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Shadwell

Settlement in Gloucestershire Stroud

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Shadwell

Old Milestone A4135, Coopers Wood Stone post by the A4135, in parish of DURSLEY (STROUD District), Coopers Wood; opposite footpath sign between house and garage on verge, by the road, on South side of road. MS erected by the Coldharbour District turnpike trust in the 19th century. The modern plate was commissioned by the house owners (behind) and installed in 2020 with advice from the Milestone Society. Cancelled BM below plate was 639.5 ft ASL. Earlier image see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6049249">ST7796 : Old Milestone by the A4135, Coopers Wood, Dursley parish</a> Inscription: Dursley 1½ / Wotton 4 / Horsley 4 / Tetbury 8½ Milestone Society National ID: GL_TBDY08
Old Milestone A4135, Coopers Wood Credit: Mr Red

Shadwell is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, in the southwest region of England. Situated in the Cotswold district, Shadwell is nestled amidst picturesque countryside, characterized by rolling hills, lush green fields, and charming stone-built houses.

With a population of around 500 residents, Shadwell exudes a tight-knit and friendly community atmosphere. The village is renowned for its peaceful ambiance, making it an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of nearby cities. The local economy primarily revolves around agriculture, with many residents involved in farming and livestock rearing.

One of the notable features of Shadwell is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by an abundance of walking trails and scenic landscapes, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and hikers. The nearby Cotswold Way, a long-distance trail, offers breathtaking views of the countryside and is a popular attraction for visitors.

Shadwell boasts a handful of amenities to cater to its residents' needs. These include a village hall, a primary school, a church, and a pub, which acts as a social hub for the community. The village also hosts various events and gatherings throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of community spirit.

While Shadwell may be small in size, it compensates for it with its idyllic charm and natural beauty. It serves as a tranquil retreat for those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle, while still being within easy reach of larger towns and cities in Gloucestershire.

