Winchcombe, English Cotswolds
Winchcombe, Cotswolds This evening, I am posting information on the pleasant town of Winchcombe (pop 5347) in the Cotswolds region of Central England. A visit here can cover sites spanning 6000 years of history plus scenery and other attractions. Winchcombe has a recorded history dating back to AD 810 and is mentioned in the 1086 Domesday Book. The name is derived from Old English and means 'valley with a bend in'. Summary information on Winchcombe and environs: Wealth derived from wool growing and trading in medieval period, as manifested in impressive church which was rebuilt in the 15th century. About 10 miles from Cheltenham. Belas Knap Long Barrow (image immediately below) dates from around 3800 BC. Sudeley Castle is a visitor attraction dating from 15th century. Stanway House and Fountain, a well-preserved Jacobean Manor House. Cotswold Farm Park with emphasis on rare breeds. Cleeve Common, an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Centre for walking including the Cotsw...