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'''Epney''' is a small village in [[Gloucestershire]] on the eastern bank of the broadening [[River Severn]] downstream of [[Gloucester]], eight miles south-west of [[Gloucester]]. | '''Epney''' is a small village in [[Gloucestershire]] on the eastern bank of the broadening [[River Severn]] downstream of [[Gloucester]], eight miles south-west of [[Gloucester]]. | ||
The village stands between [[Longney]] to the north and [[Upper Framilode]] to the south. The village has a pub called The Anchor Inn.<ref>[https://anchorinnepney.co.uk/ The Anchor Inn]</ref> The population of the Longney and Epney parish was recorded as 285 in 2011. | The village stands between [[Longney]] to the north and [[Framilode|Upper Framilode]] to the south. The village has a pub called The Anchor Inn.<ref>[https://anchorinnepney.co.uk/ The Anchor Inn]</ref> The population of the Longney and Epney parish was recorded as 285 in 2011. | ||
The hamlet of Epney was first inhabited by the late 13th century,<ref>{{ | The hamlet of Epney was first inhabited by the late 13th century,<ref>{{VCH|10|pp=205-208|Moreton Valence: Introduction}}</ref> Originally part of the [[Moreton Valence]] Parish and has been part of the [[Framilode]] ecclesiastical parish since 1855.<ref>{{VCH|10|Moreton Valence: Church|pp=213-215}}</ref> Since 1974 Epney has been allocated to the civil parish of Longney and Epney. | ||
A small house in the village known as Doris's Cottage dates from the 15th century and is designated as a Grade II* listed building.<ref>{{NHLE|1155549|Doris's Cottage}}</ref> | A small house in the village known as Doris's Cottage dates from the 15th century and is designated as a Grade II* listed building.<ref>{{NHLE|1155549|Doris's Cottage}}</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 22:35, 4 February 2020
| Epney | |
| Gloucestershire | |
|---|---|
 The Anchor, Epney | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SO763110 |
| Location: | 51°47’51"N, 2°20’41"W |
| Data | |
| Postcode: | GL2 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Stroud |
Epney is a small village in Gloucestershire on the eastern bank of the broadening River Severn downstream of Gloucester, eight miles south-west of Gloucester.
The village stands between Longney to the north and Upper Framilode to the south. The village has a pub called The Anchor Inn.[1] The population of the Longney and Epney parish was recorded as 285 in 2011.
The hamlet of Epney was first inhabited by the late 13th century,[2] Originally part of the Moreton Valence Parish and has been part of the Framilode ecclesiastical parish since 1855.[3] Since 1974 Epney has been allocated to the civil parish of Longney and Epney.
A small house in the village known as Doris's Cottage dates from the 15th century and is designated as a Grade II* listed building.[4]
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References
- ↑ The Anchor Inn
- ↑ A History of the County of Gloucester - Volume 10 pp 205-208: Moreton Valence: Introduction (Victoria County History)
- ↑ A History of the County of Gloucester - Volume 10 pp 213-215: Moreton Valence: Church (Victoria County History)
- ↑ National Heritage List 1155549: Doris's Cottage