Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The way leads through Westridge Wood between Wotton and North Nibley
From the tower head to the right and descend numerous steps through
a steep woodland. The steps give onto a track leading out to the B4060
in the village of
North Nibley
(accommodation, refreshments, shop) (grid
ref: 741957). Cross the road with care and bear right. Before long come to
a junction where you turn left into The Street. Walk along this for a short
distance, then break off to the right into Lower House Lane.
TYNDALE MONUMENT
The Tyndale Monument is one of the most prominent man-made features along the
Cotswold Way, being visible on the escarpment from a considerable distance. It
stands 111ft (34m) high and was erected in 1866 in memory of William Tyndale
(1484-1536), who translated the Bible into English and was martyred for his dedica-
tion. See also Little Sodbury box, Section 3.
NORTH NIBLEY
North Nibley means 'the clearing near the peak'. Among its oldest dwellings is the
large grey Nibley House, which was partially rebuilt in 1763 from an earlier, possibly
17th-century house. Set back from the village, the Church of St Martin is a fine build-
ing that dates from the 15th century, while nearby Nibley Green is where the last
battle to be fought in England between private armies took place. In 1470 some 2000
men took up arms on behalf of the Berkeleys and the earls of Warwick over ownership
