Museums · East of England
Sawbridgeworth
In or near Sheering.
Sawbridgeworth — a museum in england-london, 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
- Sawbridgeworth · 0.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sawbridgeworth is a museum in england-london, 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
Sawbridgeworth is a museum located in London. It offers insights into the local history and heritage of the area. The museum showcases various exhibits that reflect the town's past and its significance within the region.
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Background
History
The name Sawbridgeworth derives from the Old English Saebeorhtsworð meaning the enclosure belonging to someone called Saebeorht. The manor of "Sabrixteworde" (one of the many spellings previously associated with the town) was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. After the Battle of Hastings it was granted to Geoffrey de Mandeville by William the Conqueror. Local notables have included John Leventhorpe, an executor of both King Henry IV and King Henry V's wills, and Anne Boleyn, who was given the Pishiobury/Pishobury estate, located to the south of the town. ]] The Great Hyde Hall mansion and surrounding land was acquired by Sir Walter Lawrence, the master builder, in the 1920s. In 1934,…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8140, 0.1500
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- East Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Sawbridgeworth
- Postcode
- CM21 9BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hertford and Stortford
- Nearest railway station
- Sawbridgeworth — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Sawbridgeworth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Good Intent Public House
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George Fourth Public House (On Island At Junction With Station Road)
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
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The Red House
Historic houses · 0.2 km
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The Market House
Historic houses · 0.2 km
King William IV Public House
Historic pubs · 0.3 km
Parish Church of Great St Mary's
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Sawbridgeworth Cinema
Theatres · 0.3 km
The Bull Public House (650 Yards North Of Station Road)
Historic pubs · 0.8 km
Kecksy's Farm Campsite
Campsites · 1.0 km
The Osier Bed
Viewpoints · 1.1 km
Sawbridgeworth Town Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.2 km
Sawbridgeworth Marsh
Wildlife reserves · 1.2 km
Nearby
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Good Intent Public House
Good Intent Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
George Fourth Public House (On Island At Junction With Station Road)
George Fourth Public House (On Island At Junction With Station Road) in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
The Red House
The Red House — building in Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
The Market House
The Market House — Grade II* listed building in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
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King William IV Public House
King William IV Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Parish Church of Great St Mary's
Parish Church of Great St Mary's — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Sawbridgeworth
Places to stay
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Kecksy's Farm Campsite
Kecksy's Farm Campsite — a campsite in england london.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Good Intent Public House
Good Intent Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
George Fourth Public House (On Island At Junction With Station Road)
George Fourth Public House (On Island At Junction With Station Road) in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
King William IV Public House
King William IV Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Bull Public House (650 Yards North Of Station Road)
The Bull Public House (650 Yards North Of Station Road) in England East, United Kingdom.
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The Hand And Crown Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sawbridgeworth?
- Sawbridgeworth is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM21 9BB), in the parish of Sawbridgeworth.
- What is Sawbridgeworth?
- Sawbridgeworth — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sawbridgeworth?
- The nearest railway station is Sawbridgeworth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM21 9BB.
- How do I get to Sawbridgeworth?
- The nearest railway station is Sawbridgeworth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM21 9BB.