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- Eastleach Martin, Gloucestershire (St Michael & St Martin's Church)
This picture-postcard Medieval church stands in a gently sloping churchyard by the river Leach, just a stone’s throw from its sister church at Eastleach Turville on the opposite bank.
The two are linked by a stone clapper bridge known as Keble’s Bridge after its 19th-century curate John Keble, a much-loved poet and Oxford scholar.
The church’s treasures include three beautiful carved windows which feature Decorated tracery, mouldings and tiny stone heads from the 13th century.
Other things to find include:
A visit in spring is particularly delightful when daffodils line the river banks and the approaches to the bridge.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
4 miles north of Lechlade, off A361 or A417; well signposted from the Cirencester/Lechlade Road (A417)
Nearest railway stations: Shipton (9.7 miles) or Swindon (12 miles).
SP 202 052
01/05/12
Following on from the success of our Discover Wallpaintings project last year we are delighted to announce the launch of…
Church of St John the Baptist, Inglesham, Wiltshire
An ancient painted wonder saved by William Morris
All Saints' Church, Leigh, Wiltshire
A chancel in the wetlands
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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).
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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.
Bristol & Gloucestershire County Guide (PDF, 4.6mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Bristol & Gloucestershire. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Church of St John the Baptist, Inglesham, Wiltshire An ancient painted wonder saved by William Morris Inglesham, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7RD
See church page
All Saints' Church, Leigh, Wiltshire A chancel in the wetlands Leigh, Cricklade, Wiltshire, SN6 6QY
See church page
All Saints' Church, Shorncote, Gloucestershire A tiny 800-year-old church Shorncote, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 6DE
See church page
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).
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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.
Smooth gravelled path to door.
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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This church is adorable. Eastleach is somewhere we have visited every week since I was about 9. It is a beautiful village that is very dear to me and my family and I hope that I can continue to take my children round for the wallks we so often take. The church and the grounds they are set in, are truely idilic and on a summers day the water is so clear and inviting. Eastleach is somewhere I feel a special connection with, so much so this is where my stepfather choose to scatter my grandads ashes. May he rest in peace.