Parish in Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.822, -1.881 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 08 13 |
| Dialling code: | 01285 (Cirencester) |
Yanworth is a very small rural parish in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England, set among the rolling limestone hills of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It comprises a scattering of honey‑coloured stone houses, farms and winding lanes rather than a compact village, and the surrounding landscape of dry‑stone walls, pasture and arable fields is typical of the northern Cotswolds.
Historically rooted in medieval manorial patterns, the parish still shows agricultural and estate influences and retains a modest parish church and a few historic buildings. The local economy is dominated by farming and rural estates, social life is quiet and often looks to nearby market towns for services, and the tranquil lanes and views make Yanworth appealing to walkers and those seeking a rural retreat.