Bishopsworth
Within Bristol (left) and England.
Statistics
Population:	11,444 [1]
Ordnance Survey
OS grid reference:	ST569686
Administration
Unitary authority:	Bristol
Region:	South West England
Constituent country:	England
Sovereign state:	United Kingdom
Other
Ceremonial county:	Bristol
Historic county:	Somerset
Services
Police force:	Avon and Somerset
Ambulance:	Great Western
Post office and telephone
Post town:	BRISTOL
Postal district:	BS13
Dialling code:	0117
Politics
UK Parliament:	Bristol South
European Parliament:	South West England

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The name may originally have been Bishport.^[2]

In 1928 the parish of Bedminster Down was created from the north of Bishopsworth in response to the development of the area. The parishes of Hartcliffe and Withywood were separated off more recently. Hartcliffe is a district of Bristol, England. ... Withywood is a district of Bristol, England, situated on the southern border of the city, between Hartcliffe and Bishopsworth, just north of Dundry Hill. ...

Bishopsworth has an estimated population of 11,444 people (2001 Census). Its municipal services are run by Bristol City Council whilst its local health services are managed by the Bristol South and West Primary Care Trust. UK Census 2001 logo A nationwide census, commonly known as Census 2001, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday 29 April 2001. ... The city of Bristol, England, is a unitary authority, represented by four Members of Parliament. ...

Local facilities include shops and pubs, a public library and swimming pool. A modern-style library in Chambéry A library is a collection of information resources and services, organized for use, and maintained by a public body, institution, or private individual. ... For the 2003 film, see Swimming Pool (film). ...

Church

St Peters Church, Bishopsworth

The first church in Bishopsworth was a small chapel dedicated to St Peter and St Paul built under an arrangement in 1194 between Robert Arthur, lord of the manor, and George de Dunster, prebend of Bedminster. The agreement provided for a chaplain to visit from Bedminster on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. This provision continued until dissolution in 1540. The chapel was converted into three cottages which stood until the Corporation demolished them in 1961 to make way for a swimming pool. This is an article about Robert Arthur film producer and screenwriter. ... The title of Lord of the Manor arose in the English medieval system of Manorialism following the Norman Conquest. ... Bedminster is an area of Bristol (England) to the south of the city centre; once a small town in Somerset. ...

The present church, dedicated to St Peter, was built in 1841-43. The neo-Norman design was the work of Samuel Charles Fripp.^[3] It is a grade II* listed building.^[4] The Nave of Durham Cathedral demonstrates the characteristic round arched style, though use of shallow pointed arches above the nave anticipates the Gothic style. ... Buckingham Palace, a Grade I listed building. ...

Bishopsworth Manor

Bishopsworth Manor was built around 1720 and is grade II* listed. ^[5]

Other listed buildings

The School House and attached school rooms in church road were built around 1840 in a Tudor Revival style and is grade II listed.^[6] Chestnut Court dates from the early 18th century in an early Georgian style.^[7]

References

1. ^ Bristol County Council, 2005. "Bishopsworth Ward Profile" (PDF)
2. ^ Bishopsworth. GENUKI. Retrieved on 2006-07-09.
3. ^ St Peters Bishopsworth. Retrieved on 2006-07-09.
4. ^ Church of St. Peter. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-07-09.
5. ^ Bishopsworth Manor. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-07-09.
6. ^ School House and attached school rooms. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-07-09.
7. ^ Chestnut Court. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-07-09.

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External links

• Bishopsworth Library