English Heritage sites near Cranham Parish
PORTH HELLICK DOWN BURIAL CHAMBER
1000 miles from Cranham Parish
A large and imposing Scillonian Bronze Age entrance grave, with kerb, inner passage and burial chamber all clearly visible.
HALLIGGYE FOGOU
1000 miles from Cranham Parish
Roofed and walled in stone, this complex of passages is the largest and best-preserved of several mysterious underground tunnels associated with Cornish Iron Age settlements.
INNISIDGEN LOWER AND UPPER BURIAL CHAMBERS
1000 miles from Cranham Parish
Two Bronze Age communal burial cairns of Scillonian type, with fine views. The upper cairn is the best preserved on the islands.
HARRY'S WALLS
1000 miles from Cranham Parish
An unfinished artillery fort, built above St Mary's Pool harbour in 1552-53.
GARRISON WALLS
1000 miles from Cranham Parish
You can enjoy a two-hour walk alongside the ramparts of these defensive walls and earthworks, dating from the 16th to 18th centuries.
CROMWELL'S CASTLE
1000 miles from Cranham Parish
The castle stands guarding the lovely anchorage between Bryher and Tresco and is one of the few surviving Cromwellian fortifications in Britain.
Churches in Cranham Parish
St James the Great
Cranham
Cranham
Gloucester
(01452) 814795
http://www.achurchnearyou.com/sheepscombe-st-john-the-apostle/
The Church of St James the Great, Cranham is Grade 11* Listed Church and was mostly built around 15th century. In 1894-95 large refurbishments were made in conjunction with new extensions to the original building which included the addition of a North Aisle and Vestry, all funded by a local benefactor.
Gustav Holst wrote the music for the Christmas carol “In the Bleak Midwinter” whilst staying in a near by cottage aptly called ‘Midwinter Cottage’ opposite The Black Horse pub.
In 2010 the Cottage, The Black Horse and the Church featured in a BBC Christmas edition of “Sacred Music” . The program has been repeated at subsequent Christmas times.
Since this time The Gustav Holst Way has been establish – the 35 mile walk begins at the Church; the route has been subdivided into 6 to 8 mile sections. More details can be found by visiting http://www.holstmuseum.org.uk/gustav-holst-way.htm
There are leaflets in the Church giving more detail of the building and interior.
The Church is open during the day and a Churchyard plan is available on request for visitors and researchers. Please contact one of the churchwardens via the contact page
Pubs in Cranham Parish
Black Horse Inn
A 17th-century, stone-built free house almost hidden up a side road in the lower half of Cranham village. A log fire dominates the main bar. Extensive woods nearby make this an ideal stopping point for walkers.
As at November 2021, a commu...
Fostons Ash Inn
, The Camp, Stroud, GL6 7ES
(01452) 863262
fostonsash.co.uk/
Royal William
Cheltenham Road, Stroud, Cranham, GL6 6TT
(01452) 813650
royalwilliam.co.uk/