Saltford
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Unitary authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
Ceremonial county | Somerset |
Region | South West |
Constituent country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Postcode district | BS31 |
Dial code | 01225 |
Police | Avon and Somerset |
Fire | Avon |
Ambulance | Great Western |
UK Parliament | Wansdyke to be North East Somerset from next general election. |
European Parliament | South West England |
List of places: UK • England • Somerset |
Saltford is a small village in the Bath and North East Somerset unitary authority, Somerset, England,
It lies on the A4 road and River Avon, where Saltford Lock and Kelston Lock provide access.
The local primary school (Saltford C of E Primary School) has extremely high results and is among the best in the country.
There are lots of public houses in the village: The Bird in Hand, The Jolly Sailor, The Crown and The Riverside.
The Church of St Mary dates from the 12th century and is a grade II listed building.[1]
The Manor House from around 1160[2] and 18th century Old Brass Mill[3] are listed as II*.
[edit] References
- ^ Church of St Mary. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-11-20.
- ^ Saltford Manor House. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-11-20.
- ^ Old Brass Mill. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-11-20.