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Pier Copse

Introduction

Pier Copse is a 19th-century municipal park. It includes the Marine Hill Copse.

This is a 19th-century municipal park with mature trees, a rockery and a notable Victorian drinking fountain which is listed Grade II.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

This is a municipal park for general public use.

Owners

North Somerset Council

Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UJ

Other Websites

History

21st Century

On 25th October 2018 Edward Mckay received a £4 k donation from John Tranter on behalf of Clevedon Civic Society towards environmental improvements at Pier Copse.

A series of projects jointly undertaken by North Somerset Council and Clevedon Civic Society have significantly upgraded the environment in this part of the sea front benefiting both residents and visitors.

Features & Designations

Designations

  • Conservation Area

  • Reference: Clevedon

  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: Victorian drinking fountain
  • Grade: II

Features

  • Drinking Fountain
  • Description: Victorian drinking fountain
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  • Rockery
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Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Survival

Extant

Hectares

0.2

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Clevedon

References

Contributors

  • Avon Gardens Trust