St Swithun's Church, Brookthorpe, Gloucestershire
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Exterior of St Swithun's Church in Brookthorpe
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A coded inscription recording a king's execution
The saddleback tower of this church is visible from the main road behind Brookthorpe Court.
It is mainly thirteenth 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 seventeenth 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.
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The leaning tower of Gloucester
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This picturesque church sits in the heart of a charming Cotswolds village.
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Access information
Approached from large parking area off the Stroud / Gloucester main road, through iron gate over level churchyard to south porch. Shallow step up from grass to south porch and one step down to the nave floor.
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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
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
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Transport
Nearest railway station: Gloucester (3.8 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.
Bristol & Gloucestershire County Guide
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.
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Community information
St Swithun's Church, Brookthorpe is in our west region.
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