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Welcome to Whitchurch Village, BS14

Whitchurch Village is situated on the southern boundary of Bristol and lies astride the old Bristol to Wells toll road - now the A37.  The village has been extended in recent years and is now home to around 2000 people.

Historical data shows that the village was founded in the 12th century, about the time of the construction of the present church and there is archaeological evidence of both iron age and roman occupation.

Village Landmarks

Maes Knoll Tump

is a triangular Iron Age Hillfort which overlooks the village from the South.  It dates from around 250-500 BC and was home to tribes prior to the roman invasion.   The name "Maes" derives from the meaning "Flat Top". 

St Nicholas Church

is a Norman style church and was built on the site of the former chapel of St White in the 12th century and was originally called St Whites Church, from which the village inherited its name.  It was extended in the 15th century and is a Grade II listed building, this is how we see it today.

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United Reform Church

is located on the Bristol Road, next to Whitchurch Primary School.  The URC was built in 1867.  Refurbished in 1989, the Church Hall is available for hire.

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Whitchurch Primary School

is located next to the URC on the A37.  It was established in 1914 and replaced a former national school.  It has a capacity of 315 pupils.

Lyons Court Farm

is itself a Grade II listed building and the oldest inhabited building in the village.  It is also the site of the discovery of a Roman coin hoard, minting material and two Roman coffins suggesting there to be a Roman Villa and/or Mint in the area.

The Toll House

is on the corner of Maggs Lane and was built to house the toll collectors.  The tollgate was erected to collect tolls from travellers from outside the parish. All tollgates were removed in the 1870s and the toll houses sold.  It has also previously been a local store.

The Black Lion Pub

sits on the corner of the A37 and Staunton Lane.  It is situated on the site of two original Inns  - The Black Lion and the White Hart and was rebuilt in 1935.  Later it was renamed the Maes Knoll and became a Toby Carvery.  It has recently been refurbished and has re-taken its original name.

Saltwell Viaduct

Built in the late 18th Century, Saltwell Viaduct lies on the A37 and crosses Brislington Brook to the North of the village.

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The Poor House

is on the A37 in the centre of the village.  Whitchurch was part of the Keynsham Poor Union which started in 1836.  Most were transferred to the Union Workhouse in Keynsham,  however some inhabitants remained.

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