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Frampton Mansell lies in the valley of the [[River Frome, Stroud|River Frome]], from which it takes its name.<ref>Mills, A.D. and Room, A. ''A Dictionary of British Place-Names''</ref> It was first mentioned, as ''Frantone'', in the [[Domesday Book]]. In the 13th century the manor was held by the Maunsell family, from whom the second part of the name is derived.<ref>[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=19051 Victotia County History of Gloucestershire: Sapperton]</ref> |
Frampton Mansell lies in the valley of the [[River Frome, Stroud|River Frome]], from which it takes its name.<ref>Mills, A.D. and Room, A. ''A Dictionary of British Place-Names''</ref> It was first mentioned, as ''Frantone'', in the [[Domesday Book]]. In the 13th century the manor was held by the Maunsell family, from whom the second part of the name is derived.<ref>[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=19051 Victotia County History of Gloucestershire: Sapperton]</ref> |
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It also has a village hall and pub together with the canal, river and railway which follow the valley down towards Stroud. The railway viaduct is a well known feature and the occasional steam excursions along the valley are a |
It also has a village hall and pub together with the canal, river and railway which follow the valley down towards Stroud. The railway viaduct is a well known feature and the occasional steam excursions along the valley are a trainspotter's highlight. |
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The village was |
The village was known as Moises Frampton in the [[Domesday book]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=19050 |title=Sapperton: Introduction |author=N M Herbert, R B Pugh (Editors), A P Baggs, A R J Jurica, W J Sheils |publisher=Institute of Historical Research |date=1976 |work=A History of the County of Gloucester: Volume 11: Bisley and Longtree Hundreds |accessdate=30 December 2012 }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 02:41, 13 July 2013
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Frampton Mansell is a small settlement 5 miles ESE of Stroud, in the parish of Sapperton, England. It is situated off the A419 road from Cirencester to Stroud.
Village
Frampton Mansell lies in the valley of the River Frome, from which it takes its name.[1] It was first mentioned, as Frantone, in the Domesday Book. In the 13th century the manor was held by the Maunsell family, from whom the second part of the name is derived.[2]
It also has a village hall and pub together with the canal, river and railway which follow the valley down towards Stroud. The railway viaduct is a well known feature and the occasional steam excursions along the valley are a trainspotter's highlight.
The village was known as Moises Frampton in the Domesday book.[3]
Parish Church
St Luke's Church in Frampton Mansell was built in 1843 by Lord Bathurst.[4] It is a Neo-Norman conventicle church[clarify] designed by J. Parish. A set five original stained glass windows within the apse are dedicated to Christ and the apostles Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. St Luke's Church is an English Heritage Grade II Listed Building.[5]
References
- ^ Mills, A.D. and Room, A. A Dictionary of British Place-Names
- ^ Victotia County History of Gloucestershire: Sapperton
- ^ N M Herbert, R B Pugh (Editors), A P Baggs, A R J Jurica, W J Sheils (1976). "Sapperton: Introduction". A History of the County of Gloucester: Volume 11: Bisley and Longtree Hundreds. Institute of Historical Research. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Gloucestershire County Council website
- ^ "English Heritage". Retrieved 13 March 2012.
External links
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