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- Oldbury-on-the-Hill, Gloucestershire (St Arild's Church)
This atmospheric church is dedicated to a little-known, pre-Norman saint, who is thought to have lived near Thornbury.
The simple interior is little changed since the 18th century with its box pews, a two-decker pulpit and reading desk suggesting that time has passed this building by.
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1 mile north of Didmarton and 6 miles south west of Tetbury off A433; access via footpath across the fields, opposite Lower Oldbury Farm, on lane running round north side of Didmarton village
Nearest railway station: Yate (8 miles)
ST 819 882
01/05/12
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Church of St Nicholas of Myra, Ozleworth, Gloucestershire
A strange and beautiful church
St Saviour's Church, Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A church for the parish poor
Dyrham Park
National Trust property
Berkley Castle and Gardens
Heritage site
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Gloucestershire & Bristol County Guide (PDF, 4.7mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Gloucestershire & Bristol. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Church of St Nicholas of Myra, Ozleworth, Gloucestershire A strange and beautiful church Ozleworth, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7QA
See church page
St Saviour's Church, Tetbury, Gloucestershire A church for the parish poor New Church Street, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8DS
See church page
Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Leigh Delamere, Wiltshire A dramatic Victorian confection Leigh Delamere, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6JZ
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Goucestershire churches are in CCT’s West region.
Explore Gloucestershire tourism website
Gloucestershire Local History Society
Gloucestershire Family History Society
Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
Access this church is across fields or via a farmyard. The churchyard is rough and often un-mown.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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my great grandfather was baptised in this very beautiful church in 1895,i have visited it on several occasions and always found it a peaceful place where i can reflect and feel relaxed somehow.