Great Witcombe is a village and civil parish 5 miles (8 km) south east of Gloucester,[1] in the Tewkesbury district, in the county of Gloucestershire, England. In 2001 the parish had a population of 80.[2] The parish touches Badgeworth, Brimpsfield, Brockworth, Cowley and Cranham.[3]

Great Witcombe
Great Witcombe Location within Gloucestershire
Area	3.81 km2 (1.47 sq mi)
Population	80 (2001 census)
• Density	21/km2 (54/sq mi)
Civil parish	Great Witcombe
District	Tewkesbury
Shire county	Gloucestershire
Region	South West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
List of places UK England Gloucestershire 51.831353°N 2.1314284°W / 51.831353; -2.1314284

Landmarks

There are 17 listed buildings in Great Witcombe.[4] Great Witcombe has a church called St Mary.[5] The parish includes the remains of Great Witcombe Roman Villa.[6]

History

The name "Witcombe" means 'Wide valley'.[7]

References

• "Great Witcombe". City Population De. Retrieved 15 December 2020.

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Great Witcombe.

• "Great Witcombe". British History Online. Retrieved 15 December 2020.

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