Claverton, Somerset
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| Claverton | |
  Claverton shown within Somerset |
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| OS grid reference | |
|---|---|
| Unitary authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ceremonial county | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode district | BA2 |
| Dialling code | 01225 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Avon |
| Ambulance | Great Western |
| European Parliament | South West England |
| UK Parliament | Wansdyke |
| North East Somerset from next general election |
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| List of places: UK • England • Somerset | |
Claverton is a small village situated approximately 2 miles (3 km) to the east of Bath at the southern end of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in Somerset, England.
The church of St Mary the Virgin has a Norman tower and contains a peel of 6 bells including 3 dated 1637. Other parts of the church date from the 13th century, but underwent extensive renovation in 1858.[1][2] Ralph Allen is buried in a pyramid-topped tomb in Claverton churchyard.[3]
Claverton Pumping Station is a pumping station, which pumps water from the River Avon to the Kennet and Avon Canal using power from the flow of the River Avon.[4] It has been designated by English Heritage as a grade II listed building.[5]
The American Museum in Britain is based at Claverton Manor, in a house, designed by Jeffry Wyatville and built in the 1820s[6] (Grid reference ST 785640). It is now a grade I listed building.[7]
Claverton was recognised as being of special architectural and historic interest and was designated a Conservation Area in November 1981.[8]
[edit] References
- ^ St Mary the Virgin Church, Claverton. The benefice of St Nicholas, Bathampton & St Mary the Virgin, Claverton. Retrieved on 2008-01-14.
- ^ St. Mary's Church. Images of England. Retrieved on 2008-01-14.
- ^ Mausoleum to Ralph Allen, in church- yard to south of St. Mary's Church. Images of England. Retrieved on 2008-01-14.
- ^ Claverton Pumping Station. Claverton Pumping Station. Retrieved on 2008-01-14.
- ^ Claverton Pumping Station. Images of England. Retrieved on 2007-05-09.
- ^ Garden Visit website
- ^ Claverton Manor (The American Museum). Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-12-16.
- ^ Claverton Conservation Character Appraisal. Bath and North East Somerset Council. Retrieved on 2008-01-14.
