire
Grafton, Wiltshire — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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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
Grafton, Wiltshire is a museum in england-south-east, 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
Grafton is a museum located in Wiltshire, South-East England. It showcases a variety of collections and exhibits relevant to the local history and culture. The museum serves as a resource for understanding the heritage of the region.
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Background
History
Prehistoric earthworks in the parish include the long barrow known as Tow Barrow, on Wexcombe Down, south of Wexcombe. Neolithic pottery was found in 1914 when the site was partially excavated by Crawford and Hooton. Marten is one of several possible sites for the murder of Cynewulf of Wessex in 786, and one of several suggested sites for the Battle of Marton in 871, in which Æthelred of Wessex suffered a defeat by the Viking army. A Roman road between Cirencester and Winchester passes Wilton and Marten. The area was part of the ancient parish of Great Bedwyn, formed from a large estate called Bedwyn which was recorded in 968. and six at Marten. Earthworks at Marten, including evidence of a…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3350, -1.6250
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Grafton
- Postcode
- SN8 3DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Official site
- graftonparish.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Grafton, Wiltshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grafton, Wiltshire?
- Grafton, Wiltshire is in South East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.3350°, -1.6250°.
- Is Grafton, Wiltshire wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Grafton, Wiltshire. Check ahead for specific facilities.