Redcliffe, Bristol
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| Redcliffe | |
  Redcliffe shown within Bristol |
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| OS grid reference | |
|---|---|
| Unitary authority | Bristol |
| Ceremonial county | Bristol |
| Region | South West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRISTOL |
| Postcode district | BS |
| Dialling code | 0117 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Avon |
| Ambulance | Great Western |
| European Parliament | South West England |
| UK Parliament | Bristol West |
| List of places: UK • England • Bristol | |
Redcliffe is a district of the English port city of Bristol, adjoining the city centre. It is bounded by the loop of the Floating Harbour (including Bathurst Basin) to the west, north and east, the New Cut of the River Avon to the south and Temple Way and Temple Gate to the south-east. Most of Redcliffe lies within the city ward of Lawrence Hill, although the western most section, including the cliffs and hill from which the area takes its name, is in Cabot ward.[1][2]
Redcliffe takes its name from the red sandstone cliffs which line the southern side of the Floating Harbour, behind Phoenix Wharf and Redcliffe Wharf. These cliffs are honey-combed with tunnels constructed both to extract sand for the local glass making industry and to act as store houses for goods. Part of the last remaining glass kiln in the area is now the Kiln Restaurant of the Hilton National Hotel in Redcliffe Way.[3][4]
The parish church of St. Mary Redcliffe is one of Bristol's best known churches, with a spire soaring to a height of 292ft (90m).
[edit] History
Redcliffe was originally classed as another city, separate to Bristol, during the middle ages. In the 13th century Redcliffe and Bristol undergone a rapid expansion, in king henry III 's reign due to a 'major harbour improvement' (Broad quay or st. Augustines reach). at this time Redcliffe was ordered by the king to assist in this project designed to increase trade to the area.
[edit] References
- ^ Future of Redcliffe - Supplementary Planning Document - Introduction. Bristol City Council. Retrieved on June 19, 2006.
- ^ Ordnance Survey (2005). OS Explorer Map 155 - Bristol & Bath. ISBN 0-319-23609-9.
- ^ The Caves - History. Retrieved on June 19, 2006.
- ^ Glassworks. Retrieved on June 19, 2006.
[edit] External links
- Map sources for Redcliffe.
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