Museums · South West England
Sparkford
In or near South Barrow.
Sparkford — 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
- Castle Cary · 7.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sparkford 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
Sparkford is a museum located in South-West England. It features a collection that highlights various aspects of local history and culture, providing insights into the region's heritage. The museum is a notable point of interest for those exploring the area.
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Background
History
There is evidence for continuous occupation from Roman to Saxon times. The village is listed in the Domesday Book for Somerset as Spercheforde. In about 1335 the manor was held by Nicholas de Hanyton, while by 1370 it was held by John Lovel of Titchmarsh. The next known owner is Sir Thomas Essex who held the manor in about 1554. Richard Newman acquired Sparkford manor in 1610 and this family held it until 1792. It then passed to the Bennett family of North Cadbury. The village appears formerly to have been situated south of the church, rather than to the north of it as at present. There are still signs of earthworks in the field that used to be called Lickhill. Some archaeological…
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- Coordinates
- 51.0355, -2.5655
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Sparkford
- Postcode
- BA22 7JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Nearest railway station
- Castle Cary — 7.8 km
- Official site
- www.sparkford.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Sparkford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sparkford?
- Sparkford is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA22 7JJ), in the parish of Sparkford.
- What is Sparkford?
- Sparkford — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sparkford?
- The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA22 7JJ.
- How do I get to Sparkford?
- The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA22 7JJ.