Chew Magna
Chew Magna shown within Somerset
Population	approx. 120
OS grid reference	ST577631
Unitary authority	Bath and North East Somerset
Ceremonial county	Somerset
Region	South West
Constituent country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	BRISTOL
Postcode district	BS40
Dialling code	01275
Police	Avon and Somerset
Fire	Avon
Ambulance	Great Western
UK Parliament	Wansdyke
	North East Somerset (from next general election).
European Parliament	South West England
List of places: UK • England • Somerset

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Chew Magna (grid reference ST575631) is a village within the Chew Valley in North East Somerset, England. To the south of the village is Chew Valley Lake. The village is on the B3130, about 10 miles (16 km) from Bristol, 15 miles (24 km) from Bath, 13 miles (21 km) from the city of Wells, and 6 miles (10 km) from Bristol International Airport. The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using latitude or longitude. ... This article is about Chew Valley in Somerset. ... Bath and North East Somerset (commonly referred to as BANES or B&NES) is a unitary authority that was created on April 1, 1996 following the abolition of the County of Avon. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Map of the lake Chew Valley Lake (grid reference ST5659) is a large reservoir in the Chew Valley, Somerset, England, and the fifth-largest artificial lake in the United Kingdom (the largest in south-west England), with an area of 1,200 acres (4. ... This article is about the English city. ... Bath is a city in Somerset, England most famous for its baths fed by three hot springs. ... For other uses, see Wells (disambiguation). ... Bristol International Airport (IATA: BRS, ICAO: EGGD) is the commercial airport serving the city of Bristol in England, and the surrounding area. ...

It is just on the northern edge of the Mendip Hills (a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), and was designated a conservation area in 1978.^[1] There are many listed buildings reflecting the history of the village. The River Chew flows through the village. Just outside the village is Chew Magna Reservoir this small Bristol Water supply reservoir intercepts the Winford Brook. The Mendip Hills (commonly called The Mendips) are a range of limestone hills (karst) situated to the south of Bristol and Bath in north Somerset, England. ... An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England and Wales (AONB) is one of 41 areas in England or Wales that has been specially designated by the Countryside Agency on behalf of the United Kingdom government. ... A conservation area is a tract of land that has been awarded protected status in order to ensure that natural features or biota are safeguarded. ... Buckingham Palace, a Grade I listed building. ... The River Chew is a small river in England. ... Chew Magna Reservoir ST565632 is a small reservoir on the western outskirts of the vilage of Chew Magna, Somerset, England. ... Bristol Water supplies 300 million litres of drinking water to over 1 million customers in a 1000 square mile area centered on Bristol. ... Winford (Grid reference ST540651) is a small vilage within the Chew Valley in North Somerset about 8 miles south of Bristol very close to Regil and Chew Valley Lake. ...

It has around 1,200 residents. There are two primary schools and a secondary school, several shops and small businesses, three churches, three pubs serving the area. There is also a football pitch and children's play area. The village frequently wins regional categories in the Calor Village of the Year competition, and is currently moving towards zero waste status, having been described as "probably the greenest parish in Britain".^[2] A primary school in Český Těšín, Poland. ... Secondary school is a term used to describe an institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling, known as secondary education, takes place. ... The Calor Village of the Year is a competition organised by British gas provider Calor to identify the village that best meets the following criteria of a well-balanced, pro-active, caring community which has made the best of local opportunities to maintain and enhance the quality of life for... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ...

History

Chew Magna is the largest village in the district, and can trace its importance back to Saxon times. It was a thriving woollen centre in the Middle Ages. The manor of Chew was held by the Bishops of Bath and Wells, from 1062 to 1548, and for that reason the village was called Chew Episcopi or Bishop's Chew. The Bishops built a palace near the church of St. Andrews, which was visited by Henry III in 1250.^[3] Chew Court is a surviving part of the palace. More recently, since about 1600, the name has been Chew Magna because this has been the most important of the several villages along the banks of the River Chew. According to Robinson it was an episcopal property held by Giso, the last Saxon bishop and the name Magna comes from the Latin meaning 'the greater'.^[4] For other uses, see Anglo-Saxon. ... The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ... The Bishop of Bath and Wells heads the Church of England Diocese of Bath and Wells in the Province of Canterbury in England. ... Henry III (1 October 1207 – 16 November 1272) was the son and successor of John Lackland as King of England, reigning for fifty-six years from 1216 to his death. ... The River Chew is a small river in England. ... Gisa (also spelt Giso) was Bishop of Wells from 1060 to 1088. ...

