English Heritage sites near Longney and Epney Parish
OVER BRIDGE
5 miles from Longney and Epney Parish
A single-arch stone bridge spanning the River Severn, built in 1825-30 by the great engineer Thomas Telford.
BLACKFRIARS
5 miles from Longney and Epney Parish
One of the most complete surviving Dominican friaries in England, later converted into a Tudor house and cloth factory. Notable features include the church and fine scissor-braced dormitory roof.
GREYFRIARS
5 miles from Longney and Epney Parish
Substantial remains of an early Tudor friary church of Franciscan 'grey friars' founded in 1231.
NYMPSFIELD LONG BARROW
7 miles from Longney and Epney Parish
Large Neolithic burial mound with spectacular views over the Severn Valley. Built by earliest farming communities in the Cotswolds almost 5,000 years ago. Internal chambers are uncovered for viewing.
ULEY LONG BARROW (HETTY PEGLER'S TUMP)
8 miles from Longney and Epney Parish
A partly reconstructed Neolithic chambered mound, 37 metres (120 ft) long, atmospherically sited overlooking the Severn Valley. 'Hetty Pegler' was its 17th century landowner.
GREAT WITCOMBE ROMAN VILLA
8 miles from Longney and Epney Parish
The remains of a large and luxurious villa built about AD 250, with a bathhouse complex, perhaps the shrine of a water spirit, and mosaics.
Churches in Longney and Epney Parish
Longney: St Laurence
Longney
Gloucester
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Pubs in Longney and Epney Parish
Anchor
Delightful traditional riverside inn, formerly an Ind Coope house, with views across open countryside to the hills of the Forest of Dean. A convivial public bar complements a spacious lounge/diner that is decorated with numerous Jack Russel...