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Abenhall

Settlement in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Abenhall

Jubilee Road, Mitcheldean Looking north towards Plump Hill.
Jubilee Road, Mitcheldean Credit: Jonathan Billinger

Abenhall is a small village located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England. Situated in the western part of the county, it lies approximately 6 miles southwest of the town of Mitcheldean and 14 miles west of Gloucester. With a population of around 200 residents, Abenhall is known for its picturesque rural setting and tranquil atmosphere.

The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. It is located within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering residents and visitors stunning views and a variety of walking and cycling trails to explore.

Abenhall is home to a 12th-century parish church, St. Michael and All Angels, which stands as a historic landmark in the village. The church features beautiful Norman architecture and is a popular site for weddings and special religious ceremonies.

While Abenhall is predominantly a residential area, there are limited amenities available within the village itself. However, the nearby towns of Mitcheldean and Gloucester provide residents with a wider range of services, including shops, schools, healthcare facilities, and recreational activities.

Overall, Abenhall offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle for its residents, with its natural beauty and close-knit community fostering a sense of tranquility and harmony.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.853657/-2.4809043 or Grid Reference SO6617. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Jubilee Road, Mitcheldean Looking north towards Plump Hill.
Jubilee Road, Mitcheldean
Looking north towards Plump Hill.
Former brewery, Mitcheldean I was very surprised to find this unexpectedly while passing through. Initially owned by the Wintle family this brewery became the largest in the Forest of Dean in the 19th century. It was acquired by Cheltenham and Hereford Breweries in 1930. After 1930 it housed the wartime base of British Acoustic Films, later Rank Precision Industries. By 1960 manufacture of Rank Xerox photocopiers led to rapid expansion but decline followed in the 1980s-1990s. The site is now a large business village with these two buildings from the original brewery on the edge of a complex with multiple large buildings.
Former brewery, Mitcheldean
I was very surprised to find this unexpectedly while passing through. Initially owned by the Wintle family this brewery became the largest in the Forest of Dean in the 19th century. It was acquired by Cheltenham and Hereford Breweries in 1930. After 1930 it housed the wartime base of British Acoustic Films, later Rank Precision Industries. By 1960 manufacture of Rank Xerox photocopiers led to rapid expansion but decline followed in the 1980s-1990s. The site is now a large business village with these two buildings from the original brewery on the edge of a complex with multiple large buildings.
Town Hall, Mitcheldean Listed Grade II.
Town Hall, Mitcheldean
Listed Grade II.
Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, Mitcheldean
Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, Mitcheldean
Mitcheldean Library
Mitcheldean Library
Co-Operative food store and Post Office, Mitcheldean
Co-Operative food store and Post Office, Mitcheldean
Old town Hall and The White Horse public house, Mitcheldean
Old town Hall and The White Horse public house, Mitcheldean
Former brewery, Mitcheldean I was very surprised to find this unexpectedly while passing through. Initially owned by the Wintle family this brewery became the largest in the Forest of Dean in the 19th century. It was acquired by Cheltenham and Hereford Breweries in 1930. After 1930 it housed the wartime base of British Acoustic Films, later Rank Precision Industries. By 1960 manufacture of Rank Xerox photocopiers led to rapid expansion but decline followed in the 1980s-1990s. The site is now a large business village with two buildings from the original brewery on the edge of a complex with multiple large buildings.
Former brewery, Mitcheldean
I was very surprised to find this unexpectedly while passing through. Initially owned by the Wintle family this brewery became the largest in the Forest of Dean in the 19th century. It was acquired by Cheltenham and Hereford Breweries in 1930. After 1930 it housed the wartime base of British Acoustic Films, later Rank Precision Industries. By 1960 manufacture of Rank Xerox photocopiers led to rapid expansion but decline followed in the 1980s-1990s. The site is now a large business village with two buildings from the original brewery on the edge of a complex with multiple large buildings.
