Alveston

Settlement in Gloucestershire

England

Alveston

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

Alveston is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated just north of the market town of Thornbury, it lies approximately 14 miles north of the city of Bristol. Alveston is a picturesque village with a population of around 3,000 residents.

The village is renowned for its historic charm, with many buildings dating back several centuries. The centerpiece of Alveston is St. Helen's Church, a Grade I listed building that dates back to the 12th century. This beautiful church is a significant landmark and attracts visitors from near and far.

Alveston offers a range of amenities to its residents, including a primary school, a post office, and a selection of local shops and businesses. The village is also home to several pubs and restaurants, providing options for dining out or socializing with friends.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Alveston is surrounded by stunning countryside, with plenty of footpaths and trails to explore. The Severn Way, a long-distance footpath that follows the course of the River Severn, passes through the village, offering opportunities for scenic walks and hikes.

Transport links in Alveston are excellent, with easy access to the M4 and M5 motorways, making commuting to nearby cities such as Bristol and Gloucester convenient. The village is also served by regular bus services, providing connections to surrounding towns and villages.

Overall, Alveston is a charming and well-connected village, offering a peaceful and idyllic setting for its residents, while still providing easy access to urban amenities and transport links.

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Alveston Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.591878/-2.5247 or Grid Reference ST6388. 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

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

On Gloucestershire footpath OTH/45 looking from the direction of Kington Lane and Hollow Meadow View. The view looking back is ST6390 : Stone Stile, Thornbury.

Richard Laycock

Stone Stile, Thornbury

On Gloucestershire footpath OTH/45 looking in the direction of Kington Lane and Hollow Meadow View. The view looking back is ST6390 : Stone Stile, Thornbury.

Richard Laycock

Thornbury High Street

Pedestrian friendly town centre (under construction).

Peter Randall-Cook

Raglan Place, Thornbury

Rog Frost

Alveston church

St Helens. Looking SW from position

Iain Macaulay

Dutch Barn on New Lane

A side lane leading from a layby on the A38 near Alveston crosses a countryside footpath near this dutch barn, used for storing cattle fodder.

Roger May

Village in the Mist

Small community on the section of Shellards Lane between the end of New Lane and the A38, on the outskirts of Alveston

Roger May

Thornbury Tunnel

Southern portal of the 168yd, single track Thornbury Tunnel on the former Midland Railway line between Thornbury and Tytherington. At the time the photograph was taken, the tunnel was open at both ends; it has now been infilled at the northern end and blocked by a concrete wall about 20yds in under the A38 at the southern end.

Bill Blair