Stone

Settlement in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Stone

West towards the lorry park in Michaelwood Services Northbound Michaelwood Services are alongside the M5 motorway in Gloucestershire.
West towards the lorry park in Michaelwood Services Northbound Credit: Jaggery

Stone is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, in the southwest of England. Situated approximately 5 miles west of the city of Gloucester, Stone is nestled within the beautiful countryside of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

With a population of around 1,000 residents, Stone is a close-knit community that offers a peaceful and picturesque environment. The village is characterized by its charming stone cottages, which give it a quintessentially English feel. The local architecture is predominantly traditional, retaining much of its historical charm.

Stone is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and cycling. The nearby River Severn adds to the village's natural beauty, offering scenic views and the chance to engage in water-based activities.

The village itself is home to a few amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub. For further amenities, residents can easily access the nearby city of Gloucester, which offers a wider range of services, shopping centers, and recreational facilities.

Stone's location in the heart of Gloucestershire also provides convenient access to other popular destinations in the area. The historic town of Tewkesbury, with its medieval architecture and abbey, is just a short drive away. Additionally, the Cotswold towns of Cheltenham and Cirencester are within easy reach, offering further cultural and leisure opportunities.

Overall, Stone, Gloucestershire embodies the charm and tranquility of rural England, making it an idyllic place to live or visit for those seeking a peaceful countryside retreat.

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West towards the lorry park in Michaelwood Services Northbound Michaelwood Services are alongside the M5 motorway in Gloucestershire.
West towards the lorry park in Michaelwood Services Northbound
Michaelwood Services are alongside the M5 motorway in Gloucestershire.
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)
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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Stone is located at Grid Ref: ST6895 (Lat: 51.65407, Lng: -2.4613407)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Stroud

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.65407,-2.4613407
Stone
Is In: Gloucestershire, England, UK
Place: village
Postal Code: GL13
Lat/Long: 51.6572842/-2.4579673
Bus Stop
All Saints' Church
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Bin: no
Bus: yes
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Tactile Paving: no
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Bus Stop
All Saints' Church
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Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: no
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Bus Stop
Stone Court
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: no
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Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
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Lat/Long: 51.6547452/-2.4580402
Bus Stop
Stone Court
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: no
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Naptan Bearing: N
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Naptan Indicator: Opp
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Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Mapillary: 203181798997668
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: GL13 84D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Survey Date: 2023-03-23
Lat/Long: 51.6549483/-2.4581478
Fuel
Stone Garage
Addr City: Bristol
Addr Postcode: GL13 9LA
Addr Street: Bristol Road
Fhrs Id: 154749
Operator: UK
Lat/Long: 51.6527504/-2.4590246
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:45; Sa 09:15
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: GL13 16
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Survey Date: 2023-05-20
Wikimedia Commons: File:Queen Elizabeth II postbox, Stone, Gloucestershire - geograph.org.uk - 4797361.jpg
Lat/Long: 51.6573637/-2.4568342
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 51.6543191/-2.4583139
Street Lamp
Power: pole
Ref: 2
Lat/Long: 51.6528897/-2.4577403
Street Lamp
Power: pole
Ref: 1
Lat/Long: 51.6529958/-2.4582734
Man Made: utility_pole
Utility: telecom
Lat/Long: 51.6547339/-2.4613291
Street Lamp
Lat/Long: 51.6547449/-2.4609331
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.6540978/-2.461333
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.6546428/-2.4613644
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6547183/-2.4591096
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Defibrillator Location: outside Stone Village Hall
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 51.6547037/-2.4591474
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