Little Sodbury facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Little Sodbury |
|
|---|---|
 The church of St Adeline, Little Sodbury |
|
 Little Sodbury
|
|
| Population | 113 (2011 Census) |
| OS grid reference | ST726822 |
| Civil parish |
|
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRISTOL |
| Postcode district | BS37 |
| Dialling code | 01454 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Avon |
| Ambulance | Great Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
| UK Parliament |
|
Little Sodbury is a small village in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is part of the South Gloucestershire district. The village is located near other places like Chipping Sodbury and Old Sodbury. In 2011, about 113 people lived there. In 2023, Little Sodbury joined the nearby parish of Horton.
The area known as the "manor of Sodbury" includes Chipping Sodbury and Old Sodbury. This is a different area from Little Sodbury itself.
Contents
Exploring Little Sodbury's History
Little Sodbury has a long and interesting history. You can find clues about its past all around the village.
Ancient Hill Fort
Near Little Sodbury, there is an ancient hill fort. This fort was first built during the Iron Age. The Iron Age was a time when people used iron tools and weapons. Later, the Romans also used and changed this fort. You can reach this historic site from the village. It is located along the Cotswold Way, a famous walking path.
A "Thankful Village"
Little Sodbury is known as a "Thankful Village." This is a special name for villages in England and Wales. These villages did not lose any soldiers during World War I (1914-1918). This makes Little Sodbury one of only a few such places in Gloucestershire.
Little Sodbury Manor
The Little Sodbury Manor is a large house built in the 15th century. It covers about 17,385 square feet (1,615 square meters). This manor was once the home of Sir John Walsh. He hired a man named William Tyndale in 1522-1523. Tyndale worked there as a chaplain and teacher for Walsh's grandchildren.
It is believed that William Tyndale started translating the Bible into English in his bedroom at this manor. This was a very important project. The manor still has parts from the 15th century. These include the porch and the Great Hall. The Great Hall has a special timber roof. This roof rests on stone carvings called corbels. These corbels look like angels holding shields.
The manor became run down in the 1800s. But it was later fixed up by an architect named Sir Harold Brakspear. He worked for Lord Grosvenor and Baron de Tuyll.
St Adeline's Church
The church in Little Sodbury is called St Adeline's Church. It was built in 1859. A person named William James was responsible for building it.
