Filton
Filton is a town and civil parish in South Gloucestershire, England, 6 miles (10 km) north of Bristol. Along with nearby Patchway and Bradley Stoke, Filton forms part of the Bristol urban area and has become an overflow settlement for the city. Filton Church dates back to the 12th century and is designated a Grade II listed building.
| Filton | |
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St Peter's Church, Filton | |
Filton Location within Gloucestershire | |
| Population | 10,607 (parish, 2011 Census) |
| OS grid reference | ST603792 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRISTOL |
| Postcode district | BS7, BS34 |
| Dialling code | 0117, 01454 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Avon |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | Filton Town Council |
The name of the town comes from the Old English feleþe (hay), and tūn (farm, field). The name dates back to at least 1187.
Filton has large areas of open space which include several playing fields, a golf course and the former Filton Airport (closed in 2012).
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