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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kingswood,_SouthKingswood, South Gloucestershire - Wikipedia

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   Kingswood is a town and civil parish in the South Gloucestershire district of the ceremonial county of Gloucestershire, England. The town is situated 3 miles (4.8 km) east-northeast of Bristol. [1] Broadly speaking, Kingswood spans the area from John Cabot Academy in the west to the A4174 ring road in the east.

2. www.britannica.com › place › Kingswood-EnglandKingswood | Historic Town, Bristol Suburb | Britannica

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   May 7, 2024 · Kingswood, urbanized area, unitary authority of South Gloucestershire, historic county of Gloucestershire, southwestern England. It is situated directly east of the city of Bristol. Kingswood was closely associated with the 18th-century Methodist leaders George Whitefield and John Wesley.

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4. mapcarta.com › 17636512Kingswood Map - Village - Stroud District, England, UK - Mapcarta

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   Kingswood is a town and civil parish within the Stroud district of Gloucestershire, England. It is southwest of Wotton-under-Edge and has a population of 1,290, increasing to 1,395 at the 2011 Census.The village is located on the edge of the Cotswolds. Wikipedia. Photo: James Purkiss, CC BY-SA 2.0.

5. www.english-heritage.org.uk › visit › placesKingswood Abbey Gatehouse | English Heritage

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   Address: Abbey Street, Kingswood, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8RA. Before You Go. The little Cotswold village of Kingswood, near Wotton-under-Edge, was once the site of an important Cistercian abbey. Today, all that survives of the abbey is the fine 15th-century gatehouse that once controlled access to the monastery.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kingswood,_Stroud_DistrictKingswood, Stroud District - Wikipedia

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   Kingswood is a town and civil parish within the Stroud district of Gloucestershire, England. It is southwest of Wotton-under-Edge and has a population of 1,290, increasing to 1,395 at the 2011 Census. The village is located on the edge of the Cotswolds.

7. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g8617764THE BEST Things to Do in Kingswood (Updated 2024) - Tripadvisor

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   May 13, 2024 · Things to Do in Kingswood, England: See Tripadvisor's 1,005 traveler reviews and photos of Kingswood tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Kingswood. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Is Kingswood still a 'proper' area?

   • Although anything beyond this point is technically no longer Kingswood 'proper', locals often consider the shops and residential areas that fringe the road named 'Two Mile Hill' (located within the area of the same name) to be a continuation of Kingswood. In 2011 it had a population of 40,734. In 1894 Kingswood became an urban district.

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   What was Kingswood known for?

   • Kingswood was closely associated with the 18th-century Methodist leaders George Whitefield and John Wesley. It was formerly a dormitory community for colliers employed on the Somerset coalfield and has continued as a largely residential area for Bristol. Its industries include printing, light engineering, and the manufacture of brushes.

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   What was the King's Wood in Saxon times?

   • In Saxon times, The 'King's Wood' was a royal hunting estate which surrounded Bristol, extending as far as Filwood in South Bristol. "From early days the Constable of Bristol Castle, the king's officer in the area, was also the Chief Ranger of the Kingswood Forest and the first of these recorded is Ella who died in 920.

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9. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Tourism-g8617764-KingswoodKingswood, England: All You Need to Know Before You Go (2024 ...

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   Kingswood Tourism: Tripadvisor has 1,005 reviews of Kingswood Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Kingswood resource.