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Ebrington

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Ebrington — village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England, UK.

Ebrington, towns & cities in Gloucestershire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Moreton-in-Marsh · 7.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ebrington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 570 people. Address: GL55. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.0580°, -1.7322°.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Ebrington (known locally as Yabberton or Yubberton) is a village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England, about 2 miles (3.2 km) from Chipping Campden. It has narrow lanes and tiny streets of Cotswold stone houses and cottages, many of which are thatched.

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Background

History

Ebrington has a history of settlement reaching back to before the Roman era. Iron Age pottery, a gold coin and Neolithic/Bronze Age flints have been found. The village is 26 NNE of Cirencester (Roman Corinium, Britain's second largest town after London). The Cotswold region formed part of the rich 'villa zone' of Roman Britain, the wealthiest part of Britain. The Fosse Way Roman road runs south-west 6 miles away from the village. In 1958–1959, a Roman villa on the eastern edge of the village, facing towards the Fosse Way, was excavated. Described as a bathing house, the rooms were "sumptuously appointed" and included a tesselated floor and a plunge bath. Roman tiles were re-used in the…

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Coordinates
52.0580, -1.7322
County
Gloucestershire
District
Cotswold
Parish
Ebrington
Postcode
GL55
Parliamentary constituency
North Cotswolds
Population
570
Nearest railway station
Moreton-in-Marsh7.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ebrington?
Ebrington is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL55), in the parish of Ebrington.
Is Ebrington a protected site?
Yes — Ebrington is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
Is Ebrington free to visit?
Yes, Ebrington is free to enter.
How do I get to Ebrington?
The nearest railway station is Moreton-in-Marsh, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL55.