St Swithun's Church, Brookthorpe (temporarily closed)
Details
Accessibility
https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/our-churches/st-swithuns-church-brookthorpe-gloucestershire"
2025:
"Approached from large parking area off the Stroud / Gloucester main road, through iron gate over level churchyard to south porch. Shallow step up from grass to south porch and one step down to the nave floor."
Brief description
https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/our-churches/st-swithuns-church-brookthorpe-gloucestershire"
2025:
"A coded inscription recording a king's execution
The saddleback tower of this church is visible from the main road behind Brookthorpe Court.
It is mainly thirteenth century, although the north aisle is Victorian. The inscription on the porch is a chronogram, with a hidden date recording the execution of Charles I in 1649.
Inside, the stairs to the rood-loft remain. The pulpit is seventeenth century as is the chalice-shaped font. On the splay of a window on the north side of the chancel is a memorial to the architect Detmar Blow, carved by Eric Gill.
This church is currently closed due to structural issues. We will need to raise significant funds to remedy this.
To donate to Brookthope Church:
Text BRE to 70970 to donate £5. Text BRE to 70191 to donate £10
Or donate via the website here. Thank you."
Address
Stroud Road
Brookthorpe
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL4 0UJ
https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/our-churches/st-swithuns-church-brookthorpe-gloucestershire"
2025:
Local Community Officer Isobel Milne: imilne@thecct.org.uk
Phone
Website
https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/our-churches/st-swithuns-church-brookthorpe-gloucestershire
Directions
https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/our-churches/st-swithuns-church-brookthorpe-gloucestershire"
2025:
"4 miles south of Gloucester and 4.5 miles north of Stroud on A4173; coming from Gloucester on the A4173 (to Stroud), cross over the M5 and the church will be found on the right hand side in a further 500 metres, set back from the road behind a small grass-covered car park."
Opening Times
https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/our-churches/st-swithuns-church-brookthorpe-gloucestershire"
2025:
"Closed for repair. For enquiries please contact Local Community Officer Isobel Milne."
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/our-churches/st-swithuns-church-brookthorpe-gloucestershire"
2025:
"Nearest railway station: Gloucester (3.8 miles)."
Amenities
https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/our-churches/st-swithuns-church-brookthorpe-gloucestershire"
2025:
"This building is closed so is currently not available for hire."
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