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Woolstone Gloucestershire church Photos - Consecration Cross


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Photo of St Martin de Tours church, Woolstone, Gloucestershire.

Photo of St Martin de Tours church, Woolstone, Gloucestershire.

This faded rededication cross cross tells a deadly tale; soldiers fleeing the field after the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471 were killed in the church. According to custom the church could not be used for worship until it had been reconsecrated.

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Gloucestershire

Tigs Cottage

Lydney
Self catering cottage

Attractive beamed open plan sitting room with dining area and kitchen area. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. more >>
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The Malthouse

Frampton-on-Severn
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The Malthouse, sleeps 4 - plus 2 on a fully sprung double sofa bed, stunningly converted and architecturally designed retaining many original features This grade … more >>
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Tewkesbury (Hotel)

The Royal Hop Pole- a JD Wetherspoon Hotel

This well-known landmark is an amalgamation of historic buildings dating from the 15th and 18th centuries, known as a number of names, including The Crown during King Henry VIII's reign. However, eventually it was named The Royal Hop Pole when Queen Mary stayed in 1937 and gave it the official … more >>

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Tewkesbury (Hotel)

Tewkesbury Park Hotel Golf and Country Club

This tastefully extended 18th century manor house set high above the historic town of Tewkesbury has stunning views across the Malvern Hills. The Brook Tewkesbury Park Hotel Golf and Country Club with its 18 hole par 73 parkland golf course including wooded areas and water hazards, is in an idyllic … more >>

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