Around 1700 the Lord of the Manor was Sir William Jones the Attorney General of England^[5] and in the 1820s it was the seat of Lord Lyttelton.^[6] Until about 1880 the village had toll roads and a toll house to collect the fees.^[7] During the 19th and 20th centuries the importance of the wool trade in the village declined and it became largely a dormitory area for the cities of Bristol and Bath, although it has continued to be the commercial centre of the valley. The building of Chew Valley Lake in the 1950s has brought further opportunities for leisure and tourism.^[7] In most common law jurisdictions, the Attorney General is the main legal adviser to the government, and in some jurisdictions may in addition have executive responsibility for law enforcement or responsibility for public prosecutions. ... Lord Lyttelton by Carlo Pellegrini, 1871. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Commuters waiting for the morning train in Maplewood, New Jersey A bedroom community, dormitory town, or commuter town is a community that is primarily residential in character, with most of its workers commuting to a nearby town or city to earn their livelihood. ... This article is about the English city. ... Bath is a city in Somerset, England most famous for its baths fed by three hot springs. ... A relaxing afternoon of leisure: a young girl resting in a pool. ... “Tourist” redirects here. ...

Government and politics

Chew Magna has its own Parish council^[8] which has some responsibility for local issues, and is part of the Chew Valley North Ward which is represented by one councillor on the Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority which has wider responsibilities for services such as education, refuse, tourism, etc. The village is a part of the Wansdyke constituency, which will change its boundaries at the next general election, with Chew Magna becoming part of the North East Somerset,^[9] and is part of the South West England constituency of the European Parliament. Main articles: Local government in the United Kingdom, Parish and Civil parish In England parish councils were formed in 1894 to take over local oversight of social welfare and civic duties in towns and villages. ... Bath and North East Somerset (commonly referred to as BANES or B&NES) is a unitary authority that was created on April 1, 1996 following the abolition of the County of Avon. ... A unitary authority is a type of local authority, which has a single tier and is responsible for all local government functions within its area. ... Wansdyke is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ... North East Somerset is a constituency created by the Boundary Commission for England as the successor seat to the Wansdyke Parliamentary Seat. ... The constituency (first used 2004) within England; Gibraltar is in the inset. ...

Demographics

According to the 2001 Census the Chew Valley North Ward (which includes Chew Magna and Chew Stoke), had 2,307 residents, living in 911 households, with an average age of 42.3 years. Of these 77% of residents describing their health as 'good', 21% of 16–74 year olds had no qualifications; and the area had an unemployment rate of 1.3% of all economically active people aged 16–74. In the Index of Multiple Deprivation 2004, it was ranked at 26,243 out of 32,482 wards in England, where 1 was the most deprived LSOA and 32,482 the least deprived.^[10] Census 2001 is the name by which the national census conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday 29 April 2001 is known. ...

Schools

Chew Magna Primary School^[11] won a Becta award for the use of ICT in Practice in 2005 for using the fantasy role-playing computer game Myst to support literacy and communication.^[12] Becta (the British Educational Communications and Technology Agency) is an agency of Department for Education and Skills in the UK. In its capacity it oversees the procurement of all information and communications technology (ICT) equipment and e-learning strategy for schools. ... In the United Kingdom, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a subject in education, and a part of the National Curriculum. ... Myst (or MYST) is a graphic adventure computer game designed and directed by the brothers Robyn and Rand Miller. ...

Chew Valley School is the main secondary school (11–18 years) for the valley.^[13] It is situated between Chew Magna and Chew Stoke. The latest (2004) Ofsted Inspection Report describes this specialist Performing Arts College as a mixed comprehensive school with 1,158 pupils on roll, including 196 students in the sixth form. It says the school is popular and oversubscribed, and has been successful in gaining a number of national and regional awards.^[14] Chew Valley School is situated within the Chew Valley in Bath and North East Somerset in South West England. ... Secondary education - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Bridge at Chew Stoke Chew Stoke is a small village approximately 8 miles south of Bristol. ... Ofsted logo The Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) is a non-ministerial government department, established in 1993 under the Education (Schools) Act 1992. ... Arts Colleges were introduced in 1995 as part of the Specialist Schools Programme in the United Kingdom. ... A Comprehensive school is a type of school providing secondary level education in England or Wales. ...

