English Heritage sites near Nympsfield Parish

Uley Long Barrow (Hetty Pegler's Tump)

ULEY LONG BARROW (HETTY PEGLER'S TUMP)

1 miles from Nympsfield 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.

Nympsfield Long Barrow

NYMPSFIELD LONG BARROW

1 miles from Nympsfield 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.

Kingswood Abbey Gatehouse

KINGSWOOD ABBEY GATEHOUSE

6 miles from Nympsfield 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.

Windmill Tump Long Barrow, Rodmarton

WINDMILL TUMP LONG BARROW, RODMARTON

8 miles from Nympsfield Parish

A Neolithic chambered tomb with an enigmatic 'false entrance'. Opinions vary as to why this false entrance was built.

Great Witcombe Roman Villa

GREAT WITCOMBE ROMAN VILLA

11 miles from Nympsfield Parish

The remains of a large and luxurious villa built about AD 250, with a bathhouse complex, perhaps the shrine of a water spirit, and mosaics.

Blackfriars

BLACKFRIARS

12 miles from Nympsfield Parish

One of the most complete surviving Dominican friaries in England, later converted into a Tudor house and cloth factory. Notable features include the church and fine scissor-braced dormitory roof.


Churches in Nympsfield Parish

St Bartholomew

Pubs in Nympsfield Parish

Rose & Crown

3 The Cross, Nympsfield, GL10 3TU
(01453) 860612
roseandcrownfarmhouse.com

300-year-old village local with much exposed stone internally. Large fireplace at one end of the main bar, cosy stove at the other. Large restaurant area. The pub is noted for its floral display in summer.