Frampton on Severn lies about 10 miles south of Gloucester on the eastern side of the River Severn.
According to an entry in the Doomsday book dated 1089 the Manor of Frampton was held by Drew son of Pons, granted to him by William the Conqueror as a reward for his services. The manor is reputed to be the birthplace of “ Fair Rosamund “ reputedly to have been the Mistress of Henry II
The Green is said to be the longest village green in the country, and is about 22 acres in size. Cricket is played on the Green outside the Bell Inn, one of the two pubs on the Green, the other being The Three Horseshoes at the opposite end of the Green.
The area around the Green has now been designated a Conservation Area, the variations in architecture range from “ cruk cottages “, Impressive Tudor and Georgian houses, plus smaller thatched cottages and houses indicating the changes in architecture through the ages.
The present population is about 1200 a large increase from the first record found in the Doomsday Book of 1086 which recorded 27 people. Most of the working population commute to Gloucester, Cheltenham and further afield to Bristol, Swindon and London. However there is a small industial estate in the village.
The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is situated about half a mile from the southern end of the Green, and can be approached through a long avenue of Horsechestnut trees called “ The Narles”. The building was first consecrated in 1315 A.D. although some of the church dates back to the 12th century. The Congregational Church built ib 1769 is located just off the centre of the Green and is very active.
For nature and wildlife lovers Frampton is magnificent, much of the area East of the Green is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and there is an abundance of wild flowers, varied bird life and other flora and fauna. Due to a policy of farming without the use of fertilisers and herbicides, nature has been allowed to develop for the benefit of all. The Sharpness Canal with views over the River Severn and old Gravel workings on the Estate are linked by a series of public footpaths.
As you will see Frampton is a very active village with a Community Centre open 7 days per week and many clubs and societies working within the village.