Museums · West Midlands
Quedgeley
Quedgeley — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — 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
Quedgeley is a museum in england-west-midlands, 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
Quedgeley is a museum located in the West Midlands. It showcases local history and heritage, providing insight into the area's past. The museum features a range of exhibits and artefacts that reflect the cultural development of the region.
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Background
History
The name Quedgeley possibly derives from the Old English cweodlēah meaning 'Cweod's wood or clearing', or perhaps from cwēadlēah meaning 'dirty wood or clearing'. The parish of Quedgeley was established by 1095 when St James Church was built. it is believed that the parish was formed by the amalgamation of several other parishes. Quedgeley originated as a roadside settlement, with houses being built along the Roman road between Gloucester and Bristol (now the Bristol Road, B4008). The eastern side of Quedgeley is marked by the Daniels Brook, which separates it from Tuffley. The western/southern boundary is marked by the River Severn and Dimore Brook, which separates it from Elmore and…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8250, -2.2800
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Gloucester
- Parish
- Quedgeley
- Postcode
- GL2 4UN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gloucester
Sources
- wikipedia: Quedgeley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Quedgeley?
- Quedgeley is in West Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.8250°, -2.2800°.
- Is Quedgeley wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Quedgeley. Check ahead for specific facilities.