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The Lawns

Downs, Moorland in Herefordshire

England

The Lawns

Church of St David, Much Dewchurch <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1348822?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1348822?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>
Church of St David, Much Dewchurch Credit: Sandy Gerrard

The Lawns is a stunning and picturesque area located in Herefordshire, England. Known for its breathtaking downs and moorland landscapes, it offers visitors a unique and diverse natural environment to explore.

The downs of The Lawns are characterized by rolling hills and expansive open spaces, providing a sense of tranquility and serenity. These grassy areas are perfect for leisurely walks or picnics, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of the surrounding countryside. The Lawns also boasts an abundance of wildflowers, which carpet the downs during the spring and summer months, creating a vibrant and colorful atmosphere.

In addition to the downs, The Lawns is home to vast moorland areas. The moorland is characterized by its rugged terrain, with heather-covered hills and rocky outcrops dotting the landscape. This unique habitat attracts a variety of wildlife, including birds, small mammals, and reptiles. Birdwatchers in particular will be delighted by the variety of species that can be spotted in this area.

The Lawns is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The area offers numerous walking trails and hiking routes, allowing visitors to fully explore and appreciate the natural beauty of the downs and moorland. It is also a haven for photographers, who can capture the stunning vistas and capture the essence of this remarkable landscape.

Overall, The Lawns in Herefordshire is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to connect with nature and experience the beauty of England's downs and moorland. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled hiking trip, The Lawns has something to offer for everyone.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.965941/-2.766603 or Grid Reference SO4729. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Church of St David, Much Dewchurch <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1348822?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1348822?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>
Church of St David, Much Dewchurch
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MUCH DEWCHURCH - Please drive carefully At the SE edge of the Herefordshire village, the National Speed Limit on the B4348 from Wormelow drops to 30mph.
MUCH DEWCHURCH - Please drive carefully
At the SE edge of the Herefordshire village, the National Speed Limit on the B4348 from Wormelow drops to 30mph.
Red on green, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire A postbox and a phonebox are on grass alongside the access road from the B4348 to St David's churchyard.
Red on green, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
A postbox and a phonebox are on grass alongside the access road from the B4348 to St David's churchyard.
Grade II Listed Old Vicarage, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire Located near an entrance to St David's churchyard, The Old Vicarage probably dates from the 17th century with later additions and alterations.
Grade II Listed Old Vicarage, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
Located near an entrance to St David's churchyard, The Old Vicarage probably dates from the 17th century with later additions and alterations.
Road from churchyard to the B4348, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire Looking to the NNE from near an entrance to St David's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.
Road from churchyard to the B4348, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
Looking to the NNE from near an entrance to St David's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.
Towards the lychgate, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire Looking south towards the Grade II Listed lychgate at an entrance to St David's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford. Derived from an old English word for a corpse, a lychgate is the roofed gateway to a churchyard, formerly used to shelter a coffin until the clergyman's arrival for the burial or pre-burial service. This one was erected in 1879, Grade II listed in 1986.
Towards the lychgate, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
Looking south towards the Grade II Listed lychgate at an entrance to St David's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford. Derived from an old English word for a corpse, a lychgate is the roofed gateway to a churchyard, formerly used to shelter a coffin until the clergyman's arrival for the burial or pre-burial service. This one was erected in 1879, Grade II listed in 1986.
St David's nameboard, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire In August 2023 text on the nameboard on the lychgate <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7560885" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7560885">Link</a> includes "Parishes of the Wormelow Hundred".
St David's nameboard, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
In August 2023 text on the nameboard on the lychgate Link includes "Parishes of the Wormelow Hundred".
Parochial Church Council notice, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire On the lychgate <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7560885" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7560885">Link</a> at an entrance to St David's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.
Parochial Church Council notice, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
On the lychgate Link at an entrance to St David's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.
Commonwealth War Graves notice, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire Located on this <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7560885" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7560885">Link</a> lychgate at an entrance to St David's churchyard, the notice shows "At this location there are Commonwealth War Graves"
Commonwealth War Graves notice, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
Located on this Link lychgate at an entrance to St David's churchyard, the notice shows "At this location there are Commonwealth War Graves"
Weeping willow, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire Viewed across the road from St David's churchyard to the B4348 in August 2023.
Weeping willow, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
Viewed across the road from St David's churchyard to the B4348 in August 2023.
Old mangle outside the Black Swan, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire In August 2023 a display of flowers is in and alongside the mangle outside the village pub.
Old mangle outside the Black Swan, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
In August 2023 a display of flowers is in and alongside the mangle outside the village pub.
Warning signs alongside the B4348, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire On the approach to staggered minor crossroads and a school. The B4348 is the main road through Much Dewchurch.
Warning signs alongside the B4348, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
On the approach to staggered minor crossroads and a school. The B4348 is the main road through Much Dewchurch.
Rear of Much Dewchurch War Memorial, Herefordshire Located alongside the B4348, the main road through the village. The pale grey granite War Memorial was erected c1920. It was Grade II Listed in 2019.
Rear of Much Dewchurch War Memorial, Herefordshire
Located alongside the B4348, the main road through the village. The pale grey granite War Memorial was erected c1920. It was Grade II Listed in 2019.
The Pippins, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire Residential cul-de-sac viewed from the B4348, the main road through the village.
The Pippins, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
Residential cul-de-sac viewed from the B4348, the main road through the village.
Grade II Listed War Memorial, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire Located alongside the B4348, the main road through the village. The pale grey granite village War Memorial was erected c1920. It was Grade II Listed in 2019.
Grade II Listed War Memorial, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
Located alongside the B4348, the main road through the village. The pale grey granite village War Memorial was erected c1920. It was Grade II Listed in 2019.
Two houses, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire On the north side of the B4348, the main road through the village, viewed in August 2023. A September 2011 Google Street View shows an extension of the house on the left where a gap is now.
Two houses, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
On the north side of the B4348, the main road through the village, viewed in August 2023. A September 2011 Google Street View shows an extension of the house on the left where a gap is now.
Pear Tree Close bungalows, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire 21st century housing on the south side of the B4348, the main road through the village, viewed in August 2023.
Pear Tree Close bungalows, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
21st century housing on the south side of the B4348, the main road through the village, viewed in August 2023.
Pear Tree Close name sign, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire "PRIVATE ROAD - NO TURNING OR PARKING" is above the Pear Tree Close name sign facing the B4348, the main road through Much Dewchurch.
Pear Tree Close name sign, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
"PRIVATE ROAD - NO TURNING OR PARKING" is above the Pear Tree Close name sign facing the B4348, the main road through Much Dewchurch.
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The Lawns is located at Grid Ref: SO4729 (Lat: 51.965941, Lng: -2.766603)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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