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Ampney Crucis

Settlement in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

Ampney Crucis

Stone Stile, Driffield Just NW of the village, Gloucestershire footpath BDD12 looking North. The view SW is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7069629">SU0799 : Stone Stile, Driffield</a>.
Stone Stile, Driffield Credit: Mr Red

Ampney Crucis is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated in the beautiful Cotswolds region, known for its picturesque countryside and charming villages. The village is part of the Cotswold District and lies approximately 5 miles south-east of the market town of Cirencester.

Ampney Crucis is surrounded by rolling hills and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. It is a quintessential English village, with a population of around 500 residents. The village is known for its traditional stone-built houses and cottages, which add to its charm and character.

The heart of Ampney Crucis is the village green, a peaceful and well-maintained area where locals and visitors can relax. The village also boasts a beautiful 12th-century church, St. Peter's, which is a prominent landmark and a testament to the village's rich history.

While Ampney Crucis is primarily a residential area, it offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, and a pub, which serves as a popular meeting place for locals. The village is also well-connected to nearby towns and cities, making it an ideal place for those seeking a tranquil rural lifestyle while still having access to urban amenities.

Overall, Ampney Crucis is a charming village nestled in the stunning Cotswolds countryside. With its idyllic setting, rich history, and sense of community, it is a place that captures the essence of rural England.

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Ampney Crucis Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.714936/-1.905333 or Grid Reference SP0601. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stone Stile, Driffield Just NW of the village, Gloucestershire footpath BDD12 looking North. The view SW is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7069629">SU0799 : Stone Stile, Driffield</a>.
Stone Stile, Driffield
Just NW of the village, Gloucestershire footpath BDD12 looking North. The view SW is SU0799 : Stone Stile, Driffield.
Stone Stile, Driffield Just NW of the village, Gloucestershire footpath BDD12 looking SW. The view North is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7069627">SU0799 : Stone Stile, Driffield</a>.
Stone Stile, Driffield
Just NW of the village, Gloucestershire footpath BDD12 looking SW. The view North is SU0799 : Stone Stile, Driffield.
A417 (T) near Cirencester A view of the A417 (T) in the south eastern section of the square. The square consists of this road, Witpit lane, a byway, farmland and a copse.
A417 (T) near Cirencester
A view of the A417 (T) in the south eastern section of the square. The square consists of this road, Witpit lane, a byway, farmland and a copse.
Bridge over the A417(T) near Cirencester The bridge carries Witpit Lane over the A417. This view is taken from the north east looking towards the plantation in the south east section of the square.
Bridge over the A417(T) near Cirencester
The bridge carries Witpit Lane over the A417. This view is taken from the north east looking towards the plantation in the south east section of the square.
Merrilhill Copse Looking northish from the dirt track opposite Witpit Lane where it intersects with the A417.
Merrilhill Copse
Looking northish from the dirt track opposite Witpit Lane where it intersects with the A417.
Intersection of the A417 and Witpit Lane This intersection with a view of the farmland typical of this square, is in the south western section of the square. The square is mostly farmland.
Intersection of the A417 and Witpit Lane
This intersection with a view of the farmland typical of this square, is in the south western section of the square. The square is mostly farmland.
War Memorial at Ampney Crucis This part of the village is in the north eastern section of the square. In the vicinity of the memorial one will find the cricket pitch, the rectory, a hotel and the church. Two roads pass through the square. The majority of the physical geography is farmland. The residence seen in this picture is also typical of residences in this region.
War Memorial at Ampney Crucis
This part of the village is in the north eastern section of the square. In the vicinity of the memorial one will find the cricket pitch, the rectory, a hotel and the church. Two roads pass through the square. The majority of the physical geography is farmland. The residence seen in this picture is also typical of residences in this region.
Church in Ampney Crucis The church is in the north western section of the square.
Church in Ampney Crucis
The church is in the north western section of the square.
Ampney Crucis Cricket Club The cricket field and clubhouse is north of the stream and the hotel, in the northern half of the square.
Ampney Crucis Cricket Club
The cricket field and clubhouse is north of the stream and the hotel, in the northern half of the square.
The Rectory: Ampney Crucis The rectory lies between the Church and the War Memorial in the north eastern section of the square.
The Rectory: Ampney Crucis
The rectory lies between the Church and the War Memorial in the north eastern section of the square.
Entrance to Ampney Park The entrance, photographed from the A417 is in the north western section of the square. Most of Ampney park is in a different square.
Entrance to Ampney Park
The entrance, photographed from the A417 is in the north western section of the square. Most of Ampney park is in a different square.
Dudley Farmland The square is mostly farmland and this view is of wheat being grown in the south eastern section of the square.
Dudley Farmland
The square is mostly farmland and this view is of wheat being grown in the south eastern section of the square.
Main street in Ampney Crucis These houses along the minor road passing through the southern half of the square is typical of residences in this village.
Main street in Ampney Crucis
These houses along the minor road passing through the southern half of the square is typical of residences in this village.
Ampney Crucis: Village Hall The village hall is in the south eastern section of the square. This square consists of village and Ampney park and farms.
Ampney Crucis: Village Hall
The village hall is in the south eastern section of the square. This square consists of village and Ampney park and farms.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
College Farm: Ampney St Mary's This farm is for breeding Friesian cows.
College Farm: Ampney St Mary's
This farm is for breeding Friesian cows.
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Ampney Crucis is located at Grid Ref: SP0601 (Lat: 51.714936, Lng: -1.905333)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Cotswold

