Burford - The Cotswolds Photos

Burford, known as a gateway to the Cotswolds and a popularl town for visitors, has medieval origins and was important in the wool trade of that era. Of particular interest are its main street, which descends steeply to cross the Windrush River and is lined with small shops and restaurants, and St. John the Baptist church (11th-15thC).

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Flowers in front of local home. Burford, England.	Typical heritage home with church spire in distance. Burford, England.	Church of St. John the Baptist (11th-15thC) which is Norman in origin but exhibits a variety of construction from many centuries. Burford, England.	Facade of Church of St. John the Baptist. Burford, England.

Statuary & spires on Church of St. John the Baptist. Burford, England.	Wool Cottage (16thC) with name reflecting the town's involvement in the wool trade in centuries past, near town center. Burford, England.	Slate roof on heritage home. Burford, England.	High Street view. Burford, England.

Shops along High Street. Burford, England.	High Street view. Burford, England.	Burford House Hotel on High Street. Burford, England.	View of heritage buildings along High Street. Burford, England.


See Also:	The Cotswolds, England