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Sheepscombe is a small village in the civil parish of Painswick, in the Stroud district, in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Sheepscombe is located some 6.5 miles south-east of the city of Gloucester , 6 miles north-east of the town of Stroud, and 1.5 miles east of the village of Painswick.
Sheepscombe on a map. Where is Sheepscombe? Sheepscombe is located in the county of Gloucestershire, South West England, two miles east of the town of Painswick, six miles south-east of the major city of Gloucester, 49 miles north-east of Cardiff, and 89 miles west of London.
The trail then continues through Buckholt Wood and across Cranham Common and the farmlands, returning to the start via Sheepscombe. Enjoy the views and beautiful scenery as you make your way round, but take care on the rougher sections, especially in wetter conditions, as well as along the roads.
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Since the early 17th century, Sheepscombe was involved in cloth making like many of the Cotswold towns in the area and its near neighbour Painswick. It enjoyed its industrial heyday during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and the last mill closed in 1839. Following this, Sheepscombe suffered from increasing poverty and a falling population. ...
The village church, St John the Apostle, was built and opened in 1820. It was designed by John Wight, and later expanded in 1872 by Francis Niblett. It is constructed of limestone ashlar with a stone slate roof to coped gables. It is a Grade II listed building in view of its special architectural and historic interest. A village school was opened i...
Sheepscombe comprises several hamlets: Sheepscombe village, Jack’s Green, Cockshoot and Longridge. Please refer to the contact page for a map of the area. Much of the surrounding land is owned by The National Trust or English Nature, and designed Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Sheepscombe. " SHEPSCOMB, a tything and chapelry in the parish of Painswick, hundred of Bisley, county Gloucester, 2 miles E. of Painswick, its post town, and 4 N. of Stroud. The village, which is considerable, is situated in a secluded vale near the road from Stroud.
