Littleton gunpowder works, Bristol

Name: Littleton gunpowder works
Address: Bristol, United Kingdom

#309 among attractions in Bristol

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Littleton gunpowder works between Winford and Chew Magna in the English county of Somerset, started gunpowder production around 1650 and continued until approximately 1820. It is a listed as a scheduled monument. ()

Coordinates: 51°22'37"N, 2°38'54"W

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Bristol United Kingdom

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Littleton gunpowder works – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chew Valley Lake, St Andrew's Church, Dundry, Church of St Mary the Virgin.

3.1 miSE
Large man-made lake and birdwatching site
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Church
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1.6 miN
Tower, Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Dundry, Bristol
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3.1 miE
Church, Cemetery
Church of St Mary the Virgin
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1.3 miSE
Lake
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture
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2.3 miN
Area
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2.6 miSW
Church
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3.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Chew Valley
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3.7 miNW
Farmer's market, Memorial, Restaurant
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Church
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