St Mary's Church, Cowley, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

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Brief description

"Cowley is a village and civil parish in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire in England. It has a population of approximately 120 people. The name originates from 'cow' and 'leigh', literally meaning cow pasture and it is mentioned in the Doomsday Book. The church building dates from the Norman period. In the past most inhabitants would have had some connection with the land, but now only a few work on the local farms.

One of the features of the village is Cowley Manor which was formerly owned by the Horlicks family and is currently being used as a country hotel. The local parish church of St. Mary the Virgin is adjacent to the Manor and dates from the 13th century. This position has meant that it is extremely popular as a wedding venue, especially with London couples choosing to get married at a rural church and use the facilities of Cowley Manor for the reception.

A full restoration project of the church roof, and bell tower were completed in June 2012. In addition to the major work undertaken on the church roof, the pinnacles, which had been missing for over one hundred years are now restored to their former glory. The village consists of approximately 40 houses and they are scattered around a circular road. Also in Cowley is the Headquarters of the Gloucestershire Girl Guides which brings a large number of visitors to Cowley and is the reason many people outside the immediate area are familiar with this village. The nearest village pub is the Green Dragon whose reputation goes way beyond the village."

Address

St. Mary's Church

Cowley

Near Cheltenham

GL53 9NL

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Website

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