Museums · South West England
River Meavy
In or near Yelverton.
River Meavy — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Ruth Sharville — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Plym Bridge · 5.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
River Meavy 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Shaugh Prior Woods SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
River Meavy is a museum located in South-West England. It showcases the natural and cultural history of the region, providing insights into the local environment and heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
The river is believed to named after an Old English word, meaning "lively stream". The village of Meavy is in turn named after the river. Drake's Leat was a watercourse constructed in the 16th century to transport drinking water from the River Meavy towards Plymouth. Burrator Lodge was built in 1896 for the reservoir owner. It is now a Grade II listed building. In 2015, the property was put on the market.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.4546, -4.0681
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Bickleigh
- Postcode
- PL7 5HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Plym Bridge — 5.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: River Meavy (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Meavy?
- River Meavy is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL7 5HE), in the parish of Bickleigh.
- What is River Meavy?
- River Meavy — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to River Meavy?
- The nearest railway station is Plym Bridge, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL7 5HE.
- Is River Meavy a protected site?
- Yes — River Meavy is part of the Shaugh Prior Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to River Meavy?
- The nearest railway station is Plym Bridge, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL7 5HE.