Syde, Gloucestershire

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Syde is a village and civil parish located in the county of Gloucestershire, in the southwest region of England. It’s pronounced “Side” and in the past has also been spelled that way. The village lies in the region of the Cotswolds, which is popular for its Cotswold stone, a type of limestone, rich with fossils, and a yellowish-brown appearance.

Ermine Street runs through the village. This was a major Roman road that ran through London to Lincoln and York, and dates to around c. 410 AD. Syde’s closest river is River Frome, which is approximately twenty-nine kilometres long. Syde’s popular buildings include St. Mary’s Church, and Syde Manor, where many festivals and events are hosted throughout the year. Syde is one of the smallest villages in England, at just under 628 acres.

St. Mary the Virgin is a Church of England parish church with a tower and three bells. It has Norman and Saxon influences in its architecture. There is a distinctive Saxon lintel over the south doorway, which at some point was filled in with brick. This dates back to before the Norman influences were built onto the church. The Domesday book of 1086 lists that the estate where the church sits on was originally given to Abbot Ansfrid of Corneilles, France.

In the 11th century, the estate was transferred to the Giffard family, who also owned many other estates in Gloucestershire, including a castle at Brimpsfield, just a bit north of Syde. A greater part of the church that remains today was built in the 12th century. There’s a lot to see on site. Both the chancel and porch, inside the church, were restored in 1850. The interior of the church is lit with 19th century gaslights. The octagonal font was added in the 15th century, with carvings on each panel. The church’s crown-post nave roof was built in the 15th century, as well as a stained glass window depicting St. James of Compostella. The box pews date from the 18th century.

Syde Manor is an English Heritage listed building from the 16th or 17th century. It is a large country style house built of limestone stones and bricks. Its roof and gables are made of Cotswold stone. Many of its windows are mullioned and have three-centred arches at the heads. The front portion of the house was added on last. This includes the current main entrance. It was built around the early 18th or 19th century.

Syde Manor hosts many musical events throughout the year, including the Cheltenham Music Festival, Jazz Fest Fringe Festival, and other concerts and events. The village is host to other science and literature events that tie in nationally, throughout the year.

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