Famous residents

John Sanger a circus proprietor lived in the village in the 19th century.^[15] The current residents of Chew Magna include Richard Brock a Natural history film producer,^[16] Dr Phil Hammond a General Practitioner and comedian.^[17] John Sanger (1816 - 22 August 1889) was an English circus proprietor. ... The Big Top of Billy Smarts Circus Cambridge 2004. ... Richard Brock worked in the BBC as a Natural History film producer Unit for 35 years producing, among others, the highly successful Life on Earth, the Living Planet series and The Blue Planet, collaborating with David Attenborough. ... Table of natural history, 1728 Cyclopaedia Natural history is an umbrella term for what are now often viewed as several distinct scientific disciplines of integrative organismal biology. ... Dr Phil Hammond is a doctor who has become noted as a comedian and commentator on health issues in the UK. Although he still works part time as a GP he is most famous for his humorous commentary on the NHS. He first came into the public spotlight writing a... A general practitioner (GP), family physician or family practitioner (FP) is a physician/medical doctor who provides primary care. ...

Go Zero project

Chew Magna is also the home of the "Go Zero" project which promotes education for sustainability at all levels in society, and it will seek to conserve and make improvements to the environment in the UK and overseas. The four groups within Go Zero are; Transport and Energy (which includes Dragonflyer Mobility, a plan to develop a range of integrated services that offer communities in the West of England cost-effective, flexible and environmentally sustainable transport), People and Consumption (farmers' markets, local food, skill swaps), Converging World (which supports campaigns and initiatives for social justice and development and is currently pursuing Fair Trade status for Chew Magna) and Waste and Recycling.^[18] It is based at Tunbridge Mill, a Post- medieval watermill.^[19] For the free-jazz group, see Farmers Market (band). ... For other uses, see Fair trade (disambiguation). ...

Sport and recreation

Chew Magna has a King George's Field in memorial to King George V. Gymnasium facilities, squash courts, badminton etc., and outdoor all-weather pitches are available at the Chew Valley Leisure Centre between Chew Magna and Chew Stoke. There are a range of clubs and societies for young and old, including Scout groups, gardening society, and the Women's institute. There is a cricket pitch and teams in Chew Magna.^[20] There are 471 King George V Playing Fields[3] in the United Kingdom, all part of an enormous memorial to King George V, each of which is an individual registered charity[4]. This is the page for Avon Main article: King Georges Fields See also: List of King George... George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert; 3 June 1865 – 20 January 1936) was the first British monarch belonging to the House of Windsor, which he created from the British branch of the German House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. ... It has been suggested that Gimmie 5 be merged into this article or section. ... The Womens Institute (WI) is a membership organisation for women in England and Wales. ... Bowler Shaun Pollock bowls to batsman Michael Hussey. ...

