St Oswald's Tower, Lassington, Gloucestershire
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St Oswald's Tower in Lassington. Photo: CB Newham
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A tower that stands alone
The solitary surviving tower of old St Oswald's church was probably built before the Norman Conquest.
It is located in a pretty churchyard and surrounded by idyllic, gently undulating countryside.
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The leaning tower of Gloucester
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A coded inscription recording a king's execution
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A link to Elgar
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Access information
From the lane to adjacent farm up some steps and then up the sloping churchyard to the tower. Access to the base of the tower is up 4 steps and there is long slope in churchyard.
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Facilities & Hire
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating, running water and toilet facilities.The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor.
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Directions
3 miles west of Gloucester off B4215 (follow sign to Lassington from Highnam village)
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Transport
Nearest railway station: Gloucester (2.9 miles)
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History & Further Information
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
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.
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Community information
St Oswald's Tower, Lassington, is in our west region.
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