Keynsham
Keynsham is a city between Bristol and Bath in south-west England . It belongs to the district of Bath and North East Somerset in the region of South West England and has a population of 15,500.
History and geography
Keynsham traditionally belongs to the County of Somerset , was assigned to County Avon from 1974 to 1996 and is now part of the Unitary Authority of Bath and North East Somerset . At Keynsham, the Chew River flows into the Avon .
Keynsham is dotted with Roman relics, such as the Roman villas in Somerdale and Durley Hill, and a burial ground between Keynsham and Saltford . The place is said to be named after Saint Keyna , the growth of the village in the Middle Ages is based on the associated Abbey of Keynsham Priory (founded in 1169 by William FitzRobert, 2nd Earl of Gloucester ). Keynsham was the site of a battle between royal troops and the rebellious Duke of Monmouth .
Twin town
Web links
- Keynsham On-line - a website with information about the city
- St Keyne
- Keynsham Town Council
Coordinates: 51 ° 25 ′ N , 2 ° 30 ′ W