Hemlingford Green

Downs, Moorland in Warwickshire North Warwickshire

England

Hemlingford Green

Coton Road towards Whitacre Heath
Coton Road towards Whitacre Heath Credit: Ian S

Hemlingford Green is a picturesque rural area located in Warwickshire, England. Nestled between downs and moorland, this region features stunning natural beauty that attracts both locals and visitors alike.

The downs of Hemlingford Green are characterized by rolling hills covered in lush green grass and dotted with a variety of wildflowers. The undulating landscape offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and hikers. The downs are also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including birds, rabbits, and occasionally deer.

On the other hand, the moorland in Hemlingford Green provides a stark contrast to the downs. Here, visitors will find expansive stretches of open land, covered in heather and gorse, creating a unique and rugged landscape. The moorland is a haven for birdwatchers, as it attracts various species of birds, including peregrine falcons and curlews. Additionally, the area is rich in archaeological sites, with ancient burial mounds and stone circles scattered throughout the moorland.

Despite its rural charm, Hemlingford Green is conveniently located near the town of Warwick, providing easy access to amenities and attractions. Visitors can explore the historic Warwick Castle, which dates back to the 11th century, or wander through the charming streets of the town center, lined with traditional shops and cafes.

Overall, Hemlingford Green offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, with its stunning downs and moorland providing a haven for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Hemlingford Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.557982/-1.678756 or Grid Reference SP2195. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Coton Road towards Whitacre Heath
Coton Road towards Whitacre Heath
Traffic lights on Coton Road at Coton Bridge
Traffic lights on Coton Road at Coton Bridge
Rail bridge on Coton Road
Rail bridge on Coton Road
Coventry Road A4098 at Hurley turnoff
Coventry Road A4098 at Hurley turnoff
Knowle Hill towards Hurley
Knowle Hill towards Hurley
Minor Road towards Camp Farm
Minor Road towards Camp Farm
North along Tamworth Road in Kingsbury
North along Tamworth Road in Kingsbury
Sycamore Road, Kingsbury Access to a housing estate at the northern end of Kingsbury
Sycamore Road, Kingsbury
Access to a housing estate at the northern end of Kingsbury
A51 Coventry Road in Kingsbury Looking north along the main road through Kingsbury
A51 Coventry Road in Kingsbury
Looking north along the main road through Kingsbury
Floodplain of the River Tame near Kingsbury Over the roadside hedge onto the water meadows alongside the Tame river.
Floodplain of the River Tame near Kingsbury
Over the roadside hedge onto the water meadows alongside the Tame river.
Marston roundabout on the A4097
Marston roundabout on the A4097
Permissive path through the Lea Marston lakes Part of a network of paths, not all marked as rights of way, through the various lakes here in the valley of the River Tame.
Permissive path through the Lea Marston lakes
Part of a network of paths, not all marked as rights of way, through the various lakes here in the valley of the River Tame.
Lea Marston lakes One of the many pools in the valley; <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6169652">SP2194 : Lake near Lea Marston</a> suggests that this is a flooded former gravel pit.
Lea Marston lakes
One of the many pools in the valley; SP2194 : Lake near Lea Marston suggests that this is a flooded former gravel pit.
A stretch of the River Tame
A stretch of the River Tame
Chest tomb for 2 generations of the Brabson family An unusual L-shaped, double chest-tomb, dated 1722 and 1740, for a mother and daughter both called Anne Brabson. It was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101319941-chest-tomb-in-angle-between-chancel-and-south-aisle-of-church-of-saints-peter-and-st-paul-kingsbury" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101319941-chest-tomb-in-angle-between-chancel-and-south-aisle-of-church-of-saints-peter-and-st-paul-kingsbury">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> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1319941?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1319941?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> in 1988.
Chest tomb for 2 generations of the Brabson family
An unusual L-shaped, double chest-tomb, dated 1722 and 1740, for a mother and daughter both called Anne Brabson. It was Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1988.
OS benchmark - Kingsbury, St Peter & St Paul church The rather badly weathered remains of an OS cutmark on the NE corner of the church, which was last levelled by the OS in 1964 at 77.660m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn. It's an early mark, as it makes an appearance on the 1901 map at 225.4ft Liverpool Datum.
OS benchmark - Kingsbury, St Peter & St Paul church
The rather badly weathered remains of an OS cutmark on the NE corner of the church, which was last levelled by the OS in 1964 at 77.660m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn. It's an early mark, as it makes an appearance on the 1901 map at 225.4ft Liverpool Datum.
Ruins of the curtain walls of Kingsbury Hall I can add little to the comprehensive description in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1073315">SP2196 : Curtain Wall, Kingsbury Old Hall</a>, taken in 2008, except to say that the walls and gateways seen in both photos date from the 14th century, and were Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101034721-curtain-walls-and-gateway-at-kingsbury-hall-kingsbury" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101034721-curtain-walls-and-gateway-at-kingsbury-hall-kingsbury">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> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1034721?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1034721?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> in 1953. The whole site is a Scheduled (Ancient) Monument, consisting of a medieval enclosure/castle/manor house and its remains, overlain by more recent developments <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1019978?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1019978?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>
Ruins of the curtain walls of Kingsbury Hall
I can add little to the comprehensive description in SP2196 : Curtain Wall, Kingsbury Old Hall, taken in 2008, except to say that the walls and gateways seen in both photos date from the 14th century, and were Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1953. The whole site is a Scheduled (Ancient) Monument, consisting of a medieval enclosure/castle/manor house and its remains, overlain by more recent developments LinkExternal link
Teachers House, Kingsbury The core of this fine house dates from the late 17th century, although its exterior appearance is more recent (late 18th/early 19th maybe, suggesting alterations around that time) and it was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101319910-teachers-house-kingsbury" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101319910-teachers-house-kingsbury">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> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1319910?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1319910?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> in 1953. The adjacent building, offshot to the right <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5716651">SP2196 : Former School, Kingsbury</a> was formerly a school and this was the head-master's house.
Teachers House, Kingsbury
The core of this fine house dates from the late 17th century, although its exterior appearance is more recent (late 18th/early 19th maybe, suggesting alterations around that time) and it was Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1953. The adjacent building, offshot to the right SP2196 : Former School, Kingsbury was formerly a school and this was the head-master's house.
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Hemlingford Green is located at Grid Ref: SP2195 (Lat: 52.557982, Lng: -1.678756)

Administrative County: Warwickshire

District: North Warwickshire

Police Authority: Warwickshire

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