Upton St Leonards

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Upton St Leonards
Gloucestershire
Upton St Leonards Church.JPG
The parish church at Upton St Leonards.
Location
Grid reference: SO866148
Location: 51°49’55"N, 2°11’42"W
Data
Population: 2,276  (2011)
Post town: Gloucester
Postcode: GL4
Dialling code: 01452
Local Government
Council: Stroud
Parliamentary
constituency:
Stroud

Upton St Leonards is a village in Gloucestershire, is a mile or so north of the A46 road between Stroud and Cheltenham.

About the village

The village has two four-star hotels (Hatton Court Hotel[1] and Bowden Hall Hotel[2]), and a Church of England parish Church,[3] a pub, a primary school, and a village hall.

The parish church, St Leonard's, is of the late 13th century, with a 15th century tower. It underwent enlargement in 1835 under the architect Thomas Fulljames, with further alterations in 1849, 1850 and 1889. It is a Grade II* listed building.[4]

Society and sport

  • Mothers' Union
  • Women's Institute
  • Football

Outside links

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References