Penny Grove

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Penny Grove

Berkeley Castle - game larder This is where the game shot on the estate and meat were stored in the open air. — Berkeley Castle - game larder Credit: Sarah Smith

Penny Grove is a charming village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated amidst a picturesque wood and forest landscape, it offers residents and visitors a serene and idyllic setting to enjoy. The village is renowned for its natural beauty, with an abundance of trees and greenery, making it an appealing destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

The wood surrounding Penny Grove is known for its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and chestnut, which create a stunning canopy of foliage throughout the year. The forest, located nearby, provides ample opportunities for leisurely walks and exploration, with numerous well-maintained trails and paths to discover.

Penny Grove itself is a small and close-knit community, with a population of approximately 500 residents. The village offers a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its inhabitants, including a local grocery store, a post office, and a quaint village pub. The residents take pride in maintaining the village's traditional charm, with many of the buildings featuring classic Cotswold stone architecture.

Visitors to Penny Grove can also enjoy the nearby attractions, such as the historic market town of Tetbury and the stunning Westonbirt Arboretum, renowned for its collection of rare and exotic trees. The village is well-connected, with easy access to major road networks, making it a convenient base for exploring the wider Gloucestershire area.

In summary, Penny Grove is a hidden gem in Gloucestershire, offering a peaceful and natural environment, a close-knit community, and easy access to the region's attractions.

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Penny Grove Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.706678/-2.4541769 or Grid Reference SO6800. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Berkeley Castle - game larder

This is where the game shot on the estate and meat were stored in the open air.

Sarah Smith

St Mary's Church Berkeley - Berkeley tomb

This is the tomb of Thomas the 8th Lord Berkeley (died 1361) and his second wife Katherine. Thomas was one of two custodians of Edward II when he was imprisoned at Berkeley Castle. While he was absent from the Castle the King was murdered. Thomas was summoned in front of a jury for the murder but was acquitted.

Sarah Smith

St Mary's Church Berkeley - Memorial

On the south wall of the church is a memorial to Dr Edward Jenner, who became famous for his spread of vaccination against smallpox, although the less well-known Benjamin Jesty, a farmer of Yetminster, Dorset, was experimenting with his smallpox vaccinating about 20 years earlier ST5910 : Benjamin Jesty blue plaque, Yetminster and SY9777 : The grave of Benjamin Jesty - Worth Matravers.

Sarah Smith

Berkeley Church

The detached bell-tower dates from 1753AD. The church is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin.

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Breadstone (Glos) St Michael's Church

Scheduled for demolition after closure in 2000, the church still lingered on in March 2005.

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Berkeley: the Market Place & Town Hall

Although only the size of a small village, Berkeley is actually a town with a Mayor and Town Council. The hub of the community is the Market Place.

David Exworth

Winter morning at the Jenner Museum

The home of Dr Edward Jenner, where he successfully experimented with vaccination to prevent smallpox

David Exworth

Green Lane

This public footpath crosses the square diagonally from north-west to south-east. This view is as the path leaves the road in the top north-western corner of the square, just south of Halmore and heads south-east to Breadstone.

David Exworth

Oakhunger Lane Allotments, Hook Street

Berkeley's allotments are in the hamlet of Hook Street, half a mile west of the town centre. This view is looking south, over the allotments towards the ridge of the mediaeval Whitcliff Deer Park. The Pylons carried electricity from the nearby (de-commissioned) Berkeley Nuclear Power Station.

David Exworth

Berkeley Vale Park

A Mobile Homes park at Hook Street, Berkeley, looking east.

David Exworth

Toll house, Berkeley Heath

Roger Cornfoot

The Chantry

It was here that Edward Jenner who discovered the principles of vaccination resided for the later part of his life. His work and discoveries ultimately the total eradication of Smallpox from the world in 1979 . Today the building houses an excellent museum dedicated to his life's work.

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Postbox at the entrance to Berkeley Castle

Steve Fareham

Jenner Museum

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Jenner Museum sign

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Berkeley church tower

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Union Chapel and Town Hall, Berkeley

These two buildings are at the eastern end of Salter Street where it meets the Market Place. The chapel is dated 1835 Link

. The early C19 town hall has a rusticated ground floor with "elaborately glazed windows" Link

Derek Harper

Salter Street, Berkeley

A row of listed early C19 cottages, most with their brick painted, on the north side of the street, which is widening towards a little green at the junction with Stock Lane.

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Penny Grove is located at Grid Ref: SO6800 (Lat: 51.706678, Lng: -2.4541769)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Stroud

Police Authority: Gloucestershire