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|shire_district= [[Stroud (district)|Stroud]]
| shire_county = [[Gloucestershire]]
|region= South West England
|constituency_westminster= [[Stroud (UK Parliament constituency)|Stroud]]
|post_town= [[Stonehouse, Gloucestershire|Stonehouse]]
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|static_image_caption= Church Street, the main road through Kings Stanley, leading to the King's Head pub
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'''King's Stanley''' is a [[civil parish]] and village in [[Gloucestershire]], England, to the south of [[Stonehouse, Gloucestershire|Stonehouse]] and southwest of the town of [[Stroud]].


== Geography ==
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'''King's Stanley''' is a [[village]] in [[Gloucestershire]], [[England]], situated southwest of the town of [[Stroud, Gloucestershire|Stroud]]. The village is part of what is known locally as 'The Stanleys', along with its neighbours [[Leonard Stanley]] and [[Stanley Downtown]]. Marling Close, which contains the local playing fields on which the cricket and football teams play, was donated to the village by local magnates The Marlings who also helped found [[Marling School]], and is now in the care of the Marling Trust. The village is overlooked by [[Selsley]] common.
The village is part of what is known locally as 'The Stanleys', along with its western neighbours [[Leonard Stanley]] and Stanley Downton. The parish includes the village of Middleyard and the smaller settlements of Selsley West and [[Selsley]], all three lying east of King's Stanley along the minor road towards Stroud.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Election Maps: Great Britain |url=https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/election-maps/gb/ |access-date=16 August 2023 |website= |publisher=Ordnance Survey}}</ref>


The settlements are on the south side of the valley of the [[River Frome, Stroud|River Frome]]. In the south of the parish the land rises steeply, and the high plateau south of Selsley is known as [[Selsley#Selsley Common|Selsley Common]].
==Education==
King's Stanley is home to both an infant and junior school. Both schools had excellent reports in their most recent Ofsted inspections, and continue to deliver a high standard of education. Following a recent review (2006) the Local Authority have decided that the 2 schools will merge in 2008, retaining an intake of 30 for the reception class of the combined primary school.


==Amenities==
== History ==
In the [[Domesday Book]] of 1086, an estate called ''Stantone'' is recorded as held by [[Turstin FitzRolf]].<ref>{{OpenDomesday|SO8103|kings-stanley|[King's] Stanley}}</ref> The name "Stanley" derives from the Saxon words for "stone" and "clearing", with the likely [[etymological]] source of the name being the use of stone within construction in the village. The prefix "King's" was added to the name by the year 1236, due to the prior ownership of the locale by the crown in the period 1160-1188, and to distinguish from the neighbouring [[Leonard Stanley]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Griffin |first1=Peter |title=History of King's Stanley (including Middleyard and Selsley) |date=2020 |publisher=Past Historic |isbn=978-1-8383718-0-7}}</ref>
For a village of fairly small size, it is very well stocked with local amenities. The church, St George's, dates back to the 11th century {{Fact|date=February 2007}}.


The [[Stanley Mills]] woollen mill in the north of the parish, on the Frome opposite [[Ryeford, Gloucestershire|Ryeford]], was built in the early 19th century. Its principal building is [[Grade I listed]].<ref>{{National Heritage List for England|num=1171285|desc=Main building at Stanley Mills|access-date=21 August 2023}}</ref>
The focal point of King's Stanley is the local [[pub]] the King's Head. Its interior has two sections - a main bar and a lounge area - and there are rooms available to rent for visitors, subject to availability. There is also a [[jukebox]], a [[pool table]], and a [[skittles (sport)|skittle]] alley. The King's Head competes in local leagues with both a pool and [[darts]] team. It is also an occasional host to [[karaoke]] nights.


== Amenities ==
Opposite the King's Head is the village hall. South of the village hall are Marling Playing Fields, referred to by many locals as "the park". King's Stanley Junior School can be found to the north (the infant school is further east). The village hall serves as the [[polling station]] in both local and general [[election]]s and is also used for discos and parties, as well as for assemblies of the junior school pupils.
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Marling Close, which contains the local playing fields on which the cricket and football teams play, was donated to the village by local magnates The Marlings who also helped found [[Marling School]], and is now in the care of the Marling Trust. The village is home to the oldest [[Baptist]] Church in Gloucestershire that started meeting in 1640.


The 12th-century parish church of St George at King's Stanley is a [[Grade I listed]] building.<ref>{{NHLE | num = 1090720| desc= CHURCH OF ST GEORGE |accessdate = 9 August 2014}}</ref> The 19th-century [[All Saints Church, Selsley|All Saints Church]] at Selsley has stained glass by [[Morris & Co.]] and is also Grade I listed.<ref>{{National Heritage List for England|num=1090729|desc=Church of All Saints|access-date=16 August 2023|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>
The Marling Playing Fields, bequeathed to the village by the Marling family (who's name is also associated with the local wool mill and secondary school) is used by the junior school for sports activities, since the school backs out onto it. At the southern end of the playing fields there is a well equipped children's play area. Frisbee games and cricket are also played on the park. There are four benches around the top of the park.


King's Stanley is home to a C of E Primary School, established by amalgamating the Infant and Junior Schools on the site of the old Junior School. The Primary School was inspected by Ofsted in October 2009, and judged to be "Outstanding".<ref>{{cite web |title=King's Stanley CofE Primary School Inspection report 2009 |url=https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/1960239 |publisher=Ofsted |accessdate=25 August 2020 |archive-date=25 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200825195720/https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/1960239 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2014 it was rated "Good".<ref>{{cite web |title=King's Stanley CofE Primary School 2014 |url=https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/2445918 |publisher=Ofsted |accessdate=25 August 2020 |archive-date=25 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200825195738/https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/2445918 |url-status=live }}</ref>
There was a traditional, family-owned shop, named Holly's, which sold a wide variety of goods, from [[ham]] (the prices of which were listed in the window) to rugs. There was also a mechanical [[cash register]] that completed the shop's historical look. Holly's closed in July 2007 and is now a private house.
Providing direct competition, in some areas at least, is a small [[Co-op (supermarket)|Co-op]] outlet. It is open until 9 on Thursdays and Fridays. There is also a [[butchery|butcher's]] shop, a [[hairdresser]], a video equipment store. There was also a video rental store, but it was ruined by fire and subsequently turned into a crafts shop. The crafts shop relocated to the nearby town of [[Stonehouse, Gloucestershire|Stonehouse]] and the premises are now a [[beauty salon]].


==Notable people==
The small local [[newsagent]]s - Yew Tree Stores - sells all major local and national newspapers as well as a selection of magazines, while titles not stocked can be ordered in. It also sells a selection of cigarettes and sweets, including a pick and mix section. The newsagents is adjacent to the local [[post office]].
* [[Anthony Keck]], 18th-century architect who had his workshops at King's Stanley throughout his life and is buried in St. George's in the village.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://freespace.virgin.net/the.woodies/architect.htm |title=Anthony Keck Architect |accessdate=2015-02-13 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110914060746/http://freespace.virgin.net/the.woodies/architect.htm |archivedate=14 September 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
* Sir [[Charles Murray Marling]] (1862–1933), diplomat and ambassador, was born at King's Stanley.
* Damien Kay, lead singer of [[The Outcast Band]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Falconer |first1=Ben |title=Make us huge like Pixie Lott |url=https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/make-us-huge-like-pixie-lott/docview/425094094/se-2 |access-date=8 February 2024 |work=Gloucestershire Citizen |date=19 March 2010 |quote=Outcast Band's lead singer Damien Kay, 39, from King's Stanley.}}</ref>


==References==
There is a local family-run farm opposite the infant's school that sells [[potato]]es and fresh [[egg (food)|egg]]s.
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|King's Stanley}}
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/GLS/KingsStanley/ GENUKI] - guide to research sources for the parish of St George, Kings Stanley
*[http://www.kspc.org.uk Parish council website]
*[http://www.glosgen.co.uk/stanley/kschurch.htm St George's Church] - description and photograph of the church which dates from the 11th Century
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*[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=15869 British History Online] - King's Stanley entry.
*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/education/04/school_tables/primary_schools/html/916_3043.stm BBC Education League Tables] - full school league table information for King's Stanley Church of England Junior School
*[http://stroudvoices.co.uk/#kings_stanley Stroud Voices mid 20C oral history from local residents]
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*[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=15869 British History Online] - digital library containing some of the core printed primary and secondary sources for the medieval and modern history of the British Isles. Links directly to King's Stanley entry.
*[http://web.ukonline.co.uk/flight/stanley/kingstan.html King's Stanley Historical Information] - information for family historians on the village and inhabitants of King's Stanley.


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King's Stanley
Church Street, the main road through Kings Stanley, leading to the King's Head pub
King's Stanley is located in Gloucestershire
King's Stanley
King's Stanley
Location within Gloucestershire
Population2,359 (2011)[1]
OS grid referenceSO812038
Civil parish
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District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townStonehouse
Postcode districtGL10
Dialling code01453
PoliceGloucestershire
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51°43′57″N 2°16′25″W / 51.73259°N 2.27362°W / 51.73259; -2.27362

King's Stanley is a civil parish and village in Gloucestershire, England, to the south of Stonehouse and southwest of the town of Stroud.

Geography

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The village is part of what is known locally as 'The Stanleys', along with its western neighbours Leonard Stanley and Stanley Downton. The parish includes the village of Middleyard and the smaller settlements of Selsley West and Selsley, all three lying east of King's Stanley along the minor road towards Stroud.[2]

The settlements are on the south side of the valley of the River Frome. In the south of the parish the land rises steeply, and the high plateau south of Selsley is known as Selsley Common.

History

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In the Domesday Book of 1086, an estate called Stantone is recorded as held by Turstin FitzRolf.[3] The name "Stanley" derives from the Saxon words for "stone" and "clearing", with the likely etymological source of the name being the use of stone within construction in the village. The prefix "King's" was added to the name by the year 1236, due to the prior ownership of the locale by the crown in the period 1160-1188, and to distinguish from the neighbouring Leonard Stanley.[4]

The Stanley Mills woollen mill in the north of the parish, on the Frome opposite Ryeford, was built in the early 19th century. Its principal building is Grade I listed.[5]

Amenities

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Marling Close, which contains the local playing fields on which the cricket and football teams play, was donated to the village by local magnates The Marlings who also helped found Marling School, and is now in the care of the Marling Trust. The village is home to the oldest Baptist Church in Gloucestershire that started meeting in 1640.

The 12th-century parish church of St George at King's Stanley is a Grade I listed building.[6] The 19th-century All Saints Church at Selsley has stained glass by Morris & Co. and is also Grade I listed.[7]

King's Stanley is home to a C of E Primary School, established by amalgamating the Infant and Junior Schools on the site of the old Junior School. The Primary School was inspected by Ofsted in October 2009, and judged to be "Outstanding".[8] In 2014 it was rated "Good".[9]

Notable people

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  • Anthony Keck, 18th-century architect who had his workshops at King's Stanley throughout his life and is buried in St. George's in the village.[10]
  • Sir Charles Murray Marling (1862–1933), diplomat and ambassador, was born at King's Stanley.
  • Damien Kay, lead singer of The Outcast Band.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Parish population 2011". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  2. ^ "Election Maps: Great Britain". Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  3. ^ [King's Stanley] in the Domesday Book
  4. ^ Griffin, Peter (2020). History of King's Stanley (including Middleyard and Selsley). Past Historic. ISBN 978-1-8383718-0-7.
  5. ^ Historic England. "Main building at Stanley Mills (1171285)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  6. ^ Historic England. "CHURCH OF ST GEORGE (1090720)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
  7. ^ Historic England. "Church of All Saints (1090729)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  8. ^ "King's Stanley CofE Primary School Inspection report 2009". Ofsted. Archived from the original on 25 August 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  9. ^ "King's Stanley CofE Primary School 2014". Ofsted. Archived from the original on 25 August 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  10. ^ "Anthony Keck Architect". Archived from the original on 14 September 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
  11. ^ Falconer, Ben (19 March 2010). "Make us huge like Pixie Lott". Gloucestershire Citizen. Retrieved 8 February 2024. Outcast Band's lead singer Damien Kay, 39, from King's Stanley.
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