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Old Milestone A4135, Coopers Wood Stone post by the A4135, in parish of DURSLEY (STROUD District), Coopers Wood; opposite footpath sign between house and garage on verge, by the road, on South side of road. MS erected by the Coldharbour District turnpike trust in the 19th century. The modern plate was commissioned by the house owners (behind) and installed in 2020 with advice from the Milestone Society. Cancelled BM below plate was 639.5 ft ASL. Earlier image see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6049249">ST7796 : Old Milestone by the A4135, Coopers Wood, Dursley parish</a> Inscription: Dursley 1½ / Wotton 4 / Horsley 4 / Tetbury 8½ Milestone Society National ID: GL_TBDY08
Old Milestone A4135, Coopers Wood
Stone post by the A4135, in parish of DURSLEY (STROUD District), Coopers Wood; opposite footpath sign between house and garage on verge, by the road, on South side of road. MS erected by the Coldharbour District turnpike trust in the 19th century. The modern plate was commissioned by the house owners (behind) and installed in 2020 with advice from the Milestone Society. Cancelled BM below plate was 639.5 ft ASL. Earlier image see ST7796 : Old Milestone by the A4135, Coopers Wood, Dursley parish Inscription: Dursley 1½ / Wotton 4 / Horsley 4 / Tetbury 8½ Milestone Society National ID: GL_TBDY08
Stone Stile, Uley Stepps embedded in the wall from "the Street" to the entrance to the churchyard.
Stone Stile, Uley
Stepps embedded in the wall from "the Street" to the entrance to the churchyard.
Stone Stile, Uley On Gloucestershire footpaths CUL42, CUL39 & CUL45 West of the village, looking NE. The view NW is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7309120">ST7998 : Stone Stile, Uley</a>.
Stone Stile, Uley
On Gloucestershire footpaths CUL42, CUL39 & CUL45 West of the village, looking NE. The view NW is ST7998 : Stone Stile, Uley.
Stone Stile, Uley On Gloucestershire footpaths CUL42, CUL39 & CUL45 West of the village, looking NW. The view NE is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7309117">ST7998 : Stone Stile, Uley</a>.
Stone Stile, Uley
On Gloucestershire footpaths CUL42, CUL39 & CUL45 West of the village, looking NW. The view NE is ST7998 : Stone Stile, Uley.
Stone Stiles, Uley The sunken remnants of a stone tile on the junction of Gloucestershire footpaths CUL63 & COW16 looking NE. The close-up view looking SE is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338280">ST7997 : Stone Stiles, Uley</a>.
Stone Stiles, Uley
The sunken remnants of a stone tile on the junction of Gloucestershire footpaths CUL63 & COW16 looking NE. The close-up view looking SE is ST7997 : Stone Stiles, Uley.
Stone Stiles, Uley The sunken remnants of a stone tile on the junction of Gloucestershire footpaths CUL63 & COW16 looking SE. The context view looking NE is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338278">ST7997 : Stone Stiles, Uley</a>.
Stone Stiles, Uley
The sunken remnants of a stone tile on the junction of Gloucestershire footpaths CUL63 & COW16 looking SE. The context view looking NE is ST7997 : Stone Stiles, Uley.
Stone Stile, Uley Opposite Ranks Barn on Gloucestershire footpath CUL18 looking SE along the line of the road. The remains of a "Fallen Idle".
Stone Stile, Uley
Opposite Ranks Barn on Gloucestershire footpath CUL18 looking SE along the line of the road. The remains of a "Fallen Idle".
Boundary Marker, Uley Bury On the South flank one level down from the enclosed part of the opidum (Hill Fort). One of four along the edge of the escarpment. see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338804" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338804">Link</a> & <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338807" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338807">Link</a> & <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338813" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338813">Link</a> the Bury is a Scheduled Monument HE listed - Nᴼ. 1004866 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1004866" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1004866">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> Inscription: SP (see below) The 1838 tithe apportionment records nearly 80 acres of land in Uley, including land on the side of the Bury with the markers, was owned by Harry Keighly Peach (then a minor). It is possible that SP stands for Samuel Peach, who inherited land in Uley in 1776, or his son, Samuel, who inherited in 1791 (Bigland’s Monumental Inscriptions, which adds that “it was a small estate and now subdivided”), and that Harry’s land was previously theirs.
Boundary Marker, Uley Bury
On the South flank one level down from the enclosed part of the opidum (Hill Fort). One of four along the edge of the escarpment. see Link & Link & Link the Bury is a Scheduled Monument HE listed - Nᴼ. 1004866 LinkExternal link Inscription: SP (see below) The 1838 tithe apportionment records nearly 80 acres of land in Uley, including land on the side of the Bury with the markers, was owned by Harry Keighly Peach (then a minor). It is possible that SP stands for Samuel Peach, who inherited land in Uley in 1776, or his son, Samuel, who inherited in 1791 (Bigland’s Monumental Inscriptions, which adds that “it was a small estate and now subdivided”), and that Harry’s land was previously theirs.
Boundary Marker, Uley Bury On the South flank one level down from the enclosed part of the opidum (Hill Fort). One of four along the edge of the escarpment. see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338800" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338800">Link</a> & <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338807" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338807">Link</a> & <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338813" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338813">Link</a> the Bury is a Scheduled Monument HE listed - Nᴼ. 1004866 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1004866" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1004866">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> Inscription: SP (see below) The 1838 tithe apportionment records nearly 80 acres of land in Uley, including land on the side of the Bury with the markers, was owned by Harry Keighly Peach (then a minor). It is possible that SP stands for Samuel Peach, who inherited land in Uley in 1776, or his son, Samuel, who inherited in 1791 (Bigland’s Monumental Inscriptions, which adds that “it was a small estate and now subdivided”), and that Harry’s land was previously theirs.
