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Gloucestershire Attractions - Historic Churches

Odda's Chapel   One of two intriguing Saxon churches in the small village of Deerhurst, Odda's Chapel is a simple two cell church composed of a nave and chapel. The Chapel was completed about the year 1056 by Earl Odda, one of the most powerful Saxon nobles during the reign of Edward the Confessor. Deerhurst, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England Attraction Type: Church Details of Odda's Chapel OS SO864293 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Quenington, St. Swithin   The church of St. Swithin at Quenington is notable for the wonderful Norman carvings above the 12th century doors. The North door shows a traditional Norman chevron pattern incised on three levels. Quenington, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England Attraction Type: Church Details of Quenington, St. Swithin OS SP145045 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Rendcomb, St Peter   A small 12th century church with 16th century additions, famous for its superb Norman font. The font dates to 1130 and depicts the 12 apostles, each individually carved in great detail - all save the last likeness, which is blank. Rendcomb, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England Attraction Type: Church Location: Just off the A435 5 miles north of Cirencester. The church is located just inside the road leading to Rendcomb School. Details of Rendcomb, St Peter - Photos of Rendcomb, St Peter OS SP017098 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Salperton, All Saints   A small Norman church standing in the grounds of Salperton Park, beside the manor house. All Saints features a superb medieval wall painting of a skeleton, which may depict Father Time. Salperton, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England Attraction Type: Church Location: In the grounds of Salperton Park estate, directly beside the manor house. Access on foot from Salperton village or by car through the main gates of the estate. Details of Salperton, All Saints - Photos of Salperton, All Saints OS SP078199 Photo Credit: David Ross Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Temple Guiting, St Mary's   A small Cotswold church dating to the 12th century, with associations to the Knights Templar. St Mary's is well worth visiting for its idyllic setting above the River Windrush, its collection of carved medieval corbel heads, and its restored 18th century decalogue. Temple Guiting, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England Attraction Type: Church Location: At the south west edge of the village. Parking on the verge. Details of Temple Guiting, St Mary's - Photos of Temple Guiting, St Mary's OS SP091278 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Tetbury, St Mary the Virgin   Possibly the oldest site of Christian worship in Gloucestershire, the lovely Georgian Gothic church of St Mary the Virgin has roots to at least the 7th century and may stand on the site of a Saxon monastery. Notable features include the 13th century effigy of William de Braose. Church Street, Tetbury, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England Attraction Type: Church Location: At the south end of Church Street. Very limited parking outside the church. Details of Tetbury, St Mary the Virgin - Photos of Tetbury, St Mary the Virgin OS ST890929 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Tewkesbury Abbey   A superb abbey church dating to the early 12th century. Filled with historic chantry chapels. Abbey Office, Church Stret Tewkesbury, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, GL20 5RZ Attraction Type: Church Location: Just off the market square in Tewkesbury; well signposted. Parking available (pay and display) Website: Tewkesbury Abbey Phone: +44 (0)1684 850959 Fax: +44 (0)1684 273113 Location map Details of Tewkesbury Abbey - Photos of Tewkesbury Abbey OS SO890325 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Westbury on Severn, St Mary, St Peter, St Paul   A 13th century church located directly beside the National Trust property of Westbury Court Garden. The church features a detached bell tower, brass chandeliers dating from 1730, and crusader crosses carved into the door of the porch. Bell Lane, Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire, England Attraction Type: Church Location: Just off the A48. Limited parking along the lane beside the churchyard Details of Westbury on Severn, St Mary, St Peter, St Paul - Photos of Westbury on Severn, St Mary, St Peter, St Paul OS SO716138 Photo Credit: David Ross / Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Woolstone, St Martin de Tours   A medieval Cotswold church with a leaning tower. Soldiers fleeing the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471 were murdered in the church, and you can see the Re-Dedication crosses created when the church was reconsecrated. Crane Hill, Woolstone, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England Attraction Type: Church Location: In the centre of Woolstone village. Parking along the verge outside the church. Details of Woolstone, St Martin de Tours - Photos of Woolstone, St Martin de Tours OS SO961302 Photo Credit: David Ross Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Wormington, St Katherines   A small, predominantly 14th century church featuring a 9th century Saxon stone crucifix. Also in the church is the Savage Brass, dated to 1605, which depicts a woman in childbed. The detail of clothing and room furnishings make the brass a wonderful historic record, and one that is also used frequently for brass rubbings. Wormington, Gloucestershire, England Attraction Type: Church Location: On the minor road through the village, just off the B4078 4 miles north of Winchcombe Details of Wormington, St Katherines - Photos of Wormington, St Katherines OS SP039364 Photo Credit: David Ross / Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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See also
Medieval Monasteries in Gloucestershire

Regional Travel Information:
Cotswolds