Lower Stone

Settlement in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Lower Stone

Dog Gate Lane, near Stone: aerial 2021 (1)
Dog Gate Lane, near Stone: aerial 2021 (1) Credit: Chris

Lower Stone is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside. The village is part of the civil parish of Stonehouse and falls under the Stroud district.

Lower Stone is known for its quaint and charming atmosphere, with traditional stone cottages lining the streets. The village has a close-knit community and offers a peaceful and tranquil setting for residents and visitors alike. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding.

Despite its small size, Lower Stone has a few amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. There is a local pub that serves as a social hub for the community, offering a place to relax and enjoy a meal or a drink. The village also has a small church, adding to its historic character.

For those seeking a wider range of amenities, the nearby town of Stonehouse is only a short distance away. Stonehouse provides access to a variety of shops, supermarkets, schools, and medical facilities, ensuring that residents have everything they need within a convenient distance.

Overall, Lower Stone offers a peaceful and idyllic English village experience, with stunning natural surroundings and a friendly community. It is a place where residents can enjoy a slower pace of life while still having access to essential amenities in the nearby town.

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Lower Stone Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.649634/-2.475501 or Grid Reference ST6794. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dog Gate Lane, near Stone: aerial 2021 (1)
Dog Gate Lane, near Stone: aerial 2021 (1)
Dog Gate Lane, near Stone: aerial 2021 (2)
Dog Gate Lane, near Stone: aerial 2021 (2)
Flush Bracket OSBM G2581: Rockhampton Ordnance survey benchmark on an outbuilding at Northfield Farm.  See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm14574" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm14574">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> for details of the mark.
Flush Bracket OSBM G2581: Rockhampton
Ordnance survey benchmark on an outbuilding at Northfield Farm. See LinkExternal link for details of the mark.
Warning sign - playground, Falfield Alongside SLOW painted on Sundayshill Lane.
Warning sign - playground, Falfield
Alongside SLOW painted on Sundayshill Lane.
Church Avenue, Falfield Viewed from the corner of Sundayshill Lane. A sign in the background shows "Residential Area" and a 15 mph speed limit.
Church Avenue, Falfield
Viewed from the corner of Sundayshill Lane. A sign in the background shows "Residential Area" and a 15 mph speed limit.
Early autumn colours, Sundayshill Lane, Falfield A horse chestnut tree viewed on September 25th 2022.
Early autumn colours, Sundayshill Lane, Falfield
A horse chestnut tree viewed on September 25th 2022.
Bus stop and shelter, Falfield Alongside the A38, the main road through Falfield in South Gloucestershire.
Bus stop and shelter, Falfield
Alongside the A38, the main road through Falfield in South Gloucestershire.
A38 direction signs, Falfield, South Gloucestershire Left for Gloucester, right for Bristol.
A38 direction signs, Falfield, South Gloucestershire
Left for Gloucester, right for Bristol.
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Bench, Falfield The bench near the corner of the A38 and Sundayshill Lane is dated 1977.
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Bench, Falfield
The bench near the corner of the A38 and Sundayshill Lane is dated 1977.
Church and churchyard, Falfield, South Gloucestershire Looking towards the rear of Grade II Listed St George's Church 
in the Church of England Diocese of Gloucester.
Church and churchyard, Falfield, South Gloucestershire
Looking towards the rear of Grade II Listed St George's Church in the Church of England Diocese of Gloucester.
Churchyard crosses, Falfield, South Gloucestershire In the NE corner of St George's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Gloucester.
Churchyard crosses, Falfield, South Gloucestershire
In the NE corner of St George's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Gloucester.
Large car park, Falfield, South Gloucestershire Looking across Sundayshill Lane towards the Huntsman Inn. The board on the right states that the car park is for Huntsman Inn patrons only.
Large car park, Falfield, South Gloucestershire
Looking across Sundayshill Lane towards the Huntsman Inn. The board on the right states that the car park is for Huntsman Inn patrons only.
BT phonebox, Sundayshill Lane, Falfield, South Gloucestershire Located opposite St George's Church.
BT phonebox, Sundayshill Lane, Falfield, South Gloucestershire
Located opposite St George's Church.
Memorial bench in St George's churchyard, Falfield, South Gloucestershire The small plaque on the bench records
GIVEN IN LOVING MEMORY OF EVELYN MIRIAM ANGELL JAMES 1905 - 1998
Memorial bench in St George's churchyard, Falfield, South Gloucestershire
The small plaque on the bench records GIVEN IN LOVING MEMORY OF EVELYN MIRIAM ANGELL JAMES 1905 - 1998
Flagless flagpole, Falfield, South Gloucestershire In the SE corner of St George's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Gloucester.
Flagless flagpole, Falfield, South Gloucestershire
In the SE corner of St George's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Gloucester.
Churchyard headstones, Falfield, South Gloucestershire In the SW corner of St George's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Gloucester.
Churchyard headstones, Falfield, South Gloucestershire
In the SW corner of St George's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Gloucester.
Headstones and trees, Falfield, South Gloucestershire In St George's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Gloucester.
Headstones and trees, Falfield, South Gloucestershire
In St George's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Gloucester.
The Village Green and All Saints' church, Stone
The Village Green and All Saints' church, Stone
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Lower Stone is located at Grid Ref: ST6794 (Lat: 51.649634, Lng: -2.475501)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Stroud

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.649634,-2.475501
Barrier: stile
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6507257/-2.4750209
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:45; Sa 10:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: GL13 69
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.6493377/-2.4759796
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