Moseley Common

Downs, Moorland in Herefordshire

England

Moseley Common

Winter crops, Staunton Cornfields east of the Shobdon-Lyonshall road.
Winter crops, Staunton Credit: Richard Webb

Moseley Common is a vast expanse of downs and moorland located in Herefordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, it is a remarkable natural landscape that offers breathtaking views and a diverse range of habitats.

The common is characterized by rolling hills with gently sloping gradients, covered in a patchwork of vibrant heather, grasses, and wildflowers. This creates a picturesque setting that attracts visitors from near and far. The heather blooms in late summer, painting the common with shades of purple and pink, while wildflowers such as primroses and bluebells add splashes of color during the spring months.

Several footpaths crisscross the common, allowing visitors to explore its beauty. These paths lead to various points of interest, including ancient burial mounds and stone circles, which provide insight into the rich history of the area. The common is also home to a variety of wildlife, including rabbits, foxes, and numerous bird species, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

The open nature of Moseley Common, with its unobstructed views, also makes it an ideal spot for stargazing. On clear nights, the absence of light pollution allows for a magnificent view of the night sky, revealing a tapestry of stars and constellations.

In summary, Moseley Common in Herefordshire is a captivating landscape of downs and moorland, offering stunning views, historical sites, and a rich variety of flora and fauna. It is a place of natural beauty and tranquility, providing visitors with a unique and memorable experience.

