Summary
A quiet Cotswold village close to Stow on the Wold. Icomb has some lovely cottages, and some striking medieval carvings in the church.
The village
Originally an "island" of Worcestershire in the middle of Gloucestershire, Icomb is famous as the haunt of the original "Tom, Dick, and Harry". The three men were 18th century brothers of the Dunsdon family who took to robbery. From a secret hideout in a tunnel below Icomb they robbed stagecoaches (among other dastardly deeds). They were eventually caught and hanged or imprisoned. There is no hint of such a black past in modern Icomb; the village is quietly spread about a small triangular green which boasts a Celtic cross.
The church
The church of St Mary the Virgin was built in the mid-13th century (porch and doorway c1249). The tower is much later, dating to the 16th century. Pride of place within St Mary's must go to the tomb of Sir John Blaket (Blackett) who fought with Henry V at Agincourt. The effigy of Sir John is quite wonderfully rendered, as are the carvings that line the pediment of his monument (see photos below). The font is also worth noting; it is a fine example of Perpendicular style. See our Photos of St Mary the Virgin church, Icomb, for more images of this lovely church.
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Photos of St Mary the Virgin church, Icomb
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Typically lovely Cotswold cottages in Icomb |
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