Backwell
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 Village of the Year signs marks the entrance to Backwell. |
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| Backwell shown within Somerset | |
| Population | 4,589 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | ST485685 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRISTOL |
| Postcode district | BS48 |
| Dialling code | 01275 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Avon |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
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Backwell is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England. It falls within the Unitary Authority of North Somerset and has a population of 4,589. It is 7 miles (11.3 km) south west of Bristol, on the A370 to Weston-super-Mare. It includes the hamlets of Backwell Common, Backwell Green and Backwell Farleigh and the districts of Backwell West Town and Downside.
Nearby are Nailsea, Flax Bourton, Yatton, Brockley and Barrow Gurney.
Backwell Hillfort between Flax Bourton and Backwell is an iron age hill fort.
The village has a long history, appearing in the Domesday Book in 1086 with the name 'Bacoile' meaning 'The well back on the hill'.
The parish was part of the hundred of Hartcliffe.
The lords of the manor from the 12th to 17th centuries were the Rodneys. Walter de Rodney was given the manor for his support of the Empress Matilda against King Stephen.
Backwell has its own parish council, which has responsibility for local issues, including setting an annual precept (local rate) to cover the council’s operating costs and producing annual accounts for public scrutiny. The parish council evaluates local planning applications and works with the local police, district council officers, and neighbourhood watch groups on matters of crime, security, and traffic. The parish council's role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, such as the village hall or community centre, playing fields and playgrounds, as well as consulting with the district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning. Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also of interest to the council.
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