Woollard

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Woollard
Somerset
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The centre of the village
Location
Grid reference: ST632645
Location: 51°22’45"N, 2°32’0"W
Data
Population: 130  (2011)
Post town: Bristol
Postcode: BS40
Dialling code: 01761
Local Government
Council: Bath & NE Somerset
Parliamentary
constituency:
North East Somerset

Woollard is a small village on the River Chew in the Chew Valley in Somerset. It is to be found in the north of the county, seven miles from Bristol, nine miles from Bath, and four miles from Keynsham.

The special architectural and historic interest of Woollard was recognised by its designation as a Conservation Area in 1990.[1]

History

Woollard is close to the route of the ancient Wansdyke

The village had a mediæval bridge with three pointed arches and double arch-ribs. This was rebuilt following the substantial damage caused by the floods of 1968.

About the village

Woollard is on the course of the Monarch's Way long-distance footpath.

The parish has a variety of Grade II listed buildings:

Outside links

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