English Heritage sites near Falfield Parish

Kingswood Abbey Gatehouse

KINGSWOOD ABBEY GATEHOUSE

4 miles from Falfield Parish

This 16th century gatehouse, one of the latest monastic buildings in England, displays a richly sculpted mullioned window. It is the sole survivor of this Cistercian abbey.

Uley Long Barrow (Hetty Pegler's Tump)

ULEY LONG BARROW (HETTY PEGLER'S TUMP)

8 miles from Falfield Parish

A partly reconstructed Neolithic chambered mound, 37 metres (120 ft) long, atmospherically sited overlooking the Severn Valley. 'Hetty Pegler' was its 17th century landowner.

Offa's Dyke

OFFA'S DYKE

9 miles from Falfield Parish

An earthwork roughly following the Welsh/English boundary consisting of a ditch and rampart. Origins shrouded in mystery but possibly built in response to events involving the Princes of Powys.

Nympsfield Long Barrow

NYMPSFIELD LONG BARROW

9 miles from Falfield Parish

Large Neolithic burial mound with spectacular views over the Severn Valley. Built by earliest farming communities in the Cotswolds almost 5,000 years ago. Internal chambers are uncovered for viewing.

St Briavels Castle

ST BRIAVELS CASTLE

11 miles from Falfield Parish

The fine twin-towered gatehouse, built by Edward I in 1292, once defended a crossbow bolt factory which used local iron. Once a prison, now a youth hostel in wonderful walking country.

Temple Church

TEMPLE CHURCH

13 miles from Falfield Parish

The 'leaning tower' and walls of this large late medieval church survived bombing during the Second World War. The graveyard is now a peaceful public garden.


Churches in Falfield Parish

St George

Pubs in Falfield Parish

Gables Hotel
Huntsman House Inn

Bristol Road, Falfield, GL12 8DF
(01454) 260239
huntsmaninnfalfield.co.uk

Attractively decorated, comfortable, large roadside pub with large bar, several eating areas and accommodation.