Tewkesburybc.gov.uk
Title
Tewkesbury Borough Council - Home Page
Description
A Medieval Town
Between the Cotswolds and the Malvern Hills, at the confluence of the Rivers Avon and Severn, stands the ancient town of Tewkesbury. This section of the site tells you all about Tewkesbury and the surrounding area, the conservation areas, and the local economy.
Tewkesbury is a medieval town famed for its timber framed buildings. An ancient settlement situated at the meeting of the rivers Avon and Severn, a delight for those seeking "Olde England". Tewkesbury is renowned as having one of the best medieval townscapes in England with its fine half- timbered buildings, overhanging upper storeys and elaborately carved doorways. Growing pressure for land suitable for building led to developments of narrow alleys or courts, with houses built so close together on either side that the eaves nearly touched. Today about 30 alleyways remain adding to the unique charm of the town. You can take an alleyway walk and conjure up feelings of times past.
Tewkesbury Abbey, built in the 12th century, has a fine Norman tower which dominates the town. The many choral activities, events and tours combine with the fascinating architecture to make an experience not easily forgotten. To the south of the Abbey are fields which, in 1471 saw the penultimate and most decisive battle in the Wars of the Roses, between the houses of York and Lancaster. A way marked route takes visitors around the battle trail. Tewkesbury offers its visitors a series of walks, trails and tours of the Abbey to bring history to life.
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