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Historic Churches in Gloucestershire

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. Adlestrop, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England Attraction Type: Church Location: In the centre of the village, between Adlestrop House and the manor. Details of Adlestrop, St Mary Magdalene - Photos of Adlestrop, St Mary Magdalene OS SP2426 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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. Ashleworth, Gloucestershire, England Attraction Type: Church Location: On a minor lane from Ashleworth, signposted from the village green. Located beside Ashleworth Tithe Barn. Details of Ashleworth, St Andrew and Bartholomew - Photos of Ashleworth, St Andrew and Bartholomew OS SO818252 Photo Credit: David Ross / Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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. Berkeley, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England Attraction Type: Church Location: Located beside Berkeley Castle Details of Berkeley, St Mary's - Photos of Berkeley, St Mary's OS ST684990 Photo Credit: David Ross Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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. Church Road, Bledington, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England Attraction Type: Church Location: On Church Road, just a block south of the village green. Details of Bledington, St Leonards - Photos of Bledington, St Leonards OS SP244225 Photo Credit: David Ross / Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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. 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. Details of Buckland, St Michael - Photos of Buckland, St Michael OS SP081359 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Chedworth, St Andrews   A 12th century church boasting fine Perpendicular windows, an early Norman font, and a copy of the 'Breeches Bible' of 1557. Chedworth, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, GL54 4AA Attraction Type: Church Location: At the western end of the village, beside Chedworth Manor Location map Details of Chedworth, St Andrews - Photos of Chedworth, St Andrews OS SP051121 Photo Credit: David Ross Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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. 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 Location map Details of Cirencester, St John the Baptist - Photos of Cirencester, St John the Baptist OS SP023020 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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. Compton Abdale, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England Attraction Type: Church Location: On a minor road off the A40 1 mile west of Northleach Details of Compton Abdale, St Oswald - Photos of Compton Abdale, St Oswald OS SP059165 Photo Credit: David Ross / Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Deerhurst Saxon church   One of the most intriguing and architecturally fascinating Saxon churches still in existence. Deerhurst is unique in that the church is almost entirely Saxon, which a paucity of later aditions. It is rare to see two historic churches so close together; Deerhurst boasts Odda's Chapel (English Heritage) and the delightful Saxon church of St Mary's. The church was founded about the year 800, and later became part of a monastic settlement. Deerhurst, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England Attraction Type: Church Location: In the centre of Deerhurst Details of Deerhurst Saxon church OS SO870299 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Elkstone, St John the Evangelist   St John the Evangelist in Elkstone is the highest church in the Cotswolds. It is tucked away off the busy A417 Cirencester to Gloucester road, but it is well worth taking a detour to explore the church and its striking collection of Norman features. There is an unusual dovecote above the chancel and quite exeptional Norman arches in the chancel and sanctuary. Elkstone, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England Attraction Type: Church Location: Elkstone is reached via a minor road signposted from the A417, or via my preferred route, from the east, off the A435. The way is narrow, and dives down into a lovely dell before climbing to Elkstone. The church is at the south end of the village and ther Details of Elkstone, St John the Evangelist OS SO967123 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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See also
Medieval Monasteries in Gloucestershire

Regional Travel Information:
Cotswolds