Towns & cities · South West England
Priston
Priston — village in Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oldfield Park · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Priston is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 232 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.3432°, -2.4399°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Priston is a civil parish and village 4 miles (6 km) south west of Bath in Bath and North East Somerset, which is within the English ceremonial county of Somerset. The parish includes the hamlet of Wilmington.
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Background
History
A walled field boundary, which marks the boundary between the manor of Priston village and the former manor of Wilmington hamlet contains megaliths, indicating it may have been a boundary in pre-historic times. Priston is the site of a Roman villa dating from about 100 AD. A coffin from this site was discovered in 1917. Around 925 the manor of Priston was given by king Æthelstan to Bath Abbey. The parish of Priston was part of the Keynsham Hundred, The village is recorded in the Domesday Book as including the presence of a church, possibly wooden; however the nave of the Church of St Luke and St Andrew was added in the 12th century, and the church has a tower dating from the 15th century.…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3432, -2.4399
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Priston
- Postcode
- BA2 9EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Population
- 232
- Nearest railway station
- Oldfield Park — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q639353 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Priston (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Luke and St Andrew's Church, Priston, Somerset.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Luke and St Andrew, Priston
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Duncorn Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Priest Barrow
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Tunley Camp
Vineyards · 1.9 km
Farmborough Common
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Pendown Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Church of All Saints, Dunkerton
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Centenary Wood Campsite
Campsites · 2.3 km
Somerset Coal Canal
Canals · 2.4 km
Camerton New Batch
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
Duncorn Hill
Vineyards · 2.6 km
St Lawrence
Cemeteries · 2.7 km
Priston is a village located in South East England with a population of 232. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 232
- Constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Priston
44 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Priston →
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Church of All Saints, Dunkerton
Church of All Saints, Dunkerton — church in Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Luke and St Andrew, Priston
Church of St Luke and St Andrew, Priston — church in Priston, Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK.
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Church of St Peter, Englishcombe
Church of St Peter, Englishcombe — church in Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK.
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Church of the Holy Trinity, Newton St Loe
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📷 5Castles · South West England
Culverhay Castle
Culverhay Castle — castle in Englishcombe, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Fielding's Road Bridge
Fielding's Road Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Cemeteries · South West England
Haycombe Cemetery
Haycombe Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · South West England
Michael Tippett Centre
Michael Tippett Centre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Hill forts · South West England
Newton St Loe Castle
Newton St Loe Castle — Grade I listed castle in Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 285m north west of Manor Farm
Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 285m north west of Manor Farm — archaeological site in Englishcombe, Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 420m south west of Barrowmead Cottage
Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 420m south west of Barrowmead Cottage — archaeological site in Englishcombe, Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Chapels · South West England
Partis College
Partis College — Grade I listed building in Bath, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Cemeteries · South West England
Saint Michael's and All Angels
Saint Michael's and All Angels is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Canals · South West England
Somerset Coal Canal
Somerset Coal Canal — canal in Somerset, England.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St Peter's Church, Camerton Park
St Peter's Church, Camerton Park — church in Camerton, Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Cemeteries · South West England
Twerton Cemetery
Twerton Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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University Theatre
University Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Canals · South West England
Weston Cut
Weston Cut — navigation cut on the River Avon in Bath, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Canal locks · South West England
Weston Lock
Weston Lock — lock on the Avon Navigation in Bath, England, UK.
📷 5Farms (open to visitors) · South West England
Bath City Farm
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📷 5Castles · South West England
Gatehouse 35 Metres To West Of The Castle Keep
Gatehouse 35 Metres To West Of The Castle Keep — a Grade I-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Newton Park
Newton Park — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Luke and St Andrew, Priston
Church of St Luke and St Andrew, Priston — church in Priston, Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Duncorn Hill
Duncorn Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 178 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Priest Barrow
Priest Barrow — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 134 m.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Tunley Camp
vallate Iron Age hill fort in the Bath and North East Somerset district of Somerset, England, UK
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Farmborough Common
Farmborough Common — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 177 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Pendown Hill
Pendown Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
Where to eat & stay near Priston
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Centenary Wood Campsite
Centenary Wood Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Bury View Farm
Bury View Farm — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Corston Fields Farm
Corston Fields Farm — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Radstock Hotel
The Radstock Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Bath Marina & Caravan Park
Bath Marina & Caravan Park — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Bloomfield House
Bloomfield House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Wheatsheaf
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Apple Tree Inn
Apple Tree Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Fox And Badger Public House
Fox And Badger Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Cross Keys Inn
Cross Keys Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Velo Lounge
Velo Lounge — a restaurant in england south east. Cuisine: british. Brand: Lounges.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Priston?
- Priston is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 9EE), in the parish of Priston.
- What is Priston?
- Priston — village in Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Priston?
- The nearest railway station is Oldfield Park, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2 9EE.
- Is Priston a protected site?
- Yes — Priston is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Priston free to visit?
- Yes, Priston is free to enter.
- How do I get to Priston?
- The nearest railway station is Oldfield Park, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 9EE.