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Historic Churches in Gloucestershire


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Medieval Monasteries in Gloucestershire

Regional Travel Information
Cotswolds


 Adlestrop, St Mary Magdalene
We had the pleasure of visiting here, and our information is based on our personal experiences We took some photos of this location that we'd like to share with you  

Adlestrop, St Mary Magdalene An 18th century church with a 13th century chancel arch, Leigh family memorials, and connections with Jane Austen. The tower and font date to the 14th century. more...
Adlestrop, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

Attraction Type: Church
Location: In the centre of the village, between Adlestrop House and the manor.
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OS Grid SP2426
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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 Ashleworth, St Andrew and Bartholomew
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Ashleworth, St Andrew and Bartholomew A small church beside the River Severn, tucked in behind Ashleworth Tithe Barn. The church features an excellent example of Saxon herringbone stonework, and one of the earliest known examples of a royal coat of arms, which dates from the reign of Edward VI. more...
Ashleworth, Gloucestershire, England

Attraction Type: Church
Location: On a minor lane from Ashleworth, signposted from the village green. Located beside Ashleworth Tithe Barn.
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OS Grid SO818252
Photo Credit: David Ross / Britain Express
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 Berkeley, St Mary's
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Berkeley, St Mary's A striking 13th century church standing beside Berkeley Castle. Notable for its medieval wall paintings, detached tower, table tombs, and memorials to the Berkeley family. more...
Berkeley, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

Attraction Type: Church
Location: Located beside Berkeley Castle
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OS Grid ST684990
Photo Credit: David Ross
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 Bledington, St Leonards
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Bledington, St Leonards A large 12th century church worth visiting for its excellent series of carved corbel heads depicting women wearing different medieval headdresses. Also features a very fine north wall with two levels of wide Perpendicular Gothic windows. more...
Church Road, Bledington, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

Attraction Type: Church
Location: On Church Road, just a block south of the village green.
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OS Grid SP244225
Photo Credit: David Ross / Britain Express
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  Brookthorpe, St Swithun's Church
  

Brookthorpe, St Swithun's Church A simple country church with a very nice saddleback west tower. The church is tucked behind the manor house of Brookthorpe Court. The church is primarily 13th century with the addition of a Victorian north aisle.
Stroud Road, Brookthorpe, Gloucestershire, England, GL4 0UJ

Attraction Type: Church
Location: Coming from the direction of Gloucester on the A4173, cross the M5 and the church is on the right hand side 500m on
Website: Brookthorpe, St Swithun's Church
Churches Conservation Trust
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OS Grid SO834123
Photo Credit: ChurchCrawler, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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 Buckland, St Michael
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Buckland, St Michael A small 13th century church with an astonishing array of historic treasures. Among these are The Buckland Cope, a 15th century embroidered cape, painted stone panels from Hailes Abbey, a 15th century mazer (ceremonial cup), and Jacobean shepherds pews. Well worth a visit. more...
Buckland, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

Attraction Type: Church
Location: Just off the B4632, 2 miles south of Broadway. The church is near the far end of the village, on the right of the only road. Parking on the verge.
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OS Grid SP081359
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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  Charfield, St James Church
  

Charfield, St James Church A 13th century church in a small Cotswold village, St James was extensively rebuilt in the late medieval period. The medieval wealth of the Cotswolds sprang from the wool trade, but by the 18th century industry had changed, and settlement patterns altered. Villagers moved from the hillside near the church down to the valley below, leaving St James' stranded.
Churchend Lane, Churchend Charfield, Gloucestershire, England, GL12 8LJ

Attraction Type: Church
Website: Charfield, St James Church
Churches Conservation Trust
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OS Grid ST718912
Photo Credit: Sharon Loxton, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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 Chedworth, St Andrews
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Chedworth, St Andrews A 12th century church boasting fine Perpendicular windows, an early Norman font, and a copy of the 'Breeches Bible' of 1557. more...
Chedworth, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, GL54 4AA

Attraction Type: Church
Location: At the western end of the village, beside Chedworth Manor
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OS Grid SP051121
Photo Credit: David Ross
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 Cirencester, St John the Baptist
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Cirencester, St John the Baptist Often called the 'Cathedral of the Cotswolds', St John the Baptist, Cirencester, is one of the largest and most elegant medieval churches in the county, if not the entire country. It features an elaborate south porch, 15th century wine-glass pulpit, and a gilded silver goblet given by Anne Boleyn to the doctor who cared for the future Queen Elizabeth. more...
Parish Office, 1 Coxwell Street Cirencester, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, GL7 2BQ

Attraction Type: Church
Location: On the market place in the centre of Cirencester
Website: Cirencester, St John the Baptist
Email: parishoffice@acinc.org.uk
Phone: 01285 659317
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OS Grid SP023020
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 Compton Abdale, St Oswald
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Compton Abdale, St Oswald A small medieval Cotswold church featuring a 14th century tablet painting of St George and the dragon, a 14th century table tomb, carved figures of wolves on the tower, and carved corbel heads in period costumes. more...
Compton Abdale, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

Attraction Type: Church
Location: On a minor road off the A40 1 mile west of Northleach
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OS Grid SP059165
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Winterbourne (Hotel)

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Thornbury (Hotel)

Thornbury Castle

This Tudor castle stands serenely in 15 acres offering views of the Severn Estuary and the hills of South Gloucestershire and Wales. Fine old panelling, tapestries and paintings enrich the interior. There are 25 restored bedrooms, most overlooking the vineyard or the oldest Tudor garden in England. more >>

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