Visit Shapwick, Somerset Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Shapwick, Somerset

  

Shapwick, Somerset Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Shapwick, Somerset

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Shapwick, Somerset history

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Shapwick is the site of one end of the Sweet Track, an ancient causeway dating from the 39th century BC. In 1998 a hoard of 9,238 silver denarii (the second largest hoard ever found from the Roman Empire) was discovered in the remains of a previously unknown Roman villa near Shapwick.

Shapwick, Somerset geography / climate

Shapwick Heath is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest and national nature reserve. It is a former raised bog lying in the basin of the River Brue. The site supports a diverse community of terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates. The adjoining Shapwick Moor has been purchased by the Hawk and Owl Trust.

You can visit Shapwick, Somerset places with Walkfo Shapwick, Somerset to hear history at Shapwick, Somerset’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Shapwick, Somerset has 16 places to visit in our interactive Shapwick, Somerset map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Shapwick, Somerset, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Shapwick, Somerset places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Shapwick, Somerset & the surrounding areas.

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16 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Shapwick, Somerset tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Shapwick, Somerset

  

Best Shapwick, Somerset places to visit

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Shapwick, Somerset has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Shapwick, Somerset’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Shapwick, Somerset’s information audio spots:

Church of All Saints, Ashcott The Anglican Church of All Saints in Ashcott, Somerset, was built in the 15th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Shapwick The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Shapwick was consecrated in 1331. It is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset.

Shapwick Manor Shapwick Manor at Shapwick in Somerset is a Grade II* listed manor house. It was largely remodelled in the 19th century by Henry Strangways on his return from South Australia in 1871.

Polden Hills Polden Hills in Somerset, England are a long, low ridge, extending for 10 miles (16 km) They are now bisected at their western end by the M5 motorway and a railway.

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