Keynsham

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About Keynsham

Keynsham Memorial Park

Keynsham Memorial Park

Keynsham is a small town located between Bristol and Bath in Somerset. It is twinned with the town of Libourne in France. An important industry in the town from 1923 until 2010 was the chocolate factory, original for Fry’s and latterly for Cadbury’s.

The town has grown on the convergence of the River Chew and the River Avon, but has also suffered severe flooding.  This has been managed by the construction of Chew Valley Lake and level controls on the river at Keynsham Lock.

 

 

History

Overlooking the ex-Cadbury's factory, Somerdale, Keynsham

Overlooking the ex-Cadbury's factory, Somerdale, Keynsham

  • Keynsham was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Cainesham, meaning St Keyne’s home. It is believed that Saint Keyne lived in the town in the 5th century.
  • The town has a prehistoric history and is scattered with Roman remains such as the Roman villas and a burial site between Keynsham and Saltford.
  • Keynsham supported a large Augustinian abbey from 1170 to 1579, the remains have been designated ‘listed’ by English Heritage.
     

Facts

  • Population – 15,533 (2001)
  • Unitary Authority – Bath and North East Somerset
  • Major Industries – Confectionary – Cadbury’s (formerly)
  • Post Town – BRISTOL
  • Postcode District – BS31
  • Dialling Code – 0117
  • Police – Avon and Somerset Police
  • Fire – Avon Fire and Rescue
  • Ambulance – Great Western Ambulance Service

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River Avon, Keynsham

River Avon, Keynsham

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