Abbeys & priories · South West England
Abbey Gatehouse, Tewkesbury
In or near Tredington.
Abbey Gatehouse, Tewkesbury — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Abbey Gatehouse in Tewkesbury, the nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, located 3.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is GL20 5SN. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Abbey Gatehouse, Tewkesbury is a Grade I-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Official information
The John Moore Museum in Tewkesbury is dedicated to the memory of writer and naturalist John Moore. It features a diverse Natural History collection and showcases local history through its exhibitions, including the restored Merchant's House and Old Baptist Chapel.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Ham, Tewkesbury SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Abbey Gatehouse is a gatehouse building to Tewkesbury Abbey, in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The building was constructed in stone ashlar around 1500 A.D, and has a single large room at first-floor level accessed by a narrow spiral stair. It survived the dissolution of the monasteries in 1540, but by the early 19th century the building had fallen into disrepair and was derelict. In 1849 the then owner, John Martin, M.P. for Tewkesbury, employed the services of local architect James Medland to undertake its repair and it was fully restored. In the 20th century the building was used for various parish uses, but the difficult access restricted its useful purpose. In 1986 a lease was negotiated with the Landmark Trust, who set about refurbishing and conserving it, and providing…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.9911, -2.1611
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Tewkesbury
- Parish
- Tewkesbury
- Postcode
- GL20 5SN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tewkesbury
- Phone
- 01684 297174
- Nearest railway station
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury — 3.7 km
- Opening
- Tuesdays to Saturdays 10am–1pm & 2pm–5pm; closed 1st July morning and 16th July morning
- Official site
- www.johnmooremuseum.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q4664008 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Abbey Gatehouse, Tewkesbury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abbey Gatehouse, Tewkesbury?
- Abbey Gatehouse, Tewkesbury is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL20 5SN), in the parish of Tewkesbury.
- What is Abbey Gatehouse, Tewkesbury?
- Abbey Gatehouse, Tewkesbury — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Abbey Gatehouse, Tewkesbury?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL20 5SN.
- Is Abbey Gatehouse, Tewkesbury a listed building?
- Abbey Gatehouse, Tewkesbury is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Abbey Gatehouse, Tewkesbury a protected site?
- Yes — Abbey Gatehouse, Tewkesbury is part of the Severn Ham, Tewkesbury SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Abbey Gatehouse, Tewkesbury?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL20 5SN.