English Heritage sites near Fretherne with Saul Parish
NYMPSFIELD LONG BARROW
6 miles from Fretherne with Saul 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.
ULEY LONG BARROW (HETTY PEGLER'S TUMP)
7 miles from Fretherne with Saul 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.
BLACKFRIARS
8 miles from Fretherne with Saul 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.
OVER BRIDGE
8 miles from Fretherne with Saul Parish
A single-arch stone bridge spanning the River Severn, built in 1825-30 by the great engineer Thomas Telford.
GREYFRIARS
8 miles from Fretherne with Saul Parish
Substantial remains of an early Tudor friary church of Franciscan 'grey friars' founded in 1231.
GREAT WITCOMBE ROMAN VILLA
10 miles from Fretherne with Saul 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.
Churches in Fretherne with Saul Parish
St James the Great
Situated in the horseshoe bend of the River Severn and by the side of the Gloucester to Sharpness canal, Saul can only be approached by crossing one of the bridges at either end of the vilage. At Sandford bridge, ducks and geese often take priority over the crossing, reminding the traveller that the pace of life can slow down, and giving time for reflection on the beautiful countryside that surrounds the village.
The Church of St James the Great is in the centre of the village, a pretty country church and probably the oldest of the five churches in the Severnside Group of Parishes. Mentioned in 1140, having been built by the Monks of Standish as a chapel of ease.
Many of the houses in Saul were built by seafaring families, and this is reflected in the nautical theme of many monuments in the churchyard.
As in many small villages, the community is welcoming, and very supportive of each other, especially in times of sicness and need.
For details of services and special events please see benefice website www.severnsidebenefice.org
St Peter's, Framilode
Framilode
Gloucester
01452 741410
We are a friendly lively church on the banks of the River Severn. We are part of the Stroudwater Team a Group of 15 parishes! These parishes are split in to areas and we are the Severnside Area. We enjoy relaxed worship with a mix of All Age Communion,and All age worship (usually lay led)
The church is also used regularly by the Community for events such as Fitness Classes, local WI, community choir and short mat bowls, exchange library. Special events include Pop up restaurants, concerts plays to name but a few.
The church is on the Severnway and is open in daylight hours. Do pop up and enjoy the peace and have a look around.
Facebook page www.facebook.com/stpetersframilode
If you need help with an Safeguarding issues please contact https://www.gloucester.anglican.org/about-us/safeguarding/
Pubs in Fretherne with Saul Parish
Darrell Arms Hotel
Ideal for watching the Severn Bore. Used to be a house.
Ship Inn
Upper Framilode, Framilode, GL2 7LH
(01452) 764050
theshipinnframilode.uk/