English Heritage sites near Tortworth Parish
KINGSWOOD ABBEY GATEHOUSE
3 miles from Tortworth 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.
ULEY LONG BARROW (HETTY PEGLER'S TUMP)
7 miles from Tortworth 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.
NYMPSFIELD LONG BARROW
8 miles from Tortworth 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.
OFFA'S DYKE
10 miles from Tortworth 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.
ST BRIAVELS CASTLE
11 miles from Tortworth 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.
TEMPLE CHURCH
14 miles from Tortworth Parish
The 'leaning tower' and walls of this large late medieval church survived bombing during the Second World War. The graveyard is now a peaceful public garden.
Churches in Tortworth Parish
St Leonard
Tortworth
07875560988
http://www.croftt.org.uk/our-parishes/tortworth
We are a small rural congregation but you can be assured of a warm welcome at our monthly services. The church is open during daylight hours.
No churches found in Tortworth Parish