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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///crispy.elbowing.dollars. Near Cirencester, Gloucestershire

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Located within 500m of 51.714936,-1.905333
Wild Thyme & Honey Hotel
Addr City: Cirencester
Addr Housename: Wild Thyme & Honey
Addr Postcode: GL7 5RS
Addr Street: Ampney Crucis
Internet Access: wlan
Internet Access Fee: no
Rooms: 24
Tourism: hotel
Website: https://www.wildthymeandhoney.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 51.7143995/-1.9042451
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Bus Stop
Crown of Crucis Hotel
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GLC039
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Crown of Crucis Hotel
Naptan NaptanCode: glogawaw
Naptan Street: London Rd A417
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.7142606/-1.9056405
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Bus Stop
Crown of Crucis Hotel
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GLC040
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Crown of Crucis Hotel
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan NaptanCode: glogawat
Naptan Street: London Rd A417
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 51.7142068/-1.9058143
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Bus Stop
The Ampney Hall
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GLC139
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: The Ampney Hall
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan NaptanCode: glogawjp
Naptan Street: Main Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 51.7180529/-1.9031573
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Bus Stop
The Ampney Hall
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GLC140
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: The Ampney Hall
Naptan NaptanCode: glogawjw
Naptan Street: Main Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 51.7181786/-1.9029688
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The Old Rectory
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GLC143;1600GLC144
Naptan Bearing: N;S
Naptan CommonName: The Old Rectory
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan NaptanCode: glogawdm;glogawdw
Naptan Street: Main Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 51.7150696/-1.9053493
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Defibrillator
Addr Postcode: GL7 5RY
Defibrillator Location: NW corner of Ampney Hall
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Ref: GC 0324
Ref GB The Circuit: 7D71072E-7A51-4E86-BE58-AFD601243CB3
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.7181167/-1.9028793
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Direction: 295
Historic: memorial
Inscription: The Ampney Hall In memory of Richard Frederick Cripps
Material: stone
Memorial: plaque
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.717952/-1.9030193
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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00; Su off
Drive Through: no
Fixme: Location is slightly from memory as GPS tag on photo is displaced
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: GL7 37D
Royal Cypher: EVIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102324
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.7150083/-1.905567
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Ampney Crucis War Memorial
Historic: memorial
Inscription: This cross was erected by the inhabitants of Ampney Crucis in memory of the men who fell in the Great War 1914-1918 whose names are inscribed hereon and in thankfulness for the safe return of many others who went from this village. The World War 1939-1945
Material: stone
Memorial: war_memorial
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.71484/-1.9055074
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7139979/-1.9116712
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7136784/-1.9106285
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7136733/-1.9099333
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.713623/-1.9085206
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7135499/-1.9071546
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7135008/-1.9057276
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.713201/-1.9044104
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7128925/-1.9030281
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7126103/-1.9018369
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.7123207/-1.9005116
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