Gillingstool

Settlement in Gloucestershire

England

Gillingstool

Fingerpost over a village pump At the bottom of the High St, Thornbury. The location is also called &quot;The Plain&quot;. This fingerpost hangs over a village pump within a horseshoe of iron railings. Context (reverse) view see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7020690">ST6390 : Village Pump &amp; fingerpost, High Street</a>

Inscription: To Gloucester ☛

Milestone Society National ID: GL_ST6390 — Fingerpost over a village pump Credit: Mr Red

Gillingstool is a small village located in the South West of England, specifically in the county of Gloucestershire. Situated on the eastern outskirts of the town of Thornbury, Gillingstool has a population of approximately 1,500 residents.

The village is characterized by its picturesque rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and green fields. Gillingstool retains much of its traditional charm, with a mix of historic buildings and modern developments. The center of the village features a small square, where locals gather and a few shops and amenities can be found.

The village is well-connected to neighboring areas, with easy access to major roads such as the A38 and M5 motorway, providing convenient travel options for residents. The nearby town of Thornbury offers additional facilities, including schools, supermarkets, and healthcare services.

Gillingstool is known for its strong sense of community, with various social and recreational activities organized throughout the year. The village hosts an annual summer fair, bringing together residents and visitors for a day of festivities. Additionally, Gillingstool benefits from its proximity to the beautiful countryside, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.

Overall, Gillingstool offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle in a scenic rural setting, while still providing access to essential amenities and nearby urban areas.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.607109/-2.5192025 or Grid Reference ST6489. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fingerpost over a village pump

At the bottom of the High St, Thornbury. The location is also called "The Plain". This fingerpost hangs over a village pump within a horseshoe of iron railings. Context (reverse) view see ST6390 : Village Pump & fingerpost, High Street Inscription: To Gloucester ☛ Milestone Society National ID: GL_ST6390

Mr Red

Village Pump & fingerpost, High Street

Bottom of the High Street, Thornbury. The location is also called "The Plain". Surrounded by railings in a horseshoe pattern, with a fingerpost sign hanging above. Twin, old fashioned style lamps above. Obverse view of fingerpost see ST6390 : Fingerpost over a village pump Inscription: To Gloucester ☛ Milestone Society National ID: GL_ST6390

Mr Red

Flush Bracket OSBM 102: Thornbury, St. Mary's Church

This Ordnance Survey benchmark is located on a small buttress in an internal angle near the south-east corner of the church. See Link for a wider view and Link

for details of the mark.

Brian Westlake

Part of Thornbury Church

An Ordnance Survey benchmark is located on the small buttress in the internal angle shown near the south-east corner of the church. See Link for a closer view and Link

for details of the mark.

Brian Westlake

Flush Bracket OSBM 103: Upper Morton Farm

Ordnance Survey benchmark on a farm building then known as Upper Morton Farm but now called Manor Farm on modern maps. See Link

for details of the mark.

Brian Westlake

Stone Stile, Thornbury

Of Kington Lane on Gloucestershire footpath OTH/43 leading ultimately to Munday Playing Fields. The view looking back to the road is ST6389 : Stone Stile, Thornbury.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Thornbury

Of Kington Lane on Gloucestershire footpath OTH/43 leading ultimately to Munday Playing Fields. The view looking from the road is ST6390 : Stone Stile, Thornbury.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Thornbury

From Castle Street on Gloucestershire walled footpath OTH/46 as it enters the field. This is looking into the path, the view looking out is ST6390 : Stone Stile, Thornbury.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Thornbury

From Castle Street on Gloucestershire walled footpath OTH/46 as it enters the field. This is looking from the path, the view looking back is ST6390 : Stone Stile, Thornbury.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Thornbury

Beside Gloucestershire footpath OTH/35 looking SE in a copse. The view looking out of the woods is ST6290 : Stone Stile, Thornbury.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Thornbury

Beside Gloucestershire footpath OTH/35 looking NW from a copse. The view looking into the woods is ST6290 : Stone Stile, Thornbury.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Thornbury

In the parish of Lower Morton, off Morton Street. On Gloucestershire footpath OTH/62 looking NW to the curious cows. The view the cows got was ST6491 : Stone Stile, Thornbury.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Thornbury

In the parish of Lower Morton, off Morton Street. On Gloucestershire footpath OTH/62 looking E from a group of curious cows. The view from the road towards the cows is ST6491 : Stone Stile, Thornbury.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Thornbury

On Gloucestershire footpath OTH/84 from a bridge over a stream looking towards Corn Rows. The view looking back towards the stream is ST6391 : Stone Stile, Thornbury.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Thornbury

On Gloucestershire footpath OTH/84 from a bridge over a stream looking towards the stream. The view looking back towards Corn Rows is ST6391 : Stone Stile, Thornbury.

Mr Red

Thornbury Castle from the walled garden

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Stone Stile, Thornbury GS9527

On Gloucestershire footpaths OTH/35 & OTH/35 looking NE from Clay Lane, the view to the road is ST6590 : Stone Stile, Thornbury GS9527.

Richard Laycock

Stone Stile, Thornbury GS9527

On Gloucestershire footpaths OTH/35 & OTH/35 looking SE to Clay Lane, the view from the road is ST6590 : Stone Stile, Thornbury GS9527.

Richard Laycock

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Gillingstool is located at Grid Ref: ST6489 (Lat: 51.607109, Lng: -2.5192025)

Unitary Authority: South Gloucestershire

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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