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Westbury on Trym, Gloucestershire

Westbury on Trym (or Westbury upon Trym) is a former village that is now a northern suburb of Bristol, Gloucestershire. The earliest reference is to 'Uuestburg' in a charter dated c.793. The Church of the Holy Trinity dates from the 13th century, though the date of the first church on the site may be as far back as 716. The village saw large-scale suburban development from the 1920s though it retains a distinct village identity. It is within the council area of Bristol.

Place Type: Urban locality
Alternative name(s): Westbury upon Trym
Historic County: Gloucestershire
Lat, Long: 51.493741,-2.616618
Grid Reference: ST 5728 7738
Council Area: Bristol CA
Strategic Authority Area: West of England SA
Police Area: Avon and Somerset PA

GBPN ID: 48897
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Westbury_on_Trym,_Gloucestershire_48897

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