Washford
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Washford is a village on the
The village lies on the route of the Somerset Way and Celtic Way Exmoor Option.
History
Geography
Washford is 1 mile (1.6 km) southeast of Old Cleeve. The parish is in West Somerset local government district and Somerset shire county.[2]
Since 1933 there has been a broadcasting station at Washford. The front parts of the old transmitter building are now part of the Tropiquaria wildlife park and house their tropical hall, aquarium, the Washford Radio Museum and the Shadowstring Puppet Theatre.
Washford has a primary school, Old Cleeve Church of England School, which currently educates about 100 three- to nine-year-old children. Washford has a few shops, including a post office and a hairdresser.
Landmarks
Washford has a Methodist chapel, which is a Grade II listed building.[3]
The village of Washford has two inns: the Washford Inn and the White Horse Inn, which is a free house.
By the river and preserved watermill is Abbey Mill House, which is 18th-century and is also a listed building.[4]
References
- ^ Historic England. "Cleeve Abbey (Grade Scheduled Monument) (1014824)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
- ^ "Old Cleeve Parish". Exmoor National Park. Archived from the original on 21 November 2008. Retrieved 10 October 2008.
- ^ Historic England. "Methodist Chapel (1057523)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
- ^ HouseHistoric England. "Abbey Mill (1057537)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
External links
- Washford Inn – pub and hotel
- White Horse Inn – pub with accommodation
- Visit Watchet – Tourism – Review of the White Horse Inn/Hotel
