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Gretton Church (ruins of)

England
List entry 1002085
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Gretton Church is a ruined medieval parish church located in Gloucestershire. The surviving remains comprise the substantial stone walls of the chancel and nave, which testify to its construction during the medieval period, likely dating to the twelfth or thirteenth century. The church was eventually abandoned and fell into decay, leaving only fragmentary architectural evidence of its original form. The site represents a common pattern of rural church abandonment in the English countryside and remains of archaeological and historical interest as a record of medieval ecclesiastical settlement in the region.

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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