Easton in Gordano
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| Easton in Gordano | |
  Easton in Gordano shown within Somerset |
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| Population | 2,761 |
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| OS grid reference | |
| Unitary authority | North Somerset |
| Ceremonial county | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRISTOL |
| Postcode district | BS20 0XX |
| Dialling code | 01275 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Avon |
| Ambulance | Great Western |
| European Parliament | South West England |
| UK Parliament | Woodspring |
| List of places: UK • England • Somerset | |
Easton in Gordano sometimes shortened to "E-I-G" is a village in the North Somerset unitary authority in England. In 1991 the population was 2,761.[1]
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[edit] Location
It is situated at the north-eastern end of the Gordano valley, on the south bank of the Avon, opposite Shirehampton, adjacent to the village of Pill and commands an extensive view over the Bristol Channel. South Wales and Royal Portbury Dock are also clearly visible. Part of the Dock is within the parish.
[edit] History
In early records Easton in Gordano was known as Estone but for many centuries the village has also been known as St. George. It was mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1085.
After the Second World War a housing development grew up in the lodway area and there are many residential homes there now.
Between 1974 and 1999 the parish was in the now abolished County of Avon.
[edit] Church
The village church is dedicated to St. George, and was rebuilt, with the exception of the tower, in 1872. The registers date from 1559.
The date of the first Church on this site is unknown, but records exist dating back to 1239.[2]
It has been designated by English Heritage as a grade II* listed building.[3]
[edit] Current
It is commonly used as a place for commuting to Bristol as it has excellent transport links being close to the M5 and Bristol. It is also close to the Gordano Services on the M5.
It is a sought after location due to its quiet and tranquility albeit you can hear traffic on the M5 in parts of the village.
[edit] Facilities
There aren't many facilities in Easton-in-Gordano other than the church and the church hall with its scout hut behind.
There is a playgroup run in the village hall and it can hired out for other activities.
A local cricket club exists and a football club called "St. George Easton in Gordano AFC" which was founded in 1917.
The main facilities are in the village of Pill or alternatively just a few miles away in Portishead.
[edit] Pubs
There are two pubs - the Kings Arms and the Rudgleigh Inn.
The Rudgleigh Inn is located on the main A369 Portishead to Bristol Road.
The Kings Arms is located in the village on St. Georges Hill.
It is also home to three local skittles teams and as such there is a skittle alley as an annex to the pub.
[edit] Doctors
There is a doctors' surgery on the Pill/Easton in Gordano Boundary at Lodway Close.
[edit] Transport
Easton in Gordano is well served by roads given the nearby M5 and A369 which links to Bristol and Portishead.
Also a bus route from Portishead to Bristol City Centre runs through the village.
[edit] Local Newspapers
The local Clevedon Mercury and Portishead Times newspapers are delivered to residents free of charge usually by Saturday morning.
[edit] Famous Anecdotes
Easton in Gordano is the birthplace of the explorer Bertram Thomas.
It is celebrated in the song of the same name, by The Wurzels.
[edit] References
- ^ Census, 1991. "Select Census Figures 2001 for North Somerset Council.",
- ^ "[1].,
- ^ St. George's Church. Images of England. Retrieved on 2007-07-18.
