Fretherne

Settlement in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Fretherne

Saul church I wonder if this village used to be called Paul... shame it&#039;s not on the way to a place called Damascus. — Saul church Credit: mym

Fretherne is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, in the southwest of England. Situated on the banks of the River Severn, it is nestled within the picturesque Severn Vale, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The village has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era, with evidence of Roman settlements and artifacts discovered in the area. Today, Fretherne retains a charming and tranquil atmosphere, with its traditional stone cottages and historic buildings adding to its overall character.

Although small in size, the village boasts a close-knit community that takes pride in its local heritage. Residents often engage in various community activities and events, fostering a strong sense of belonging and neighborliness.

Nature enthusiasts are drawn to Fretherne for its natural beauty. The nearby Slimbridge Wetland Centre, managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, attracts birdwatchers from far and wide due to its diverse bird species and wetland habitats. The area is also a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, with numerous trails offering the opportunity to explore the stunning countryside.

Despite its rural setting, Fretherne benefits from its proximity to larger towns and cities. The city of Gloucester is approximately 10 miles away, providing easy access to a range of amenities and services. Additionally, the village is well-connected by road, with the M5 motorway only a short drive away, offering convenient transportation links to other parts of the country.

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Fretherne Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.780728/-2.387467 or Grid Reference SO7309. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Saul church

I wonder if this village used to be called Paul... shame it's not on the way to a place called Damascus.

mym

Pond on Frampton on Severn village green

The village green at Frampton on Severn is reputedly the longest in England and is about 22 acres in size.

Phil Champion

Fretherne (Glos) St Mary's Church

ChurchCrawler

Severn Estuary shoreline including Saul Warth

Area prone to flooding around Saul Warth, may become managed realignment scheme.

Jim Mitchell

High Street, Saul

Looking north along High Street from just north of the junction with Church Lane. Saul has a pub and garage but no shop or post office.

Phil Champion

Swing bridge, Church Lane, Saul

Bridge across the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal. There is a boat builders near here at Saul Junction.

Phil Champion

G&S Canal and former Cadbury's factory

Cadbury's opened a factory adjacent to the Gloucester & Sharpness canal near Fretherne Bridge in 1916. The factory produced chocolate crumb from ground cocoa beans, sugar, and milk from local farms before being transported to the Bournville factory in Birmingham by narrowboat. The silo in the centre of the picture was added later to provide additional storage. The factory is now occupied by several businesses including Shipton Mill.

Phil Champion

Hock Cliff

Hock Cliff is stuffed with lower lias fossils like the devil's toenail (Gryphaea Oyster) and ammonites just waiting to be collected from the rubble at the base of the cliff. However they are grey and crumbly and so don't make great specimens. We found an Ichthysaurus vertebra this particular day. There are some hovercraft waiting to go skimming across the mudflats in the distance.

Peter Kwan

Severn Bore

This is the early stage of the Severn Bore where it is a broad whooshing wave travelling up the river that quickly covers the low tide mud and sand. Two fronts can be seen and these are travelling either side of a mudflat called "The Noose". This particular bore was early in the morning on Good Friday.

Peter Kwan

The Noose

The section of the river Severn that is known as the Noose sits entirely in the grid square SO7207. The tide is on its way out leaving massive sand banks. The distance to the opposite bank is 2Km. The church at Frampton on Severn is just left of centre.

Vincent Jones

River Severn

The river Severn has nearly completed its journey around the large horseshoe bend by Newnham. From here it starts to open up into the Noose. A large tidal area of mud and sand. The tide is on its way out uncovering the dangerous sand banks. On the horizon is May hill.

Vincent Jones