Castles · South West England
Awre
In or near Newnham.
Awre () is a village, civil parish and electoral ward in the Forest of Dean District of Gloucestershire, England, near the River Severn. Both the parish and the electoral ward include Blakeney, Etloe,
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cam and Dursley · 7.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Awre () is a village, civil parish and electoral ward in the Forest of Dean District of Gloucestershire, England, near the River Severn. Both the parish and the electoral ward include Blakeney, Etloe, Gatcombe, Viney Hill, and Two Bridges. According to the 2001 census, Awre had a population of 1,644, increasing to 1,714 at the 2011 census. The electoral ward gives similar figures
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Official information
Awre Parish is located within the Royal Forest of Dean and includes the villages of Awre, Blakeney, and several hamlets. The area offers a mix of historic information and leisure activities, attracting a diverse range of tourists each year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Awre () is a village, civil parish and electoral ward in the Forest of Dean District of Gloucestershire, England, near the River Severn. Both the parish and the electoral ward include Blakeney, Etloe, Gatcombe, Viney Hill, and Two Bridges. According to the 2001 census, Awre had a population of 1,644, increasing to 1,714 at the 2011 census. The electoral ward gives similar figures
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Background
History
The manor of Awre is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. Together with Lydney and Alvington, the parish of Awre comprised Bledisloe Hundred. Awre was a large parish which included the tithings of Blakeney, Bledisloe, Hagloe, and Etloe. The whole of Awre parish was included within the jurisdiction of the Forest of Dean before 1228.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7667, -2.4333
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Awre
- Postcode
- GL14 1ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Cam and Dursley — 7.5 km
- Official site
- www.awre-parish-council.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Awre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Red Hart (Public House)
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Church of St Andrew
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Bledisloe Tump
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Hagloe House
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Stretfield Hill
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Raisher And Unidentified Monument, About 17M South-South-East Of Tower In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary
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Vimpany And Two Longney Monuments About 15-22M South-East Of Tree Hodges Monuments In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary
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Church of St Mary
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Three Hodges Monuments, About 7-11M South Of South-East Nave Buttress In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary
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The Yew Tree (Public House)
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Unidentified Monument, About 10m East Of Chancel In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Awre?
- Awre is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL14 1ER), in the parish of Awre.
- What is Awre?
- Awre () is a village, civil parish and electoral ward in the Forest of Dean District of Gloucestershire, England, near the River Severn. Both the parish and the electoral ward include Blakeney, Etloe,
- How do I get to Awre?
- The nearest railway station is Cam and Dursley, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL14 1ER.
- Is Awre a protected site?
- Yes — Awre is part of the Upper Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Awre charge admission?
- Awre typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Awre?
- The nearest railway station is Cam and Dursley, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL14 1ER.