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Gretton Church (ruins of)

England
List entry 1002085
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gretton Church is a ruined medieval parish church located in Gloucestershire. The structure dates from the medieval period, with architectural elements characteristic of ecclesiastical buildings of that era. The remains demonstrate the form of a typical parish church of the region, though the ruins are fragmentary. The site represents the religious life and settlement patterns of medieval Gloucestershire, with its present ruined state reflecting centuries of abandonment or decay following the disestablishment of the parish.

Gretton Church (ruins of) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002085. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gretton Church (ruins of)?

Gretton Church is a ruined medieval parish church located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002085.

Who is responsible for protecting Gretton Church (ruins of)?

Gretton Church (ruins of) is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1002085.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gretton Church (ruins of)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 680m south east of Piccadilly Farm (7.6 km), Sennington ancient village (8.7 km), Bowl barrow 750m north west of Wood Farm (8.9 km).

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