Where is Ravenscroft School?

Ravenscroft School is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 7RW), in the parish of Norton St Philip.

How do I get to Ravenscroft School?

The nearest railway station is Avoncliff, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2 7RW.

Is Ravenscroft School free to visit?

Yes, Ravenscroft School is free to enter.

How do I get to Ravenscroft School?

The nearest railway station is Avoncliff, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 7RW.

Natural landmarks · South West England

Ravenscroft School

In or near Freshford.

Free admission

Ravenscroft School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Water tower, Farleigh Hungerford - geograph.org.uk - 1004077 — Mark Anderson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Avoncliff · 3.2 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Ravenscroft School is a school heritage located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.

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Place summary

Ravenscroft School is located in South-East England. It serves as an educational institution, although specific historical or architectural details are not provided.

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Background

History

Ravenscroft was founded by Mr Henry F. Bailey as a preparatory school for boys at Yelverton, Devon, in 1931. In the course of its existence, it had at least three different homes. Its first home was a house at Yelverton called Ravenscroft House, on the edge of Yelverton Common, with views over Dartmoor. This was previously known as 'Hayesleigh' and is now the Ravenscroft Care Home. In 1941, during the Second World War, a new but temporary Royal Air Force airfield called RAF Harrowbeer was constructed on part of Roborough Down close to Yelverton, and Ravenscroft House was requisitioned to become the officers' mess. The school closed at Yelverton, and Mr Bailey left to teach temporarily at…

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Coordinates: 51.3113, -2.2917
District: Somerset
Parish: Norton St Philip
Postcode: BA2 7RW
Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
Established: 1931
Nearest railway station: Avoncliff — 3.2 km

Sources

wikidata: Q7296521 (CC0)
wikipedia: Ravenscroft School, Somerset (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Castles · South West England

Hermitage House, Farleigh Castle

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Memorials & monuments · South West England

Water Tower And Hydrant, About 60 Metres South Of Church Of St Leonard

Water Tower And Hydrant, About 60 Metres South Of Church Of St Leonard — a water tower in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ english-heritage.org.uk

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Castles · South West England

Farleigh Hungerford

Farleigh Hungerford (grid reference ST800576) is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Norton St Philip, in the Somerset district, in the ceremonial county of Somerset, England, 9 mi

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Chapel of St Leonard, perimeter wall and gateway, Farleigh Hungerford Castle

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Chapels · South West England

Chapel of St Leonard, perimeter wall and gateway, Farleigh Hungerford Castle

Chapel of St Leonard, perimeter wall and gateway, Farleigh Hungerford Castle — Grade I listed chapel in Mendip, United Kingdom.

FreeGrade I👶↗ english-heritage.org.uk

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Literary houses · South West England

Farleigh Hungerford Castle

Farleigh Hungerford Castle — a literary house museum in england south east.

♿↗ english-heritage.org.uk

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Castles · South West England

Farleigh Hungerford Castle

Farleigh Hungerford Castle — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

👶↗ english-heritage.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near Ravenscroft School

Places to stay

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Campsites · South West England

Stowford Manor Farm Camping

Stowford Manor Farm Camping — a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ stowfordmanorfarm.co.uk

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Campsites · South West England

Farleigh Road Campsite

Farleigh Road Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

↗ farleighroadcampsite.co.uk

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Hotels · South West England

The George Inn

The George Inn — a hotel in england south east.

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Caravan parks · South West England

Barrow Farm CL

Barrow Farm CL — a caravan park in england south east.

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Campsites · South West England

Pitchperfect

Pitchperfect — a campsite in england south east.

↗ pitchperfectcamping.co.uk

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B&Bs · South West England

Priory Steps

Priory Steps — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.

↗ bradfordonavon.co.uk