Epney Explained

Country:England
Shire County:Gloucestershire
Region:South West England
Coordinates:51.7975°N -2.3447°W
Static Image Name:The Anchor Inn on the River Severn at Epney - geograph.org.uk - 791375.jpg
Static Image Caption:The Anchor Inn on the River Severn at Epney
Civil Parish:Longney and Epney
Shire District:Stroud
Constituency Westminster:Stroud
Postcode District:GL2
Postcode Area:GL
Post Town:Gloucester

Epney is a small village in the civil parish of Longney and Epney, in the Stroud district, in Gloucestershire, England, on the River Severn, South-West of Gloucester. It is between Longney and Upper Framilode. The village has a pub called The Anchor Inn.[1]

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 part of the civil parish of Longney and Epney.

The small house known as Doris' Cottage dates from the 15th century and is designated as a Grade II* listed building.[4]

References

51.7975°N -2.3447°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Local Pub- The Anchor Inn. LongneyandEpney. 7 August 2016.
  2. Web site: Moreton Valence: Introduction. British History Online. 7 August 2016.
  3. Web site: Moreton Valence: Church. British History Online. 7 August 2016.
  4. Web site: Doris's Cottage. National Heritage List for England. Historic England. 7 August 2016.