Two Westbury Churches and their history in the Dean

The main church bears evidence of the Crusades in the middle ages (1030 to 1500) Examine its development and relics. The nave is in the Diocese of Gloucester, whilst the Chancel and Sanctuary are officially in the Diocese of Hereford, although responsibility for the maintenance of the latter now lies with (??????). This anomaly arose at the time of Henry V111 when the Diocese of Gloucester was created.
Examination of the Bell Tower shows evidence of its previous attached buildings, whilst the bells are a local wonder of the power of communication.
Both buildings played a part in the Civil War with Colonel Massey and the two opposing sides having a clash here. Pick up a copy of Humprey Phelps' account of what happened.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

11.00 to 15.00

Sunday 08 September:

11.00 to 15.00

Saturday 14 September:

11.00 to 15.00

Sunday 15 September:

11.00 to 15.00

Location & directions

Church of St Peter, Paul and Mary, The Village, Westbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire, GL14 1PA

Directions:

Adjacent to the A48 from Gloucester to Lydney. The spire of the Bell Tower is a signpost from miles around.

Contact on day:

Simon Phelps

Telephone number:

+447985643053

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Parking in layby near to National Trust owned Dutch Water Gardens in village centre.

Additional information

Refreshments are served in the church. Accessible toilet also in the church.

Est. tour duration:

45 hour(s)

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