Highleadon

Settlement in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Highleadon

Highleadon is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated on the eastern edge of the Forest of Dean, it lies approximately 16 kilometers southwest of the city of Gloucester. Highleadon is part of the Forest of Dean district and falls within the civil parish of Rudford and Highleadon.

The village is characterized by its picturesque rural setting, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and charming countryside views. It is predominantly a residential area, with a population of around 300 residents. The village is known for its tight-knit community and friendly atmosphere.

Highleadon is home to a small but historic Anglican church, St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church serves as a gathering place for religious services and community events. The village also has a village hall that serves as a hub for various social and recreational activities.

While Highleadon may be small in size, it benefits from its proximity to larger towns and cities. Residents have easy access to amenities and services in nearby Gloucester, as well as the natural beauty and recreational opportunities offered by the Forest of Dean.

Overall, Highleadon offers a peaceful and idyllic countryside living experience, making it an attractive place for those seeking a slower-paced lifestyle surrounded by nature.

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Highleadon Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.909148/-2.337954 or Grid Reference SO7623. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Highleadon (Hartpury) Mill, Highleadon

A mill is thought to have existed here since the 12th century. The current building is Grade II Listed and dates from the 18th and early 19th century. There were originally two wheels but this 4.3 metre wheel is the only survivor and was restored in 1982.

Chris Allen

The bee shelter, Hartpury

This is thought to be a unique 19th century bee shelter that was relocated here in 2002. The church beyond is Grade I listed and although dating from Norman times the surviving structure is mainly from the 14th and 15th centuries with a restoration in 1882.

Chris Allen

Hartpury tithe barn

Grade II* Listed and dates from the 15th century and once of the Manor of Hartpury. The tower in the background is on the Grade I Listed Hartpury Church.

Chris Allen

Old Chapel, Hartpury

Built in 1830 as a roman catholic chapel for use by nuns and their pupils. The chapel was used as a farm store when the nuns left but was renovated as a catholic chapel in 1940 and used for 8 years before reverting to use as a store. It was restored in 2001 and opened as a community hall.

Chris Allen

Hartpury Court

This Grade II Listed building was built by the Cannings of Hartpury House to replace the Old Court House. The Old Court had been used from 1794 to 1839 as a home for English Dominican nuns who opened a school for young ladies. The school closed in 1832.

1641 Battle memorial

Cabin and footpath

Wysis Way path

Straight path

The Old Rectory, Tibberton

Built 1851-2, designed by Eugene Sweny,

Jonathan Thacker

The B4215 before Highleadon

David Howard

The B4215 before Highleadon

David Howard

Tibberton sunflowers

A small field next to Buttermilk Lane. It's still unusual, in 2022, to see sunflower crops in the UK. The effects of climate change may affect the growing of this crop in the UK in the future.

Jonathan Billinger

Hartpury Mill

Hartpury water mill on a leat fed from the River Leadon. The river level was very low following the 2022 dry summer.

Andrew Culley

Cross-country obstacles at the European Juniors and Young Riders

To the left, the Young Riders jump, to the right the Juniors. The YR obstacle is 'flagged off', indicating that the Juniors class is currently competing.

Jonathan Hutchins

Lake on Hartpury campus

Formerly Hartpury College, the University and College provides further and higher education in the agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing sectors. It is set in a 360-hectare estate located in Hartpury, near Gloucester. Website Link

Wikipedia Link

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Lake on Hartpury campus

Wikipedia Link

Jonathan Hutchins

View from Hartpury House

Looking north. On the left is a cross-country fence: in today's event, competitors jump in from the left over the low wall (element A) onto the forecourt of the House, make a sharp left turn and jump out over this fence (element B).

Jonathan Hutchins

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Highleadon is located at Grid Ref: SO7623 (Lat: 51.909148, Lng: -2.337954)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Forest of Dean

Police Authority: Gloucestershire