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Moseley Common Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.217304/-2.9131571 or Grid Reference SO3758. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Winter crops, Staunton Cornfields east of the Shobdon-Lyonshall road.
Winter crops, Staunton
Cornfields east of the Shobdon-Lyonshall road.
Bottles inside the Bottle Grotto at Westonbury Mill Gardens My maternal grandfather took a series of photographs inside the bottle grotto at Westonbury Mill Gardens, and here is one them. Speaking of which, my most viewed photograph on Geograph is the exterior of the bottle grotto at 723 views <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6432382">SO3656 : Bottle Grotto at Westonbury Mill Gardens</a>, taken on the same day as this photograph.
Bottles inside the Bottle Grotto at Westonbury Mill Gardens
My maternal grandfather took a series of photographs inside the bottle grotto at Westonbury Mill Gardens, and here is one them. Speaking of which, my most viewed photograph on Geograph is the exterior of the bottle grotto at 723 views SO3656 : Bottle Grotto at Westonbury Mill Gardens, taken on the same day as this photograph.
Children's play area, Pembridge
Children's play area, Pembridge
School and War Memorial, Pembridge
School and War Memorial, Pembridge
West End Farmhouse West End Farmhouse in Pembridge.  This timber-framed house may date back to the 14th century; the house is Grade II listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1301087?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1301087?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
West End Farmhouse
West End Farmhouse in Pembridge. This timber-framed house may date back to the 14th century; the house is Grade II listed, see: LinkExternal link
The A44 entering Pembridge The A44 entering Pembridge from the west.
The A44 entering Pembridge
The A44 entering Pembridge from the west.
Georgian house on West Street Georgian house on West Street in Pembridge.
Georgian house on West Street
Georgian house on West Street in Pembridge.
The Market Hall, Pembridge Pembridge's Market Hall is Grade II* listed and dates from the 16th century <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1081729?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1081729?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The New Inn can be seen in the background.
The Market Hall, Pembridge
Pembridge's Market Hall is Grade II* listed and dates from the 16th century LinkExternal link The New Inn can be seen in the background.
Pembridge Church St Mary's church, Pembridge dates back to the 12th century and is Grade I listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1081754?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1081754?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.  The church is rare due to its detached bell tower which is reminiscent of Norwegian stave churches.  Detached towers are a feature of Herefordshire, this is one of seven churches in the county with detached bell towers.  Some of the timbers in the bell tower date from the early 13th century and is Grade I listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1081754?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1081754?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Pembridge Church
St Mary's church, Pembridge dates back to the 12th century and is Grade I listed LinkExternal link. The church is rare due to its detached bell tower which is reminiscent of Norwegian stave churches. Detached towers are a feature of Herefordshire, this is one of seven churches in the county with detached bell towers. Some of the timbers in the bell tower date from the early 13th century and is Grade I listed, see: LinkExternal link
Pembridge bell tower The bell tower which is reminiscent of Norwegian stave churches.  Detached bell towers are a feature of Herefordshire, this is one of seven churches in the county with detached bell towers.  Some of the timbers in the bell tower date from the early 13th century and is Grade I listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1081754?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1081754?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Pembridge bell tower
The bell tower which is reminiscent of Norwegian stave churches. Detached bell towers are a feature of Herefordshire, this is one of seven churches in the county with detached bell towers. Some of the timbers in the bell tower date from the early 13th century and is Grade I listed, see: LinkExternal link
Pembridge bell tower The bell tower which is reminiscent of Norwegian stave churches.  Detached bell towers are a feature of Herefordshire, this is one of seven churches in the county with detached bell towers.  Some of the timbers in the bell tower date from the early 13th century and is Grade I listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1081754?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1081754?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Pembridge bell tower
The bell tower which is reminiscent of Norwegian stave churches. Detached bell towers are a feature of Herefordshire, this is one of seven churches in the county with detached bell towers. Some of the timbers in the bell tower date from the early 13th century and is Grade I listed, see: LinkExternal link
Timbers within Pembridge bell tower Some of these timbers within the bell tower at Pembridge have been dated to the beginning of the 13th century.  Here is a view of the tower from outside <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7269358">SO3958 : Pembridge bell tower</a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7269352">SO3958 : Pembridge Church</a>.  It is reminiscent of Stave churches I have seen in Norway when travelling in Scandinavia many years ago, though the timbers are much heavier in this tower.
Timbers within Pembridge bell tower
Some of these timbers within the bell tower at Pembridge have been dated to the beginning of the 13th century. Here is a view of the tower from outside SO3958 : Pembridge bell tower SO3958 : Pembridge Church. It is reminiscent of Stave churches I have seen in Norway when travelling in Scandinavia many years ago, though the timbers are much heavier in this tower.
Timbers within Pembridge bell tower Some of these timbers within the bell tower at Pembridge have been dated to the beginning of the 13th century.  Here is a view of the tower from outside <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7269358">SO3958 : Pembridge bell tower</a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7269352">SO3958 : Pembridge Church</a>.  It is reminiscent of Stave churches I have seen in Norway when travelling in Scandinavia many years ago, though the timbers are much heavier in this tower.
Timbers within Pembridge bell tower
Some of these timbers within the bell tower at Pembridge have been dated to the beginning of the 13th century. Here is a view of the tower from outside SO3958 : Pembridge bell tower SO3958 : Pembridge Church. It is reminiscent of Stave churches I have seen in Norway when travelling in Scandinavia many years ago, though the timbers are much heavier in this tower.
Memorial effigies in Pembridge church These two late 14th century memorial effigies are thought to be of John Gour and his wife.  He is thought to be wearing the clothes of someone in the legal profession or possibly a Sergent-at-Law in the service of the Mortimers.
Memorial effigies in Pembridge church
These two late 14th century memorial effigies are thought to be of John Gour and his wife. He is thought to be wearing the clothes of someone in the legal profession or possibly a Sergent-at-Law in the service of the Mortimers.
Memorial effigies in Pembridge church These two late 14th century memorial effigies are thought to be of John Gour and his wife.  He is thought to be wearing the clothes of someone in the legal profession or possibly a Sergent-at-Law in the service of the Mortimers.
Memorial effigies in Pembridge church
These two late 14th century memorial effigies are thought to be of John Gour and his wife. He is thought to be wearing the clothes of someone in the legal profession or possibly a Sergent-at-Law in the service of the Mortimers.
Memorial in Pembridge church Memorial effigies from the mid-14th century possibly of Nicholas Gour and his wife.
Memorial in Pembridge church
Memorial effigies from the mid-14th century possibly of Nicholas Gour and his wife.
Memorial effigies, Pembridge church These 14th century memorial effigies in Pembridge church are thought to be of Nicholas Gour and his wife in the foreground and beyond the effigy of his son John and his wife.
Memorial effigies, Pembridge church
These 14th century memorial effigies in Pembridge church are thought to be of Nicholas Gour and his wife in the foreground and beyond the effigy of his son John and his wife.
Pulpit in Pembridge church Jacobean pulpit in Pembridge church.
Pulpit in Pembridge church
Jacobean pulpit in Pembridge church.
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Moseley Common is located at Grid Ref: SO3758 (Lat: 52.217304, Lng: -2.9131571)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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