Buildings of interest

Church

St Andrew's Church, Chew Magna

St Andrew's Church dates from the 12th century with a large 15th-century pinnacled sandstone tower, a Norman font and a rood screen that is the full width of the church. In the church are several memorials to the Stracheys of Sutton Court together with a wooden effigy of a Knight cross-legged and leaning on one elbow, in 15th century armour, thought to be of Sir John de Hauteville or a descendant, and possibly transferred from a church at Norton Hautville before it was demolished.^[21] Another effigy in the north chapel is of Sir John Loe and his lady. The armoured figure is 7 feet 4 inches (2.24 long and his feet rest on a lion, while those of his lady rest on a dog. The church was restored in 1860 and has a register commencing in 1562. The tower is about one hundred feet tall and was probably built about 1440.^[22] There has been a clock on the tower since the early 1700s. There is a peal of eight bells in the tower. Tenor 28cwt in C. The original five bells were re-cast by the celebrated Thomas Bilbie of Chew Stoke in 1735 to make a peal of six,^[23] and in 1898 four of these were re-cast and two were repaired by Messrs. Mears and Stainbank of London to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. Two additional bells, the gift of Brigadier Ommanney, were added in 1928 to complete the octave, which does still contain two of the Bilbie bells. The present clock, installed in 1903, plays a verse of a hymn every four hours, at 8 am, noon, 4 and 8 pm, with a different hymn tune for every day of the week.^[24] It is a Grade I listed building.^[25][26] Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1280 × 960 pixel, file size: 319 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) St Andrews Church, Chew Magna. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1280 × 960 pixel, file size: 319 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) St Andrews Church, Chew Magna. ... Red sandstone interior of Lower Antelope Canyon, Arizona, worn smooth due to erosion by flash flooding over millions of years Sandstone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-size mineral or rock grains. ... The nave of Durham Cathedral demonstrates the characteristic round arched style, though use of shallow pointed arches above the nave is a forerunner of the Gothic style. ... Baptismal font in Magdeburg Cathedral, Germany A baptismal font is an article of church furniture used for the baptism of children and adults. ... The rood screen (also choir screen or chancel screen) is a common feature in late medieval church architecture, dividing the chancel from the nave. ... Stowey (Grid reference ST597598) is a small village within the Chew Valley in Somerset. ... The effigy of John Gower in Southwark Cathedral, London. ... The silver Anglia knight, commissioned as a trophy in 1850, intended to represent the Black Prince. ... For other uses, see Armour (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Lion (disambiguation). ... Trinomial name Canis lupus familiaris The dog (Canis lupus familiaris) is a domestic subspecies of the wolf, a mammal of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. ... Church bell from Saleby, Västergötland, Sweden containing an inscription from 1228 in the Runic alphabet A church bell is a bell which is rung in a (especially Christian) church either to signify the hour or the time for worshippers to go to church, perhaps to attend a wedding... Bilbie bell kept in St Andrews Church as a memorial to the family. ... A Diamond Jubilee is a celebration held to mark a 60th anniversary. ... Victoria Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Empress of India Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria) (24 May 1819–22 January 1901) was a Queen of the United Kingdom, reigning from 20 June 1837 until her death. ... For other uses, see Octave (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Clock (disambiguation). ... A hymn is a type of song, usually religious, specifically written for the purpose of praise, adoration or prayer, and typically addressed to a god or other religiously significant figure. ...

The churchyard contains several monuments which are Grade II listed buildings in their own right; Churchyard cross,^[27] Edgell monument,^[28] Fowler monument^[29] and a group of three unidentified monuments.^[30] In addition there is an early 19th century limestone round-topped stone which bears the inscription to William Fowler "shot by an Highwayman on Dundry Hill June 14th 1814 aged 32 years.^[19] Within the church are wooden plaques commemorating the nineteen people from the village who died in World War I^[31] and seven from World War II,^[32] and a bronze plaque to an individual soldier who died in 1917. Graves at Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York A cemetery (also called a graveyard, churchyard or kirkyard) is a place (usually an enclosed area of land) in which dead bodies are buried. ... A commemorative plaque, or simply plaque, is a plate of metal attached to a wall or other vertical surface and bearing text in memory of an important figure or event. ... “The Great War ” redirects here. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... Assorted ancient Bronze castings found as part of a cache, probably intended for recycling. ...

Other buildings

The Old School Room, Chew Magna

Next to the church is the Church House, which is also known as the Old School Room. The upstairs room was the local school from the mid or early 15th century, with the village Poorhouse below. This has been a venue for social activity in the village and in 1971 underwent major renovation.^[7] It is a Grade II* listed building,^[33] and the Also close to the church is Chew Court, which was originally a bishop's palace. It was largely rebuilt in 1656, from which a little survives as the Chew Court of today, which includes an Elizabethan doorway with Doric pilasters.^[22] The room over the gatehouse is said to have been used as court-room, with the turrets being used for holding prisoners.Chew Court is a Grade II* listed building.^[34] Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1280 × 960 pixel, file size: 321 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) The Old School Room, Chew Magna. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1280 × 960 pixel, file size: 321 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) The Old School Room, Chew Magna. ... A poorhouse is a publicly maintained facility for the support and housing of dependent or needy persons, typically run by a local government entity such as a county or municipality. ... The Forth Bridge, designed by Sir Benjamin Baker and Sir John Fowler, opened in 1890, and now owned by Network Rail, is designated as a Category A listed building by Historic Scotland. ... “Elizabethan” redirects here. ... The Doric order was one of the orginal pokersthree orders or organizational systems of Ancient Greek or classical architecture; the other two canonical orders were the Ionic and the Corinthian. ...

