Chew Magna, village in the United Kingdom
Chew Magna is a civil parish and village in Bath and North East Somerset comprising several smaller areas including Bishop-Sutton, Knowle, and North Elm. The settlement sits south of Bristol along a branch of the Avon River and features many stone buildings spanning centuries of construction.
The village has roots in Saxon times and developed into a major wool-trading center during medieval periods. Bishops of Bath and Wells owned land here and built a palace grand enough to accommodate kings and queens.
The village takes its name from the Chew River that flows through the area, with Magna added to distinguish it as the largest settlement along the waterway. Today, St Andrews Church and the local pubs serve as gathering places where residents come together for worship and community events.
The village is easily accessible by road via the B3130 and well signposted in the area. Visitors can explore historic buildings, riverside paths, and walking routes through the surrounding countryside.
During World War II, a decoy fire was set up nearby to confuse enemy aircraft targeting Bristol, and concrete pillboxes from that era still stand in the area today. These remnants serve as tangible reminders of how the village prepared for wartime threats.
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