Portishead and North Weston
Portishead is a large port town in Somerset with a population of about 25,000. Historically a fishing port, it underwent rapid expansion during the 19th century when it became a hub for chemical industry.- Locality
- …lies at an elevation of around 330 feet (100 metres)
Places of Interest
Highlights include Black Nore Lighthouse and Portishead Lifeboat Station.
Black Nore Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Black Nore Lighthouse is a grade II listed building in Portishead, Somerset, England.
Portishead Lifeboat Station
Public building
Portishead Lifeboat Station is located at Pier Road…
Portishead Point Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Arpingstone, Public domain.
Portishead Point Lighthouse, more commonly known…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Clevedon and Nailsea.
Nailsea
Town
Nailsea is a town and civil parish in North Somerset… Nailsea is situated 3½ miles south of Portishead and North Weston.
Portishead and North Weston
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Latitude
51.4794° or 51° 28′ 46″ north
Longitude
-2.785° or 2° 47′ 6″ west
Open location code
9C3VF6H8+Q2
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as West Hill and Dry Hill.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Weston Down and Kilkenny Bay.
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