Moreton-in-Marsh

Moreton-in-Marsh is a market town in the Cotswold region that runs along the ancient Fosse Way. The main street features stone buildings with traditional proportions that reflect its former importance as a trading center.

The town gained its market charter in 1227, beginning its rise as a significant trading point. Its position on a major Roman road ensured it remained an important junction for commerce and travel through the medieval period.

The town's wide High Street reflects its past prosperity, lined with honey-colored stone buildings that shaped how people still move through the space today. The regular market gatherings remain central to community life and local routines.

The town is easily reached by train and parking areas line the High Street for convenient access. Visiting on a Tuesday allows you to see the weekly market in action when the town becomes more animated.

Nearby stands the Four Shire Stone, a boundary marker where four counties meet at a single point. It represents a rare geographical arrangement where Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, and Worcestershire converge.

Location: Cotswold

Website: http://moreton-in-marsh.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.98800,-1.70100

Latest update: December 18, 2025 20:03