St Ethelbert's Church, Littledean
St Ethelbert's church, Church street, Littledean, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3NL
St Ethelbert's is an ancient stone building situated at the northern edge of the village of Littledean, it is dedicated to St Emelbert, a Saxon prince of Hereford. The church consists of a nave with four bays, South Porch and Chancel in the Decorative style, while the North Aisle, Chapel and Western Tower arm of Perpendicular date The Nave, the Chancel and the South Porch date from 1320 A.D. The North Aide was added around 1380 the Tower about 1400 and the Brayne Chapel in 1412. A peal of six bells was hung in the Tower in 1752. There have been tavo churches on the site. The first dates back to Saxon times. Our church and Hereford Cathedral are the only churches known to be dedicated to this particular St Elhelbert. The Chancel Arch is the only visible remains of the earlier church.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 20 September:
- 10am - 3pm
Location & directions
St Ethelbert's church, Church street, Littledean, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3NL
- Directions:
- Opposite Littledean CofE Primary School, parking available in the schoolyard. Please take care when crossing the road.
- Contact on day:
- Linda Blagg
- Telephone number:
- +447738786987
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
If the ramp isn't out please just ask.
