Edgehill Plantation

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

Edgehill Plantation

The lane to Edgeworth
The lane to Edgeworth Credit: David Purchase

Edgehill Plantation is a historic estate located in Gloucestershire, England. Situated in the picturesque Wood Forest, the plantation spans over a vast area of lush greenery and natural beauty. The estate is renowned for its rich history, dating back to the 17th century.

The main house at Edgehill Plantation is an exquisite example of Jacobean architecture, featuring intricate details and a grand facade. The house is surrounded by well-manicured gardens, showcasing a variety of colorful flowers and ornamental shrubs. The plantation also boasts a charming courtyard, adding to its charm and character.

As one explores the estate, they will come across numerous outbuildings that were once used for various purposes such as stables, barns, and cottages. These structures have been carefully preserved, offering visitors a glimpse into the past and the daily life of the inhabitants.

Edgehill Plantation is not only known for its architectural beauty but also for its historical significance. It played a significant role during the English Civil War, as it was the site of the Battle of Edgehill in 1642. Today, visitors can still find remnants of the battlefield, including trenches and earthworks.

The plantation offers visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in history and nature. With its idyllic setting and well-preserved heritage, Edgehill Plantation is a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

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The lane to Edgeworth
The lane to Edgeworth
Crabtree Lane Heading for the Duntisbournes.
Crabtree Lane
Heading for the Duntisbournes.
Edgeworth, the valley from the top of School Lane School Lane connects the two clusters of Edgeworth through a steep combe.
Edgeworth, the valley from the top of School Lane
School Lane connects the two clusters of Edgeworth through a steep combe.
Pastures at Edgeworth Looking from School Lane to the far hillside of the upper Frome valley.
Pastures at Edgeworth
Looking from School Lane to the far hillside of the upper Frome valley.
School Lane, Edgeworth
School Lane, Edgeworth
School Lane, Edgeworth Looking north from close to the church and manor house end of the lane.
School Lane, Edgeworth
Looking north from close to the church and manor house end of the lane.
Edgeworth Manor The west front, facing the church, dates from the end of the nineteenth century.
Edgeworth Manor
The west front, facing the church, dates from the end of the nineteenth century.
St Mary's church, Edgeworth
St Mary's church, Edgeworth
St Mary, Edgeworth St Mary's has a Saxon and Norman nave and was drastically restored in 1869-72 with a rood screen added in 1885.
St Mary, Edgeworth
St Mary's has a Saxon and Norman nave and was drastically restored in 1869-72 with a rood screen added in 1885.
Rood screen and loft in St Mary's, Edgeworth Dating from 1885, the deeply cusped tracery echoes the stone chancel rere-arches of 1872.
Rood screen and loft in St Mary's, Edgeworth
Dating from 1885, the deeply cusped tracery echoes the stone chancel rere-arches of 1872.
Chancel at St Mary, Edgeworth The Victorian east window sits above a tiny Norman slit window with 1957 stained glass by the local artist Edward Payne.  All the chancel windows have rere-arches, as do the sedilia, piscina on the right.  A formidable Victorian performance, but what a pity that it extended to scraping the walls.
Chancel at St Mary, Edgeworth
The Victorian east window sits above a tiny Norman slit window with 1957 stained glass by the local artist Edward Payne. All the chancel windows have rere-arches, as do the sedilia, piscina on the right. A formidable Victorian performance, but what a pity that it extended to scraping the walls.
Cusping in St Mary's Two windows, an altar rail and a rood screen all decorated the same way.
Cusping in St Mary's
Two windows, an altar rail and a rood screen all decorated the same way.
Mediaeval stained glass in the chancel of St Mary's Edgeworth
Mediaeval stained glass in the chancel of St Mary's Edgeworth
Nave bench ends in St Mary's, Edgeworth From the restoration of 1869-72.  They are labelled with names of estate properties, allocating where the estate staff were to sit.  The elongated poppy heads are an individual touch.
Nave bench ends in St Mary's, Edgeworth
From the restoration of 1869-72. They are labelled with names of estate properties, allocating where the estate staff were to sit. The elongated poppy heads are an individual touch.
Pews in St Mary's, Edgeworth
Pews in St Mary's, Edgeworth
Pinbury Park The house <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1088428" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1088428">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> stands above the valley of the river Frome and one of its minor tributaries.
Pinbury Park
The house LinkExternal link stands above the valley of the river Frome and one of its minor tributaries.
Bridleway through woodland near Pinbury Park Climbing up the side of the Frome valley.
Bridleway through woodland near Pinbury Park
Climbing up the side of the Frome valley.
Bridleway to Gloucester Beeches Follows the line of the fence.
Bridleway to Gloucester Beeches
Follows the line of the fence.
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Edgehill Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SO9406 (Lat: 51.759942, Lng: -2.0758157)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Cotswold

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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Located within 500m of 51.759942,-2.0758157
Edgeworth
Is In: Gloucestershire, England, UK
Place: village
Source: NPE
Lat/Long: 51.7561019/-2.0785179
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7595654/-2.0692801
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.7566403/-2.0722069
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