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Church Farm Paddock, Church Road, BRISTOL, BS30 6HW

Bitton was blessed by the construction of almshouses in 1859. The five homes were for 'aged married couples or surviving spouses, who shall be members of the Church of England and resident in Bitton for five years.' Above the lintel is the inscription "Frere Ayme Frere" - referring to brotherly love. The front lawns are part allotments.

St Mary's hall was originally a school for the local children. See Image] for a wider look. The inscription reads: 'Village School Room built by voluntary contribution added to a grant from the National Society MDCCCXXX.'

Bitton's principal meeting hall, nowadays the village hall but originally a school house. See Image] for a stone tablet. Bitton had a record of poor education provision in the nineteenth century; the Lady Chapel of St Mary's church was used for teaching but was thought insufficient. Following public subscriptions and a grant from the National Society, a sum of £360 was used to build this school. It opened to boys (only!) of 5-12 in 1831, demanding an entrance fee of 6d, with reading 2d, reading and writing 3d, with reading writing and ciphering at 4d. The school later admitted girls, but a new school was built in the early 1900s; the parishioners again donated funds to buy the hall for the villagers' needs, which it fulfils to this day.

Bitton's prominent church and entrance.

A small tree, protected by railings, forms an island and a handy piece for road furniture in Church Lane. Closer inspection reveals a number of Monarch's Way stickers too.

Bitton's High Street, featuring a milestone - see Image] for a closer look.

It is commonly reported that a 'Grey Lady' (a ghost) is seen occasionally, passing from the vestry southwards and vanishing through the south wall to where there was once a 'Lepers' Window'.

Bitton only has the one pub in the village these days. It has had some ups and downs in the recent past but is still open to all visitors.

A milestone, looking rather modern, on Bitton's High Street. There does not appear to have been an older version here. See Image] for a wider view.

Carved stone plaque by the A431, in parish of BITTON (SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE District), High Street, by junction with Golden Valley Lane, opposite Church Lane, inset into wall, on North side of road. Erected by the Bristol turnpike trust in the 20th century. Inscription reads:- BITTON TO BATH GUILDHALL 6 MILES TO BRISTOL CORNEXCHANGE (sic) 6 MILES Milestone Society National ID: GL_BRBA06a.