Ampney St Mary, Gloucestershire Travel Information

Ampney St Mary

Summary
Lovely Cotswold hamlet just off the A417. The church, which is located a mile away from the village, features some wonderful medieval wall paintings.

The village itself is a peaceful haven of cottages strung out along a minor road just a few miles east of Cirencester. There is little enough of note in the village, though it is pretty. The church stands in isolated splendour over a mile away from the village, across the A417. It seems likely that the main village was moved away from the church after the Black Death decimated the population in the 14th century.

The church is well worth a visit for its excellent medieval wall paintings, which include several quite mischievous faces (see photos).

A striking carving of a lion and griffin is set into the lintel of the north door. The font is Norman, and retains its original pedestal and base.

Photos of Ampney St Mary

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Ampney St Mary parish church, located over a mile away from the village

Carving above the exterior of the north door of the church (filled in) . The carving represents a griffin and a lion trampling two serpents. The latter is thought to represent the triumph of good over evil.

Wall painting in the church

The south wall of the church. You can just make out some of the better wall paintings in this image

Wall painting detail

Norman font, which still boasts its original base and pedestal

Lovely cottages abound in Ampney St Mary

Another of the pretty cottages in Ampney St Mary

Farm cottage opposite the village green

Accommodation

Gloucestershire

Fir Tree Cottage

Stretton-on-Fosse
Self catering cottage

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Hoolet

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Self catering cottage

This property offers 1 bedroom that can either be a double or a twin room and 1 en-suite bathroom, kitchen, living/dining room with flat screen … more >>
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Cirencester (Hotel)

Travelodge Cirencester

Located only half a mile from the town centre, the Travelodge Cirencester provides guests with contemporary quality accommodation with spacious en-suite rooms, TV in every room, tea and coffee making facilities and onsite free parking which make Travelodges terrific value. Swindon, Cheltenham and Gloucester are all within easy reach. more >>

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Cirencester (Hotel)

The White lion Inn

We are a family run 17th Century Coaching Inn, situated within a 1 minute walk to the center. Gloucester Street is one of the oldest streets in Cirencester.Heart of the Cotswolds more >>

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