Cotswolds, Protected natural area in South West England, United Kingdom.
The Cotswolds extend across 787 square miles of rolling hills, featuring limestone grasslands and stone-built settlements between the Thames and Severn valleys.
The region gained substantial wealth during 1250-1350 through wool trade with continental Europe, leading to construction of numerous limestone churches.
The regional architecture incorporates Cotswold stone, a yellow Jurassic limestone containing sea urchin fossils, which forms the distinctive buildings throughout the area.
Visitors can explore the region by following the 102-mile Cotswold Way National Trail, connecting multiple historic market towns and archaeological sites.
The landscape contains rare limestone grassland habitats formed by Jurassic bedrock, supporting specific plant species and traditional grazing practices.
Location: Wiltshire
Inception: 1966
Elevation above the sea: 330 m
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 51.80000,-2.03333
Latest update: May 29, 2025 04:23
Five Mile House
2.2 km
Church of St John the Evangelist
1.5 km
Cockleford Marsh
2.1 km
Church of St Bartholomew
2.3 km
Davenport House
3.5 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin
2.9 km
Colesbourne Inn
2.9 km
Church of St Mary
3.6 km
Church of St Peter
3.4 km
Church of St James
3.4 km
Unidentified monument in the churchyard approximately 2m south of porch to Church Of St Bartholomew
2.3 km
Unidentified monument in the churchyard approximately 4.5m south of chancel to Church of St Bartholomew
2.3 km
Tally Cottage
3.4 km
Bovey Cottage
3.5 km
High Cottages
2.4 km
Whitehead's Well
3.6 km
Milestone
2.6 km
Barn approximately 3m north west of Croft Farmhouse
2.4 km
The Manor House
3.5 km
Milestone
3.1 km
Milestone
1.3 km
Manor Farmhouse
2.2 km
Barn circa 70 metres north west of Old Park House
3.6 km
Milestone
2.4 km
Barn and garages approximately 10m north of Croft Farmhouse
2.4 km
Well Hill
3.5 km
Churchyard cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard
2.3 km
Milestone, Lower Cockleford
2.6 kmReviews
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