St. Swithun’s Church
St. Swithun's Church, St. Swithuns Road, Hempsted, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5LH
A Church has existed in Hempsted from 826 A.D. and the 12th Century Norman font was in the original church. The present church is mid-15th century and extensive renovations took place in 1885 with the addition of an extra bell, monuments and stained glass. In the well-kept Churchyard is "The Cavaliers Tomb" of Captain John Freeman who was slain at the siege of Gloucester in 1643 A.D. St. Swithun's Church is still a place of worship and an integral part of the community today (for more information visit www.swithunandmary.org.uk).
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St. Swithun's Church, St. Swithuns Road, Hempsted, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5LH