Castles · West Midlands
Huntley, Gloucestershire
Huntley, Gloucestershire, is a village on the A40 located seven miles (11 km) west of Gloucester. It is in the north of the Forest of Dean.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Huntley, Gloucestershire, is a village on the A40 located seven miles (11 km) west of Gloucester. It is in the north of the Forest of Dean.
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Huntley, Gloucestershire, is a village on the A40 located seven miles (11 km) west of Gloucester. It is in the north of the Forest of Dean.
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Background
History
Huntley (meaning Huntsman's clearing) is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Huntelei. The village was the scene of fighting during the English Civil War. In 1643 the Royalists took the parliamentary garrison, but they were betrayed and in 1644 the parliamentarians regained control. The roads to Mitcheldean (now the A4136) and Ross-on-Wye were turnpiked in 1726 and the Toll house, which was built c1830 stood at their junction. This Toll house, that operated where the Longhope Road joins the Ross Road, was of sufficient importance to be replaced by a new one in 1881 and the house still stands. William Cobbett wrote that, during one of his Rural Rides through England in September 1826, he…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8636, -2.3926
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Churcham
- Postcode
- GL19 3EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
Sources
- wikipedia: Huntley, Gloucestershire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Huntley, Gloucestershire?
- Huntley, Gloucestershire is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL19 3EE), in the parish of Churcham.
- Does Huntley, Gloucestershire charge admission?
- Huntley, Gloucestershire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Huntley, Gloucestershire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL19 3EE. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency.