Pitchcombe is a village and

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south of

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, in the Stroud district, in the county of

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, England. In 2011 the parish had a population of 232. The parish touches

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and Whiteshill and Ruscombe.

Landmarks

There are 27 listed buildings in Pitchcombe. Pitchcombe has a church called St John the Baptist and a village hall that was originally the village school.

History

The name origin of "Pitchcombe" is uncertain and probably means 'Pincen's valley' but may mean 'pitch valley'. Pitchcombe has been called Pichelecumb, Pinchenecumbe and Pychecombe in the past. In 1327 Pitchcombe was in Standish parish.

References

Villages in Gloucestershire Civil parishes in Gloucestershire Stroud District {{Gloucestershire-geo-stub