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Lower Common

Settlement in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Lower Common

Drainage Ditch Close to the River Severn nr Aylburton.
Drainage Ditch Credit: Stuart Wilding

Lower Common is a small village located in Gloucestershire, England. Situated in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the village is surrounded by picturesque rolling hills and lush green fields. It is part of the Stroud district and lies approximately 5 miles southeast of the town of Stroud.

The village itself is characterized by its charming rural atmosphere and traditional stone cottages, which add to its timeless appeal. It has a small population, with a close-knit community that takes pride in its local heritage and natural surroundings.

Lower Common offers a range of amenities to its residents. It has a local pub, where locals and visitors can enjoy a pint of locally brewed ale and indulge in traditional English cuisine. The village also has a primary school, providing education for the younger population.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, with numerous walking trails and cycling routes that showcase the area's natural beauty. Lower Common is also in close proximity to several notable landmarks, including the famous Woodchester Mansion, a Victorian Gothic masterpiece.

Transport links to and from Lower Common are easily accessible, with regular bus services connecting the village to nearby towns and villages. The A46 road runs just north of the village, providing convenient access to larger cities such as Bristol and Gloucester.

Overall, Lower Common offers a peaceful and idyllic retreat for those seeking a rural lifestyle amidst stunning natural landscapes in the heart of Gloucestershire.

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Drainage Ditch Close to the River Severn nr Aylburton.
Drainage Ditch
Close to the River Severn nr Aylburton.
Farmland in the Severn Vale Typical shot of the flat farmland close to the Severn, in the distance can be seen Oldbury Nuclear Power Station.
Farmland in the Severn Vale
Typical shot of the flat farmland close to the Severn, in the distance can be seen Oldbury Nuclear Power Station.
Gloucester to Chepstow Railway Line This square is basically flat farmland with a railway running through it.
Gloucester to Chepstow Railway Line
This square is basically flat farmland with a railway running through it.
Alvington Church Built using local red sandstone.
Alvington Church
Built using local red sandstone.
Lydney Park Gardens Lydney Park Gardens is open in spring and has many rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias.
Lydney Park Gardens
Lydney Park Gardens is open in spring and has many rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias.
Aylburton Cross. The cross dates from the 14th century, and used as a preaching cross by travelling Friars to preach to the public. The cross was repaired in 1841, and moved in the early 1960s in order to widen the A48, Chepstow to Lydney road.
Aylburton Cross.
The cross dates from the 14th century, and used as a preaching cross by travelling Friars to preach to the public. The cross was repaired in 1841, and moved in the early 1960s in order to widen the A48, Chepstow to Lydney road.
Heaven's Gate. Actually the name of the house.
Heaven's Gate.
Actually the name of the house.
Approaching Aylburton village from the north.
Approaching Aylburton village from the north.
Telephone box and lane near Aylburton Common. The track ahead leads to Pool Farm.
Telephone box and lane near Aylburton Common.
The track ahead leads to Pool Farm.
Aylburton Common Mission Church Built in 1867 this small building is still functioning as a place of worship.
Aylburton Common Mission Church
Built in 1867 this small building is still functioning as a place of worship.
The Cross and Cross public house. Beside the busy A 48 at Aylburton.
The Cross and Cross public house.
Beside the busy A 48 at Aylburton.
Entrance to Taurus Crafts. This arresting sight beside the A48 near Lydney is a wooden bull 'sculpture'.
Entrance to Taurus Crafts.
This arresting sight beside the A48 near Lydney is a wooden bull 'sculpture'.
Model village Can't be sure of direction so have entered north as default.
Model village
Can't be sure of direction so have entered north as default.
The Globe Inn This is a well renowned pub, but when we went there last year, they were rude and unhelpful. We left without eating!
The Globe Inn
This is a well renowned pub, but when we went there last year, they were rude and unhelpful. We left without eating!
Alvington Telephone Kiosk This kiosk is situated outside the Old Post Office in Alvington on the A48.
Alvington Telephone Kiosk
This kiosk is situated outside the Old Post Office in Alvington on the A48.
Aylburton Cross
Aylburton Cross
Aylburton Telephone Kiosk
Aylburton Telephone Kiosk
The Cross Pub, Aylburton
The Cross Pub, Aylburton
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Lower Common is located at Grid Ref: SO6001 (Lat: 51.713507, Lng: -2.5725271)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Forest of Dean

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

What 3 Words

///dabbling.wizard.drummers. Near Lydney, Gloucestershire

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