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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]

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3. www.kingswood.co.ukResidential and Outdoor Activity Centres | Kingswood

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   Providing day-trip and residential adventures that encourage confidence, resilience and life skills for schools and groups of all ages. Explore our programmes and outdoor activity centres across the UK and beyond.

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

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   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.

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

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   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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7. www.visionofbritain.org.uk › place › 446History of Kingswood by Bitton in South Gloucestershire | Map ...

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   KINGSWOOD, a village and a chapelry in Bitton parish, Gloucester. The village stands near the Bristol and Gloucester railway, between Stapleton and Mangotsfield stations, 3½ miles NE by E of Bristol; and has a post office† under Bristol.—The chapelry was constituted in 1821. ...

8. www.kingswoodmuseum.org.uk › museum › historyHistory - Kingswood Museum

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   Kingswood Chase. Discover the early medieval history of the King`s Wood – used for royal hunting in the 12th and 13th centuries. Learn about the lawless gangs who lived in the forest in the 19th century and the reformers including John Wesley who came to educate and convert them.

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   Where is Kingswood located?

   • 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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   Where is Kingswood Abbey?

   • 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.

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   Where is Kingswood in Bristol?

   • Broadly speaking, Kingswood spans the area from John Cabot Academy in the west to the A4174 ring road in the east. Some areas which are in close proximity to Kingswood, such as Two Mile Hill and St George East (both located within the City of Bristol) and parts of Hanham and Warmley Hill are often considered to be part of Kingswood by locals.

   Kingswood, South Gloucestershire - Wikipedia

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   What is Kingswood known for?

   • 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. It once constituted, for statistical purposes, the Kingswood urban area, but that entity no longer exists..

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   Where is Kingswood High Street?

   • Kingswood High Street is situated around 3 miles (5 km) south of the M4 and 2.5 miles (4 km) east of Lawrence Hill railway station. Buses connect the town to surrounding areas including the City Centre, Southmead Hospital, Keynsham and Cribbs Causeway. Six national rail stations currently exist within South Gloucestershire.

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   What is Kingswood Abbey Gatehouse?

   • It was one of the last monastic buildings to be constructed in England, not long before the Suppression of the Monasteries. Two storeys high, the gatehouse now straddles a road in the village, and above the central arch is a richly sculpted window. Read more about the history of Kingswood Abbey Gatehouse.

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10. www.english-heritage.org.uk › visit › placesHistory of Kingswood Abbey Gatehouse - English Heritage

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    This fine late medieval gatehouse once led into an important abbey, founded by Cistercian monks in the 12th century. The abbey was closed in 1538 during the Dissolution of the Monasteries, and now only the gatehouse survives. Two storeys high, it is decorated with some remarkable sculpture.