Museums · South West England
Ivybridge
Ivybridge — a museum in england-south-west, 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
Ivybridge 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
Ivybridge is a museum located in South-West England. It showcases local history and heritage, providing insight into the area's development and culture. The museum is a resource for both residents and visitors interested in the historical context of Ivybridge and its surroundings.
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Background
History
in 1813]] The name Ivybridge is derived from a small 13th century hump-backed bridge of the same name. The Ivy Bridge was the only means of crossing the river until the 1830s although plans were put forward in 1819. "Ivy" was used to describe the bridge, because there was ivy growing along the bridge. As the bridge was the centre of the village and important to its very existence, it was named the "parish of Ivybridge" in 1894. Although the first mention of Ivybridge came in 1280 when it was described as "dowry of land on the west side of the River Erme, by the Ivy Bridge." There was once a chapel, that was on the site of present-day Saint John's Church, originating from 1402. From the 16th…
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- Coordinates
- 50.3890, -3.9210
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Ivybridge
- Postcode
- PL21 9AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Official site
- ivybridge.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Ivybridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ivybridge?
- Ivybridge is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.3890°, -3.9210°.
- Is Ivybridge wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Ivybridge. Check ahead for specific facilities.