Other places · South West England
Westbury-on-Trym
In or near Easter Compton.
Westbury-on-Trym — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sea Mills · 2.6 km
About
Westbury-on-Trym is a other in wales-south, 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: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Westbury-on-Trym is a suburb located in South Wales. It is known for its historical significance and features a mix of architectural styles, reflecting its development over the centuries. The area includes several listed buildings, contributing to its character and heritage.
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Background
History
The origins of Westbury-on-Trym predate those of Bristol itself. In the 6th century Westbury was in the territory of Hwicce, which became part of Mercia in the 7th century. The earliest record of Westbury, in the form Uuestburg, was in a charter dated between 793 and 796. -burg or -bury was from the Old English burh, which usually meant a fort but could also mean a fortified house or a minster. The name may refer to a minster already present on the site of the parish church in the 8th century. It is not clear why the burh was "west". It possibly referred to the westernmost minster in the territory of Hwicce. At the end of the 8th century, King Offa of Mercia granted land at Westbury to his…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4930, -2.6196
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS9 3DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol North West
- Nearest railway station
- Sea Mills — 2.6 km
- Official site
- www.bristol.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Westbury-on-Trym (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westbury-on-Trym?
- Westbury-on-Trym is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS9 3DH), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Westbury-on-Trym?
- Westbury-on-Trym — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Westbury-on-Trym?
- The nearest railway station is Sea Mills, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS9 3DH.
- Is Westbury-on-Trym a protected site?
- Yes — Westbury-on-Trym is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Westbury-on-Trym?
- The nearest railway station is Sea Mills, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS9 3DH.