Clevedon Court, “one of the most valuable relics of early domestic architecture in England,” dates from the reign of Edward II.  It underwent both restoration and extension in the days of Elizabeth, and has been considerably modified since.  The porch (containing a portcullis groove), hall, and kitchen are part of the original fabric.  A room in the first floor, with a window of reticulated tracery, is believed to have been the chapel.  The place is, of course, closely associated through the Hallams with Tennyson, and Thackeray worked at “Esmond” whilst a visitor here.  The grounds are open to the public on Thursdays, Walton Castle, on the top of a hill E. of Clevedon, is an old house, octagonal in shape, and surrounded by a low wall with round towers at the angles.  The hill offers a very picturesque view.

[Illustration:  CLIFTON SUSPENSION BRIDGE]

Clifton Suspension Bridge, one of the famous sights of Bristol.  It is a structure of remarkable grace, thrown across the gorge of the Avon, which affords a much-needed means of communication between the Somerset and Gloucestershire banks of the river.  The history of the bridge is a strange record of commercial vicissitudes.  It was originally projected by a Mr Vick of Bristol (d. 1753), who, with an inadequate conception of the cost, left L1000 for its construction, which was to be undertaken when the accumulated earnings of the sum had multiplied it tenfold.  In 1830, the amount in the bank was L8000, and an Act of Parliament was obtained sanctioning the raising of additional capital, With L45,000 in hand, the work was commenced under the direction of Brunel; but funds gave out long before the bridge was complete.  For thirty years the work was at a standstill, but in 1861 another start was made, and in 1864 the bridge was opened for traffic.  The supporting chains, which were brought from old Hungerford Bridge, are thrown over lofty turrets, resting in one case on a projecting bastion of rock, and in the other on a solid pier of masonry.  These slender suspenders carry a roadway and two footpaths across a span of 700 feet.  The bridge stands 245 feet above high-water level, and its altitude seems to furnish an irresistible temptation to people of a suicidal tendency.  The prospect from the footway is extraordinarily impressive.  Looking down the river, the spectator commands the romantic gorge of the Avon, and turning round he can view the panorama of Bristol shut in on the right by the lofty height of Dundry.

Cloford, a small village, 2 m.  N.E. of Wanstrow.  The church, rebuilt in 1856, has a tiny side chapel, containing a monument to Maurice Horner (d. 1621), and a tablet with some quaint-coloured busts to Sir G. Horner and his wife (1676).

Closworth, a village 2 m, S.E. of Sutton Bingham (L. & S.W.).  The church is Perp.  In the churchyard is the shaft of a cross.  The rectory bears date 1606.

Clutton, a parish (with station) 2 m.  S. of Bristol, with collieries in its neighbourhood.  The church has been rebuilt (1865), but preserves a good Trans.  S. doorway, and a chancel arch of the same date.  The tower, rebuilt in 1726, is constructed of rather curious stone.