Little Rissington Church, photo of a memorial

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This decisive battle saw Alfred the Great defeat the Danes under Guthrun

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This Day in British History

13 February, 1689

William and Mary jointly crowned monarchs of England

Only the previous day Parliament declared a Declaration of Rights, making James II's constitutional reforms illegal

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This monarch was the first Plantagenet king

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Gloucestershire

Kestrel

Hawkesbury
Self catering cottage

Inglestone Common is an undiscovered rural haven. There is freedom to walk from the doorstep over unspoilt open grassland, 800 acres of wildlife Trust woodlands … more >>
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High Beeches

Brierley
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Hall. Sitting room with open fire and sofa bed (for + 1). Dining room. Kitchen with breakfast area and French doors to garden. Bathroom/WC with … more >>
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Bourton-on-the-Water (Hotel)

Wyck Hill House

Country comfort in the midst of the beautiful Cotswolds - Wyck Hill House is set in lovely countryside a short distance from the model village of Bourton-on-the-Water and only a few minutes from Stow on the Wold. Enjoy luxurious country house style accommodation and pamper yourself in Wyck Hill's Spa. more >>

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Bourton-on-the-Water (Hotel)

Harrington House

Located close to the heart of Bourton on the Water, arguably the prettiest of the Cotswold's attractive villages, Harrington House has its roots firmly in history. The building dates back to the 16th century, but alll the creature comforts are modern! more >>