Deerhurst in England
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Battle of Tewkesbury

The Battle of Tewkesbury, which took place on 4 May 1471, was one of the decisive battles of the Wars of the Roses. The forces loyal to the House of Lancaster were completely defeated by those of the rival House of York under their monarch, King Edward IV. The Lancastrian heir to the throne, Edward, Prince of Wales, and many prominent Lancastrian nobles were killed during the battle or were dragged from sanctuary two days later and immediately executed.

Located at 51.9864, -2.16139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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1471 in England, Battles of the Wars of the Roses, Military history of Gloucestershire, Tewkesbury, Registered historic battlefields in England, Conflicts in 1471

Tewkesbury Abbey

The Abbey of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Tewkesbury, in the English county of Gloucestershire, is the second largest parish church in the country and a former Benedictine monastery. It is one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in Britain, and has probably the largest Romanesque crossing tower in Europe.

Located at 51.9903, -2.1604 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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12th-century architecture, 715 establishments, Benedictine monasteries in England, Church of England churches in Gloucestershire, Christian monasteries established in the 8th century, Diocese of Gloucester, Grade I listed buildings in Gloucestershire, Grade I listed churches, History of Gloucestershire, Monasteries in Gloucestershire, Tewkesbury, Visitor attractions in Gloucestershire, 8th-century establishments in England, 1530s disestablishments in England

Coombe Hill, Gloucestershire

Coombe Hill is the name of a hamlet, telephone exchange and the terminus of the disused Coombe Hill Canal, now a nature reserve, in Gloucestershire, England.

Located at 51.9417, -2.16389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Hamlets in Gloucestershire

Apperley

Apperley is a small village in Gloucestershire, England. It is part of the parish of its smaller and more famous neighbour, Deerhurst. The village has a thriving cricket club that reached the final of the National Village Cricket Championship in 1998. The England cricketer Alfred Dipper was born in the village. Apperley is 2 miles southeast of the Worcestershire border, 7 miles to the northwest of Gloucester, 21 miles to the south of Worcester and 4 miles to the southwest of Tewkesbury.

Located at 51.95, -2.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Villages in Gloucestershire, Tewkesbury Borough

Gilbert de Clare, 8th Earl of Gloucester

Gilbert de Clare, 8th Earl of Gloucester and 7th Earl of Hertford (c. 10 May 1291 – 24 June 1314) was an English nobleman and a military commander in the Scottish Wars. In contrast to most English earls at the time, his main focus lay in the pursuit of war rather than in domestic political strife. He was the son of Gilbert de Clare, 7th Earl of Gloucester, and Joan of Acre, daughter of Edward I.

Located at 51.9903, -2.16043 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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1291 births, 1314 deaths, Earls in the Peerage of England, People of the Wars of Scottish Independence, English military personnel killed in action

Odda's Chapel

Odda's Chapel is a surviving Saxon church at Deerhurst, Gloucestershire. Earl Odda had it built for the benefit of the soul of his brother Aelfric, who died on 22 December 1053. Ealdred, Bishop of Worcester consecrated it; an inscription dates the dedication to 12 April 1056. The chapel is partly incorporated into a 16th or early 17th century farmhouse and was being used for accommodation when in 1865 its historic significance was realised.

Located at 51.9669, -2.19194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1050s architecture, Standing Anglo-Saxon churches, Churches in Gloucestershire, English Heritage sites in Gloucestershire, Grade I listed buildings in Gloucestershire, 11th-century church buildings

St Mary's Priory Church, Deerhurst

St Mary's Priory Church, Deerhurst, near Gloucester, England, is unusual in that it contains many elaborate Anglo-Saxon details, including carvings and sculpture. At the beginning of the 9th century land was granted to Deerhurst, and it is generally accepted that significant work was carried out during the 9th and 10th centuries. This makes the church contemporary with the Carolingian Renaissance on the continent, which may have provided the artistic impetus.

Located at 51.968, -2.19 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Standing Anglo-Saxon churches, Church of England churches in Gloucestershire, 9th-century church buildings, Diocese of Gloucester, Grade I listed buildings in Gloucestershire, Grade I listed churches

Abbey Gatehouse, Tewkesbury

Abbey Gatehouse is a gatehouse building to Tewkesbury Abbey, in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. The building was constructed in around 1500 A. D, and has a single large room at first-floor level accessed by a narrow spiral stair. It survived the dissolution of the monasteries in 1540, but by the early 19th century the building had fallen into disrepair and was derelict. In 1849 the then owner, John Martin, M.P.

Located at 51.9911, -2.16111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Landmark Trust properties in England, History of Gloucestershire, Buildings and structures in Gloucestershire, Tewkesbury, Gates in England