Former brewery, Mitcheldean I was very surprised to find this unexpectedly while passing through. Initially owned by the Wintle family this brewery became the largest in the Forest of Dean in the 19th century. It was acquired by Cheltenham and Hereford Breweries in 1930. After 1930 it housed the wartime base of British Acoustic Films, later Rank Precision Industries. By 1960 manufacture of Rank Xerox photocopiers led to rapid expansion but decline followed in the 1980s-1990s. The site is now a large business village with two buildings from the original brewery on the edge of a complex with multiple large buildings.
Former brewery, Mitcheldean
I was very surprised to find this unexpectedly while passing through. Initially owned by the Wintle family this brewery became the largest in the Forest of Dean in the 19th century. It was acquired by Cheltenham and Hereford Breweries in 1930. After 1930 it housed the wartime base of British Acoustic Films, later Rank Precision Industries. By 1960 manufacture of Rank Xerox photocopiers led to rapid expansion but decline followed in the 1980s-1990s. The site is now a large business village with two buildings from the original brewery on the edge of a complex with multiple large buildings.
View towards Abenhall Looking east from Jubilee Road with the tower of Abenhall church visible in the late afternoon sunshine.
View towards Abenhall
Looking east from Jubilee Road with the tower of Abenhall church visible in the late afternoon sunshine.
St Anthony's Well Image of the historic well in woodland North-west of Flaxley.
St Anthony's Well
Image of the historic well in woodland North-west of Flaxley.
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Mitcheldean A large parish church with origins stretching back to 14th century and showing subsequent changes and restorations the last being in the 19th century. The importance of this church was recognised with Grade I listing dating all the way back to 1955 by English Heritage.
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Mitcheldean
A large parish church with origins stretching back to 14th century and showing subsequent changes and restorations the last being in the 19th century. The importance of this church was recognised with Grade I listing dating all the way back to 1955 by English Heritage.
Grassy hillside
Grassy hillside
Between paddocks
Between paddocks
A4136 Gloucester Road, Mitcheldean A Sunday morning in December.
A4136 Gloucester Road, Mitcheldean
A Sunday morning in December.
Machinery in the woods Various pieces of equipment litter the woodland at the end of Jubilee Lane.
Machinery in the woods
Various pieces of equipment litter the woodland at the end of Jubilee Lane.
Deansway Road, Mitcheldean The village housing is dominated by the former Rank Xerox buildings which are now a huge sprawling business park.
Deansway Road, Mitcheldean
The village housing is dominated by the former Rank Xerox buildings which are now a huge sprawling business park.
Bridleway by Marshes Farm The path is part of the Gloucestershire Way.
Bridleway by Marshes Farm
The path is part of the Gloucestershire Way.
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Abenhall is located at Grid Ref: SO6617 (Lat: 51.853657, Lng: -2.4809043)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Forest of Dean

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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Located within 500m of 51.853657,-2.4809043
Abenhall
Is In: Gloucestershire, England, UK
Place: village
Wikidata: Q740708
Lat/Long: 51.8529493/-2.4791957
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Plump Hill
Is In: Gloucestershire, England, UK
Note: Apparently more populous than it's parent parish, Abenhall
Place: hamlet
Source: Wikipedia
Wikidata: Q21924510
Lat/Long: 51.8531614/-2.484603
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Bus Stop
Church Turn
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GLF629
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Church Turn
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan NaptanCode: gloajtjg
Naptan Street: Abenhall Rd
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.853777/-2.480995
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Bus Stop
Church Turn
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GLF630
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Church Turn
Naptan NaptanCode: gloajtjm
Naptan Street: Abenhall Rd
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.8537955/-2.4808646
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Church Farm
Place: locality
Source: OS Opendata Streetview
Lat/Long: 51.853602/-2.477888
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Post Box
Ref: GL17 18
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.8541857/-2.4789513
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.8528834/-2.4765962
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.8536952/-2.4773875
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.8544747/-2.4781238
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.8552409/-2.478919
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.8561223/-2.4798417
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.8579313/-2.4810648
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