Castles · West Midlands
Miserden
Miserden is a village and civil parish in Stroud District, Gloucestershire, England, 4 mi (6.4 km) north east of Stroud. The parish includes Whiteway Colony and the hamlets of Sudgrove and The Camp.
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- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Miserden is a village and civil parish in Stroud District, Gloucestershire, England, 4 mi (6.4 km) north east of Stroud. The parish includes Whiteway Colony and the hamlets of Sudgrove and The Camp. In the 2001 census the parish had a population of 420, increasing to 449 at the 2011 census. The village lies in the Cotswolds at an elevation of over 240 m (790 ft) above the valley of the River Frome. Until the Middle Ages, Miserden was known as Greenhampstead, and was mentioned by that name in the Domesday Book. The name Miserden derives from Musardera, "Musard's manor" - Musard was the name of the family which held the manor at the time of the Domesday Book. Robert Musard built Miserden Castle in the 12th century.
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Miserden is a village and civil parish in Stroud District, Gloucestershire, England, 4 mi (6.4 km) north east of Stroud. The parish includes Whiteway Colony and the hamlets of Sudgrove and The Camp. In the 2001 census the parish had a population of 420, increasing to 449 at the 2011 census. The village lies in the Cotswolds at an elevation of over 240 m (790 ft) above the valley of the River Frome. Until the Middle Ages, Miserden was known as Greenhampstead, and was mentioned by that name in the Domesday Book. The name Miserden derives from Musardera, "Musard's manor" - Musard was the name of the family which held the manor at the time of the Domesday Book. Robert Musard built Miserden Castle in the 12th century.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7833, -2.1000
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Miserden
- Postcode
- GL6 7HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
Sources
- wikipedia: Miserden (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Miserden?
- Miserden is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL6 7HZ), in the parish of Miserden.
- Does Miserden charge admission?
- Miserden typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Miserden?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL6 7HZ. It sits within the North Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.