Harvington

Settlement in Worcestershire Wyre Forest

England

Harvington

Stone Church & School Taken from the footpath leading to the A448, to the south-west of the church. The school is the white building on the right of the photograph. The stile leading out on to the road is visible in the middle of the picture, on the left-hand side. — Stone Church & School Credit: Martyn B

Harvington is a small village located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Situated about 10 miles south of Kidderminster, it lies in the heart of the picturesque Vale of Evesham. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside, characterized by rolling hills, lush meadows, and charming orchards.

Harvington has a rich history that dates back centuries. One of its most notable landmarks is Harvington Hall, an Elizabethan moated manor house. Built in the late 16th century, it is renowned for its well-preserved priest holes, secret hiding places used by Catholic clergy during the Reformation. Today, Harvington Hall is open to the public and offers a fascinating glimpse into the past.

The village itself is relatively small, with a close-knit community of around 500 residents. It boasts a quaint village green and a beautiful church, St. James the Great, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its unique Norman architecture and stunning stained glass windows.

Despite its small size, Harvington has a strong sense of community spirit and offers a range of amenities. These include a village shop, a primary school, a community hall, and a pub serving traditional English fare.

Harvington's location in the heart of Worcestershire makes it an ideal base for exploring the surrounding countryside and nearby attractions. Visitors can enjoy scenic walks, cycling routes, and the opportunity to sample locally grown produce, particularly the renowned Worcestershire asparagus and plums during the harvest season.

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Harvington Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.368999/-2.186352 or Grid Reference SO8774. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stone Church & School

Taken from the footpath leading to the A448, to the south-west of the church. The school is the white building on the right of the photograph. The stile leading out on to the road is visible in the middle of the picture, on the left-hand side.

Martyn B

Around Stanklyn

Picture taken looking east along the public footpath leading to Stanklyn Lane, from grid reference SO85175 74444, directly under the power lines. Stanklyn Wood can be seen on the higher ground to the right of the picture, and the spire of Stone Church (see image in adjacent square) is just visible above the tree-line towards the left.

Martyn B

Harvington Hall

Harvington Hall is a moated medieval and Elizabethan manor house, famous for its magnificent priest-holes.

Martyn B

Around Dunclent

Picture taken from SO 86387 75602 from the track south-west of Dunclent House, shown on the OS map as a public footpath, looking north-east across pastureland.

Martyn B

Around Dunclent

Supplementary photograph taken from the public footpath at SO 86539 75769, looking north-east along the edge of the wood

Martyn B

Fenny Rough

Supplementary photograph taken from the public footpath at SO 86396 75285, looking south-east into the steep-sided valley known as Fenny Rough

Martyn B

Mount Segg

Sandwiched between the farmland of Mearse Farm and the woodland of Mount Segg is a small area of semi-open heathland through which a bridleway passes. Picture taken from the bridleway looking north-northeast down the heathland at SO 87189 76068.

Martyn B

Farmland south of Mount Segg

Picture taken looking north from SO87199 75871 at the point where the bridleway passes through the field boundary into the area of heathland shown in the adjacent northern square, SO 8776.

Martyn B

Farmland east of Mount Segg

Picture taken from the bridleway at SO 87265 76335 on the north-east side of Mount Segg, looking east across open farmland towards Mearse Farm.

Martyn B

Ruined greenhouses

Situated in the triangle between two minor roads in the north-west section of the square, these greenhouses have clearly seen better times ! Picture taken from the minor road at SO 87117 73628.

Martyn B