Stanley Pontlarge

Fields at Stanley Pontlarge viewed from Langley Hill. Looking north to the Vale of Evesham. Note the steam train on the railway

Stanley Pontlarge is a hamlet in Gloucestershire.

Train crossing the bridge over the lane

It was mentioned in the Domesday Book, when it was referred to as "Stanlege" (source).

Church viewed from the west

The hamlet has a small church (part of Winchcombe Parish), whose dedication is unknown.

The Norman door of the church

Looking down the lane from the church towards the main road. Note the gable of the 14th century hall house in mid-distance

Bus shelter at junction of lane and main road, bearing the Latin inscription "Quilibet in tempestate portus" (A harbour in a storm for anyone)

External links

• Stanley Pontlarge church (Parish Website)
• Stanley Roots -- the roots of places and people called Stanley in medieval England.