The Manor House has Tudor origins, including a fireplace dated 1656, with a Gothic exterior from 1874, largely redesigned by John Norton. Amongst the brought-in pieces in the house are two South German Reliefs "The Martyrdom's of St Catherine and St Sebastian", from an altar of the early 16th century. There are also a series of panels in the Floris style, probably Flemish and with a repeating date 1562.^[22] From 1680 to 1844 was the home to prominent Quaker families including the Vickris, the Summers and the Harfords. William Penn preached here in 1687. The house has 4.9 acres (2 ha) of gardens laid out in the 19th century. The Manor House is a Grade II* listed building and now forms part of the Sacred Heart Convent School.^[35] Two of the stables attached to the Manor House are Grade II listed.^[36][37] This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Winter (fireplace), tacuinum sanitatis casanatensis (XIV century) A fireplace is an architectural element consisting of a space designed to contain a fire, generally for heating but sometimes also for cooking. ... Interior of Cologne Cathedral Interior of San Zanipolo, Venice, photo Giovanni dallOrto. ... John Norton Olympic medalist John Norton creator of the webcomic George Comics Categories: Disambiguation ... For other meanings, see Relief (disambiguation) In the art of sculpture, a relief is an artwork where a modelled form projects out of a flat background. ... This article is about St. ... For other uses, see Flanders (disambiguation). ... The Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as Quakers, or Friends, is a religious community founded in England in the 17th century. ... For other uses, see William Penn (disambiguation). ... This article is about the building; for another meaning, see stability. ...

High Street and shops Chew Magna

Street showing site of old toll house

The high street contains many old buildings The Beeches was built in 1762, with Walls, railings, gates and piers of the same date, although the side wings were added later,^{[38] [39]} Accacia House^[40] and Igbetti House, which was formerly known as Myrtle House,^[41] are from the same period, while Barle House,^[42] Holly House,^[43] The Sycamores^[44] and Portugal House^[45] being slightly more recent. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1280 × 960 pixel, file size: 310 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) The main street in Chew Magna. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1280 × 960 pixel, file size: 310 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) The main street in Chew Magna. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1280 × 960 pixel, file size: 321 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) A street scene in Chew Magna, showing site of old toll house and raised pavements. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1280 × 960 pixel, file size: 321 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) A street scene in Chew Magna, showing site of old toll house and raised pavements. ...

On Battle Lane is the 18th century Rookstone House, which was formerly the end house in row of seven,^[46] The Rookery^[47] and its lodge^[48] which were built in the early 19th century. Harford Square is dominated by the construction, in 1817, of Harford House^[49] and its accompanying stable block.^[50]

Just south of the village is a medieval Tun Bridge with three pointed arches including double arch rings, spanning 60 feet (18 m) over the river, approached along one of the high pavements that are a feature of the village centre. It has three pointed arches, two of which have double arch rings built in two orders. At its widest point it is 17 feet (5.2 m) wide and 16 feet (4.9 m) in the centre. The two main arches are separated by a sharp cutwater 3.5 feet (1.1 m) and tapering to 8 inches (20.3 cm) above which a 4 inches (10.2 cm) string course runs throughout length of bridge.^[19] The bridge is thought to date from the late 15th century and is a Grade II listed building,^[51] and a Scheduled Ancient Monument (Avon No. 159). The raised pavement and steps are themselves also listed Grade II.^[52] The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times. ... This article is about the edifice (including an index to articles on specific bridge types). ... An arch bridge is a bridge with abutments at each end shaped as a curved arch. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Surrounding the village are several historic farmhouses including Dumper's Farmhouse which dates from the 15th century,^[53] and Knole Hill Farmhouse dated 1763.^[54]

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Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Bibliography

• Janes, Rowland (ed) (1987). The Natural History of the Chew Valley. ISBN 0-9545125-2-9. 
• Durham, I. & M. (2005). A Walk Around Chew Magna. Fiducia Press. ISBN 0-946217-19-X. 
• Chew Magna Women's Institute (1971). The story of the village of Chew Magna. Fiducia Press. 
• Chew Magna Conservation Area. Retrieved on 2006-05-12.

Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 132nd day of the year (133rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

• BANES Environmental Services Area 2 — Chew Valley
• Chew Magna website
• Map of Chew Magna circa 1900
• Chew Magna cricket club
• Chew Valley web site
• River Chew Web Site