Kemerton

Settlement in Gloucestershire Wychavon

England

Kemerton

Overbury The road passing through the picturesque village of Overbury which is situated at the southern foot of Bredon Hill. — Overbury Credit: Philip Halling

Kemerton is a small village located in Gloucestershire, England. Situated near the towns of Tewkesbury and Cheltenham, Kemerton is known for its picturesque countryside and charming rural setting. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and meandering streams, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Kemerton is home to a close-knit community of residents who take pride in their village and its rich history. The village features a mix of traditional stone cottages, historic buildings, and modern homes, giving it a unique and timeless appeal. The village also has a church, a village hall, and a pub, providing essential amenities for its residents.

In addition to its natural beauty, Kemerton is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, making it a convenient location for those looking to explore the surrounding area. The village is also close to several walking and cycling trails, offering plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Overall, Kemerton is a peaceful and idyllic village that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Kemerton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.03325/-2.079866 or Grid Reference SO9437. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Overbury

The road passing through the picturesque village of Overbury which is situated at the southern foot of Bredon Hill.

Philip Halling

Overbury church

Overbury church reflected in a small roadside drinking pool.

Philip Halling

Overbury church

Overbury church reflected in a drinking pool.

Philip Halling

Overbury church

Overbury church is dedicated to St Faith.

Philip Halling

Overbury church

Overbury church is dedicated to St Faith.

Philip Halling

East window, Overbury church

The stained glass east window of St Faith's church, Overbury.

Philip Halling

Font, Overbury church

Font described as ' The font has a C12 bowl carved with panels representing a priest, bishop, a Latin cross and dove and a scrolled foliated motif; the octagonal base is C14 and has a ballflower decoration.' British Listed Buildings website: Link

Philip Halling

Cottage facing Wing Lane, Kemerton

In the 1940s Miss Anne Merrell, a dressmaker, lived here, and had done at least since 1901 according to the census. She was the daughter of Daniel Merrell who farmed "The Moretons" between Westmancote and Bredon up to at least 1881. In the 1940s the cottage did not have the conservatory at the front, and was very dark with shrubs in the garden. Miss Merrell used to provide local children with empty cotton reels to turn into toy tanks with the addition of a rubber band, a matchstick, and a piece of candle as lubrication.

David Hawgood

House in Kemerton of the author John Moore

John Moore lived here from the late 1940s. It is Chapel House. The Victoria County History Link

says that in 1819 the Wesleyan Chapel was built on a plot adjacent to the house of William Mumford - presumably this house.

David Hawgood

Former Wesleyan chapel, Kemerton

The chapel and adjacent school room were built in 1819 on a plot of land next to the house of William Mumford - see SO9437 : House in Kemerton of the author John Moore. It is a listed building. In the 1940s the photographer's grandfather Joseph Henry Bowker preached there when he visited his family in Kemerton.

David Hawgood

Methodist cemetery, Kemerton

Associated with the Wesleyan chapel shown in SO9437 : Former Wesleyan chapel, Kemerton.

David Hawgood

The Pad, Kemerton

A farm track from Kemerton up onto Bredon Hill. The parish of Kemerton stretched all the way from the Carrant Brook to the top of Bredon Hill.

David Hawgood

The Pad Barn, Kemerton

The barn is an isolated building among fields belonging to a farm which has its farmhouse and farmyard near the centre of the village. Kemerton is unusual in having most of its farmhouses in the village with their land stretching away from the village centre. As well as the barn shown which was used to store hay and crops, there used to be a range of open fronted cattle sheds forming an L shape with the barn.

David Hawgood

Cattle by the Pad Barn, Kemerton

View across to Merecombe Hill.

David Hawgood

Pasture on Bredon Hill

This big field at the top of The Pad has been pasture for at least 70 years. The public footpath used to run through the field, but has been diverted around the edge.

David Hawgood

Seat provided by BTCV built into wall

The BTCV logo shown in SO9438 : BTCV logo carved on wooden bench is carved into the wooden seat built into the wall, which forms a back to the seat. There is a fine view across Bredon Hill.

David Hawgood

BTCV logo carved on wooden bench

On the seat shown in SO9438 : Seat provided by BTCV built into wall. BTCV used to be called the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers. It is a large organisation, over 700 staff, over 600,000 volunteers. The seat is close to the Kemerton Conservation nature reserve in an old quarry.

David Hawgood