Tewkesbury buildings [156]

Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 18 May 2021

Number 132 High Street was formerly the Wheatsheaf Inn. Built circa 1500, refronted in the 17th century and extended in the 18th century. Timber framed with plaster infill, triple jettied to the street, some brick, all under a tile roof. The shopfront is 19th century. There is a through passage on the left which leads to a long rear wing. Many 17th century internal features and fittings remain. Regarded as an exceptionally fine merchant's house. Listed, grade II*, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1282779 The market town of Tewkesbury is sited at the confluence of the River Severn and the River Avon, some 9 miles north of Gloucester, close to the border with Worcestershire. Founded in Saxon times, the town thrived and there are many medieval and Tudor buildings including Tewkesbury Abbey, bought by the townspeople to use as their parish church. One of the decisive battles of the Wars of the Roses was the Battle of Tewkesbury, which took place on 4 May 1471.

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