| Epney | |
|---|---|
 The Anchor Inn on the River Severn at Epney | |
  Epney Location within Gloucestershire | |
| Population | 285 (2011 Census) |
| Civil parish |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode district | GL2 |
| Police | Gloucestershire |
| Fire | Gloucestershire |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
Epney is a small village on the River Severn. It is 8 miles (13 km) South-West of Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England within the parish of Longney and Epney. It is between Longney and Upper Framilode. The village has a pub called The Anchor Inn.[1] The population of the Longney and Epney parish is 285 (2011).[2]
The hamlet of Epney was first inhabited by the late 13th century,[3] Originally part of the Moreton Valence Parish and has been part of the Framilode ecclesiastical parish since 1855.[4] Since 1974 Epney has been part of the civil parish of Longney and Epney.
The small house known as Doris' Cottage dates from the 15th century and is designated as a Grade II* listed building.[5]
