St. Andrew’s church in Castle Combe is home to the ‘faceless clock’. One of the earliest working clocks in England, installed when the tower was completed before 1500. It strikes on the hour as men in the field only needed to know the hour
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THEN/NOW
Castle Combe’s main street in Wiltshire is a postcard-perfect glimpse of one of England’s most picturesque villages,shaped by its medieval wool-trade prosperity
With no new homes built in the centre since 1600,it has preserved its historic character &107 listed buildings
2025 marks Castle Combe Circuit's 75th continuous year as a motorsport venue, and we're celebrating with a commemorative display at the Autumn Classic historic racing festival (20-21 Sept). 🏁
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Located in Castle Combe, one of the prettiest villages in England and the Cotswolds, is The Castle Inn, a 12th Century pub.
Offering local beverages and a modern take on traditional pub food, relaxed dining, outdoor terrace and 12 comfortable bedrooms, it’s the perfect place to stay and enjoy the local life during your journey along the Great West Way. https://t.co/SKd3JlFRNx