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- Brookthorpe, Gloucestershire (St Swithun's Church)
The saddleback tower of this church is visible from the main road behind Brookthorpe Court. It is mainly 13th century although the north aisle is Victorian.
The inscription on the porch is a chronogram, with a hidden date recording the execution of Charles I in 1649. Inside, the stairs to the rood-loft remain. The pulpit is 17th century as is the chalice-shaped font.
On the splay of a window on the north side of the chancel is a memorial to the architect Detmar Blow, carved by Eric Gill.
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 south of Gloucester and 4.5 miles north of Stroud on A4173; coming from Gloucester on the A4173 (to Stroud), cross over the M5 and the church will be found on the right hand side in a further 500 metres, set back from the road behind a small grass-covered car park
Nearest railway station: Gloucester (3.8 miles)
SO 835 123
01/05/12
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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.
St Nicholas' Church, Gloucester, Gloucestershire The leaning tower of Gloucester Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2PG
See church page
St Oswald's Tower, Lassington, Gloucestershire A tower that stands alone Lassington Lane, Highnam, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 8DH
See church page
Church of St Nicholas of Myra, Ozleworth, Gloucestershire A strange and beautiful church Ozleworth, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7QA
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).
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.
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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