Museums · South West England
River Sheppey
River Sheppey — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Edwin Graham — 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
River Sheppey 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
River Sheppey is a museum located in South-West England. It focuses on the local history and environment of the River Sheppey, providing insights into the region's ecological and cultural significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
It would appear that the Sheppey was only so called in the late 19th century. Prior to this, it may have been named Doulting Water or the River Brae. The Sheppey has been used in the past to power local industry, for example corn and textile mills in the Shepton Mallet area. There may have been more than thirty mills powered by the river and its tributaries in the area of Shepton Mallet, Bowlish and Darshill, although fewer than this number of sites have been positively identified.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.1789, -2.7947
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Meare
- Postcode
- BA6 9TZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
Sources
- wikipedia: River Sheppey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Sheppey?
- River Sheppey is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.1789°, -2.7947°.
- Is River Sheppey wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at River Sheppey. Check ahead for specific facilities.