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Selsley Church

Woodchester and Selsley Common

Notes and points of interest

Woodchester Pavement was discovered in a graveyard (now disused) and has been covered over again for preservation. It is a Romano-British mosaic, reckoned to be the largest and most complex example yet discovered in Europe. A replica has been made of the mosaic and is sometimes displayed at exhibitions.

Site of Woodchester Pavement

The mosaic has yet to be given a permanent home for display, but a replica has been exhibited in several major towns in the region.

Selsley Common is a popular place for summer outings and picnics and provides a commanding view across the Severn Valley. Its ridges and hollows are remnants of ancient quarry workings.

Selsley Church is a noted for its Tyrolean style.