Historic churches · South West England
St Werburghs
St Werburghs — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
St Werburghs is a other 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
St Werburghs is a district located in South-West England. It is known for its eclectic mix of residential and community spaces, featuring a variety of local businesses and green areas. The area is distinguished by its community spirit and initiatives, contributing to its unique character within the region.
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Background
History
Before 1879 the northern part of the area now known as St Werburghs was referred to as Ashley Vale, and the southern part Baptist Mills. The area became known as St Werburghs in 1879 when St Werburgh's Church was relocated (with substantial rebuilding) to Mina Road in this district from Corn Street, Bristol. The church is now a climbing centre run by The Climbing Academy. The area was historically prone to serious flooding from the River Frome, notably in 1882 and 1889. There are still four Victorian flood marker posts. It was also a source of water supply for the city of Bristol through the Quay Pipe and The Boiling Wells. The BBC Television series Only Fools and Horses, which was filmed…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4700, -2.5760
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS2 9QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
Sources
- wikipedia: St Werburghs (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Werburghs?
- St Werburghs is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS2 9QX), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- Is St Werburghs free to visit?
- Yes, St Werburghs is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Werburghs?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BS2 9QX. It sits within the Bristol Central parliamentary constituency.