Museums · South West England
Kingsteignton
In or near Bishopsteignton.
Kingsteignton — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Newton Abbot · 1.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kingsteignton 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
Kingsteignton is a museum located in South-West England. It offers insights into local history and culture, showcasing a variety of exhibits relevant to the area. The museum serves as a resource for understanding the heritage of Kingsteignton and its surroundings.
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Background
History
Founded in the early 8th century by the kings of Wessex as the centre of a vast Saxon estate that extended from Teignmouth to Manaton, Kingsteignton was a key settlement in Saxon times and gave its name to the Saxon hundred of Teignton. The hundred moot or court was held in the village, but it appears that by the time of the Domesday Survey the name of the hundred had been changed to Teignbridge, possibly indicating that the site of the court had been moved. As a royal vill Kingsteignton provided rich pickings for Danish raiders who plundered it in 1001. Medieval prosperity funded the rebuilding of the parish church (St Michaels) in the 15th century. Its 85-foot (26 metre) tower was built…
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- Coordinates
- 50.5458, -3.5962
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Kingsteignton
- Postcode
- TQ12 3AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newton Abbot
- Nearest railway station
- Newton Abbot — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Kingsteignton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kingsteignton?
- Kingsteignton is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ12 3AL), in the parish of Kingsteignton.
- What is Kingsteignton?
- Kingsteignton — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kingsteignton?
- The nearest railway station is Newton Abbot, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ12 3AL.
- How do I get to Kingsteignton?
- The nearest railway station is Newton Abbot, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ12 3AL.