English Heritage sites near Awre Parish
ST BRIAVELS CASTLE
8 miles from Awre Parish
The fine twin-towered gatehouse, built by Edward I in 1292, once defended a crossbow bolt factory which used local iron. Once a prison, now a youth hostel in wonderful walking country.
NYMPSFIELD LONG BARROW
8 miles from Awre 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 Awre 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.
GOODRICH CASTLE
10 miles from Awre Parish
Goodrich stands majestically on a wooded hill commanding the passage of the River Wye into the picturesque valley of Symonds Yat.
OFFA'S DYKE
10 miles from Awre Parish
An earthwork roughly following the Welsh/English boundary consisting of a ditch and rampart. Origins shrouded in mystery but possibly built in response to events involving the Princes of Powys.
KINGSWOOD ABBEY GATEHOUSE
11 miles from Awre Parish
This 16th century gatehouse, one of the latest monastic buildings in England, displays a richly sculpted mullioned window. It is the sole survivor of this Cistercian abbey.
Churches in Awre Parish
All Saints' Church
Church Square
Blakeney
Gloucestershire
GL15 4DS
01594 780173
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All Saints' is a Victorian parish church, dating from c. 1820 with apparent changes around 1900. Further renovation projects took place in the early 2000s. Our font is believed to date from the 15th century.
Pubs in Awre Parish
Blakeney Royal British Legion Club
Blakeney Royal British Legion Club, Purton(west)
Cock Inn
Nibley Hill, Blakeney, GL15 4DB
(01594) 510239
thecockinnblakeney.com/
King's Head
In the 1996 edition of 'Real Ale in Gloucestershire' the Kings Head was described as a 'Two bar pub with nice lounge and smart restaurant. Good value bar snacks and separate restaurant menu. Guest beers.'
The Kings Head is an 18th century...
Old Severn Bridge Hotel
Excellent views across the river. Named after now demolished railway bridge. Spacious hotel with three bars. Children's play equipment in the garden. Good value homemade food.
Red Hart
Charming, Grade II listed, 15th century pub set in this quiet hamlet, within walking distance of the Severn. There are three river walks of varying lengths displayed outside, which are very popular, especially in summer. The Red Hart offers...
Yew Tree Inn
Old pub with interesting display of old tools and artefacts. Open in the evening and at weekends.