Maisemore, Gloucestershire

Description
Maisemore, a village and a parish in Gloucestershire. The village stands near the river Severn, 2 miles NNW of Gloucester, and has a post office under Gloucester; money order and telegraph office, Gloucester. The parish comprises 2047 acres; population, 440. Maisemore Lodge is the seat of the Sevier family, and stands on high ground, commanding a fine view over the Severn. A bridge crosses the Severn,. and was rebuilt after the siege of Gloucester. A Roman settlement was at Overton. The living is a vicarage in the-diocese of Gloucester and Bristol; net value, £284 with residence. Patron, the Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol. The church has Norman features, and the chancel was rebuilt in 1844, and the rest restored and enlarged in 1869. The chancel arch is Norman, and there are some ancient monuments and a fine carved oak pulpit.