Boundary Marker, Uley Bury
On the South flank one level down from the enclosed part of the opidum (Hill Fort). One of four along the edge of the escarpment. see Link & Link & Link the Bury is a Scheduled Monument HE listed - Nᴼ. 1004866 LinkExternal link Inscription: SP (see below) The 1838 tithe apportionment records nearly 80 acres of land in Uley, including land on the side of the Bury with the markers, was owned by Harry Keighly Peach (then a minor). It is possible that SP stands for Samuel Peach, who inherited land in Uley in 1776, or his son, Samuel, who inherited in 1791 (Bigland’s Monumental Inscriptions, which adds that “it was a small estate and now subdivided”), and that Harry’s land was previously theirs.
Boundary Marker, Uley Bury On the South flank one level down from the enclosed part of the opidum (Hill Fort). One of four along the edge of the escarpment. see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338800" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338800">Link</a> & <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338804" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338804">Link</a> & <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338813" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338813">Link</a> the Bury is a Scheduled Monument HE listed - Nᴼ. 1004866 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1004866" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1004866">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> Inscription: SP
Boundary Marker, Uley Bury
On the South flank one level down from the enclosed part of the opidum (Hill Fort). One of four along the edge of the escarpment. see Link & Link & Link the Bury is a Scheduled Monument HE listed - Nᴼ. 1004866 LinkExternal link Inscription: SP
Boundary Marker, Uley Bury On the South flank one level down from the enclosed part of the opidum (Hill Fort). One of four along the edge of the escarpment. see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338800" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338800">Link</a> & <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338804" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338804">Link</a> & <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338807" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7338807">Link</a> The Bury is a Scheduled Monument HE listed - Nᴼ. 1004866 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1004866" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1004866">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> Inscription: SP (see below) The 1838 tithe apportionment records nearly 80 acres of land in Uley, including land on the side of the Bury with the markers, was owned by Harry Keighly Peach (then a minor). It is possible that SP stands for Samuel Peach, who inherited land in Uley in 1776, or his son, Samuel, who inherited in 1791 (Bigland’s Monumental Inscriptions, which adds that “it was a small estate and now subdivided”), and that Harry’s land was previously theirs.
Boundary Marker, Uley Bury
On the South flank one level down from the enclosed part of the opidum (Hill Fort). One of four along the edge of the escarpment. see Link & Link & Link The Bury is a Scheduled Monument HE listed - Nᴼ. 1004866 LinkExternal link Inscription: SP (see below) The 1838 tithe apportionment records nearly 80 acres of land in Uley, including land on the side of the Bury with the markers, was owned by Harry Keighly Peach (then a minor). It is possible that SP stands for Samuel Peach, who inherited land in Uley in 1776, or his son, Samuel, who inherited in 1791 (Bigland’s Monumental Inscriptions, which adds that “it was a small estate and now subdivided”), and that Harry’s land was previously theirs.
Uley The village from Uley Bury Hillfort, Looking South East.
Uley
The village from Uley Bury Hillfort, Looking South East.
Uley, St. Giles church
Uley, St. Giles church
Hillside cutting Half way up the Cotswolds escarpment on the B4066 is a cutting or old quarry. The road is surrounded by woodlands.
Hillside cutting
Half way up the Cotswolds escarpment on the B4066 is a cutting or old quarry. The road is surrounded by woodlands.
Downham hill A Cotswold outlier, steep sided with a small grassy plateau at the top where it reaches 199m.
Downham hill
A Cotswold outlier, steep sided with a small grassy plateau at the top where it reaches 199m.
Cotswold Way The trackway leads up to Hodgecombe farm, and also is the route of the Cotswold way; a national trail which runs through the Cotswold hills.
Cotswold Way
The trackway leads up to Hodgecombe farm, and also is the route of the Cotswold way; a national trail which runs through the Cotswold hills.
Stables and barns These outbuildings appear to be stables.
Stables and barns
These outbuildings appear to be stables.
Dairy fields A view across verdant green pasture to woodland and the Cotswold hills beyond. A spring rises at the top of the gentle valley seen in the central area of the picture.
Dairy fields
A view across verdant green pasture to woodland and the Cotswold hills beyond. A spring rises at the top of the gentle valley seen in the central area of the picture.
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Shadwell is located at Grid Ref: ST7897 (Lat: 51.676159, Lng: -2.315246)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Stroud

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

What 3 Words

///cherished.betrayal.basin. Near Dursley, Gloucestershire

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Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00; Su off
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