Vale of Evesham

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Vale of Evesham

valley, England, United Kingdom

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The Vale of Evesham is a fertile valley located in Worcestershire, west-central England. It is situated in the administrative district of Wychavon and lies on the right bank of the River Avon. This area is renowned for its agricultural productivity, particularly its fruit cultivation, making it an important fruit-growing region. The vale's soil and climate are ideal for growing plums and a variety of other fruits and vegetables. The town of Evesham, a significant agricultural center, grew alongside an 8th-century abbey. Historically, the area is also known for the Battle of Evesham in 1265, where Simon de Montfort was defeated and killed.12

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Wychavon
The Vale of Evesham in the south and centre has the proper soil and climate for the cultivation of plums and various other fruits and vegetables. The steep limestone scarps of the Cotswolds uplands cross into Wychavon near the small parish (town) of Broadway in the…
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The Vale of Evesham in the south and centre has the proper soil and climate for the cultivation of plums and various other fruits and vegetables. The steep limestone scarps of the Cotswolds uplands cross into Wychavon near the small parish (town) of Broadway in the…
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Evesham
…the middle of a fertile vale that has become an important fruit-growing area. The medieval town grew beside the abbey (established in the 8th century), and the town was controlled and patronized by the abbot until the dissolution of the monasteries (1536–39), when the abbey was almost completely destroyed. On…
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…the middle of a fertile vale that has become an important fruit-growing area. The medieval town grew beside the abbey (established in the 8th century), and the town was controlled and patronized by the abbot until the dissolution of the monasteries (1536–39), when the abbey was almost completely destroyed. On…
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Cotswold
…the district extends into the Vale of Evesham, a market gardening region particularly known for its brussels sprouts, asparagus, and peas. The local economy focuses on tourism, light engineering, agriculture-oriented enterprises, printing, and financial management. Area 452 square miles (1,170 square km). Pop. (2001) 80,376; (2011) 82,881.
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…the district extends into the Vale of Evesham, a market gardening region particularly known for its brussels sprouts, asparagus, and peas. The local economy focuses on tourism, light engineering, agriculture-oriented enterprises, printing, and financial management. Area 452 square miles (1,170 square km). Pop. (2001) 80,376; (2011) 82,881.
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River Avon
…river valley widens through the Vale of Evesham, especially below Warwickshire, where its fertile soil supports extensive agriculture. The river is known for its scenic beauty especially in the Vale of Evesham, which is flanked by the Cotswold Hills on the south and by the wooded Arden district on the…
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…river valley widens through the Vale of Evesham, especially below Warwickshire, where its fertile soil supports extensive agriculture. The river is known for its scenic beauty especially in the Vale of Evesham, which is flanked by the Cotswold Hills on the south and by the wooded Arden district on the…
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