Ampney St. Mary

Civil Parish in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

Ampney St. Mary

Poulton Manor Manor house beside the A417 in the village of Poulton. The house is thought to be late 17th century and is Grade II listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1304257?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1304257?section=official-list-entry">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> The listing describes the architect as &#039;variously attributed to John Paget c.1700 and Peter Mills&#039;. — Poulton Manor Credit: Philip Halling

Ampney St. Mary is a civil parish located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated in the Cotswolds, the parish is surrounded by picturesque countryside and is part of the Cotswold District. It is located approximately 5 miles east of Cirencester and covers an area of about 1.5 square miles.

The village of Ampney St. Mary is small and has a population of around 300 residents. It is known for its charming stone cottages and traditional English village atmosphere. The parish is named after the Church of St. Mary, which has a history dating back to the 12th century.

The community in Ampney St. Mary is close-knit and has a strong sense of community spirit. The village has a primary school, providing education for local children, and a village hall that serves as a hub for various social activities. There is also a local pub, offering a place for residents and visitors to gather and socialize.

Ampney St. Mary is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. There are several walking and cycling routes in the area, allowing visitors to explore the stunning Cotswold landscape. The parish is also located near the River Thames, providing opportunities for boating and fishing activities.

Overall, Ampney St. Mary offers a peaceful and idyllic rural setting, with a strong sense of community and a range of outdoor activities to enjoy.

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Ampney St. Mary Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.723255/-1.869861 or Grid Reference SP0902. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Poulton Manor

Manor house beside the A417 in the village of Poulton. The house is thought to be late 17th century and is Grade II listed, see: Link

The listing describes the architect as 'variously attributed to John Paget c.1700 and Peter Mills'.

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Dudley Farmland

The square is mostly farmland and this view is of wheat being grown in the south eastern section of the square.

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Intersection near Ampney Crucis

This intersection is in the north eastern section of the square which consists of a number of minor roads, the A417 to Ampney St Peter, Ampney Brook and farmland. This residence is typical of those in this square and consists of a couple of attached cottages.

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Red Lion at Intersection

This square contains the village of Ampney St Peter, farmland, the A417 and a minor road. The Red Lion is at the intersection in the eastern section of the square.

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Farmland near Ampney St Peter

The square consists of farmland and the village. This view of the farmland was taken at the intersection in the eastern half looking more or less south west.

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View of A417 near Ampney St Peter

This view looks west along the A417 towards Ampney St Peter in the eastern section of the square. It appears characteristic of this region to find residences like this at road junctions.

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Quarry Farm Entrance near Ampney St Mary's

The square is mostly farmland. This is the entrance to Quarry Farm which is on the northern side of the road in the south eastern section of the square.

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Country Road from Ampney St Mary's to the Roman Road

This track with public access is about 2.5km long and is fine for motor vehicle but is best negotiated with a 4 x 4 towards the end.

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Manor Farmyard: Ampney St Mary's

This square is mostly farming area but also contains the village of Ampney St Marys. This farmyard is between the two minor roads in the south eastern section of the square.

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College Farm: Ampney St Mary's

This farm is for breeding Friesian cows.

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The Mill and Telephone Booth: Ampney St Mary's

This old Mill is at the intersection of the two minor roads in the southern section of the square.

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Country Road: Ampney St Mary CP

This section of the track is in the south eastern half of the square, which is all farmland.

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Lower Field Barn

The square is farmland. This view was taken from the track looking WNW

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Barley Growing on Farmland near Poulton

This is farmland in the southern section of the square. The square is all farmland and there are a number of minor roads and an A road passing through the square.

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