English Heritage sites near Frampton on Severn Parish

Nympsfield Long Barrow

NYMPSFIELD LONG BARROW

4 miles from Frampton on Severn Parish

Large Neolithic burial mound with spectacular views over the Severn Valley. Built by earliest farming communities in the Cotswolds almost 5,000 years ago. Internal chambers are uncovered for viewing.

Uley Long Barrow (Hetty Pegler's Tump)

ULEY LONG BARROW (HETTY PEGLER'S TUMP)

5 miles from Frampton on Severn Parish

A partly reconstructed Neolithic chambered mound, 37 metres (120 ft) long, atmospherically sited overlooking the Severn Valley. 'Hetty Pegler' was its 17th century landowner.

Blackfriars

BLACKFRIARS

9 miles from Frampton on Severn Parish

One of the most complete surviving Dominican friaries in England, later converted into a Tudor house and cloth factory. Notable features include the church and fine scissor-braced dormitory roof.

Greyfriars

GREYFRIARS

9 miles from Frampton on Severn Parish

Substantial remains of an early Tudor friary church of Franciscan 'grey friars' founded in 1231.

Over Bridge

OVER BRIDGE

9 miles from Frampton on Severn Parish

A single-arch stone bridge spanning the River Severn, built in 1825-30 by the great engineer Thomas Telford.

Kingswood Abbey Gatehouse

KINGSWOOD ABBEY GATEHOUSE

9 miles from Frampton on Severn Parish

This 16th century gatehouse, one of the latest monastic buildings in England, displays a richly sculpted mullioned window. It is the sole survivor of this Cistercian abbey.

Churches in Frampton on Severn Parish

St Mary the Virgin Frampton on Severn

Frampton-on-Severn Gloucester
014520741147
http://www.stmarys-framptononsevern.org.uk

With its magnificent village green, said to be the longest in England, Frampton on Severn is a beautiful village set near the Severn estuary. The largest village in the Severnside Group of parishes, there are 500 households.
Annual events on The Green include the ancient Frampton Feast, now a FunFair and an Edwardian style travelling circus. The Frampton Country Fair in The Park celebrates country life and country sports. In all these activites the church plays a full part.
Consecrated in 1315, with later additions, St Mary the Virgin is a large well-maintained church with an active PCC .  It lies at the south of the group of parishes on the east side of the Sharpness/Gloucester canal. The church is open daily for our many visitors and there is a newcomers visiting team. Lay people lead weekday prayer and contribute to the Sunday Services by leading intercessions and reading. There is a variety of styles of worship.

For services at St Mary's Frampton please go to www.stmarys-framptononsevern.org.uk

 


Pubs in Frampton on Severn Parish

Bell Inn

The Green, Frampton-on-Severn, GL2 7EP
(01452) 740346
thebellatframpton.co.uk/

Imposing three-storey Georgian inn, overlooking the longest village green in England where cricket is regularly played in summer. A former barn alongside is used for meetings and skittles; a second barn delights children with its farm anima...
Fromebridge Mill

Fromebridge Lane, Whitminster, GL2 7PD
(01452) 741796
greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/gloucestershi...

Large pub in a old water mill. Several large areas. Food available at most times. Carvery. Gardens but take care with the mill stream. The internals of the mill are still on display with rumours the wheel may be refurbished. Large function...
Three Horseshoes

The Green, Frampton-on-Severn, GL2 7DY
(01452) 742100
threehorseshoespub.co.uk/

19th century two-bar rural community pub built by a farrier at the south end of England's longest village green. The food is home-cooked, especially the unique '3-Shu pie', which is freshly baked to order. Both bars have coal fires; dogs ar...