Horsley, Gloucestershire
| Horsley | |
| Gloucestershire | |
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| Location | |
| Grid reference: | ST830980 |
| Location: | 51°40’52"N, 2°14’6"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 820 (2011) |
| Post town: | Stroud |
| Postcode: | GL6 |
| Dialling code: | 01453 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Stroud |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Stroud |
Horsley is a village in Gloucestershire, in the Cotswolds about one and a half miles south-west of the small market town of Nailsworth.
The origins of the name Horsley are much debated, although it is thought to be derived from the Old English phrase, hors leag, meaning simply "horse meadow".[1]
The Parish is situated on part of the Ridgeway, claimed to be Britain's oldest road.[1] A habitation was record in 1327 at Barton End, named after a barton on the manor estate.[2] The village sprung from cross-roads east of St Martin Church. The Parish is bisected from south to north by the Bath-Gloucester, built in 1780.
History
Historically Horsley had a prison, part of which is now a house, the exercise yard now a garden.
Horsley Court on Narrowcut Lane dates back to c1690. The house was altered and enlarged c1820, with a central tower added in c1850. It was built for the Webb family of clothiers.
About the village
Horsley has a Church of England Primary School and church, a community shop,[3] a playground and sports field, a village hall, Ruskin Mill Education Trust, and a pub, The Hog (formerly the Bell & Castle). St Martin's Church also serves as the Primary School hall and a performance space for the community and surrounding area.
Local media
Horsley's monthly newsletter, 'The Horse's Mouth' provides local news and serves as the church's parish magazine.
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Horsley, Gloucestershire) |
- Horsley Parish
- Ruskin Mill Education Trust Website
- History of Horsley Vision of Britain
- Horsley on Stroud Voices
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A History of the County of Gloucester - Volume 11 : Bisley and Longtree Hundreds (Victoria County History)
- ↑ Gloucestershire Subsidy Roll, 1327, 16.
- ↑ Horsley Community Shop