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Hen and Chickens

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

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Hen and Chickens

Severn Bridge and Aust Cliff The first Severn motorway bridge, looking east to Aust Cliff, with the motorway services building visible beyond the bridge tower.
Severn Bridge and Aust Cliff Credit: Martin Clark

Hen and Chickens is a coastal feature located in Gloucestershire, England. It is situated on the western coast of the county, near the town of Tewkesbury. Hen and Chickens is classified as a headland or a point, depending on the definition used.

The feature is named after its resemblance to a hen followed by a brood of chicks. It is characterized by a series of small offshore islands that are connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land, forming the shape of a hen with her chicks. These islands are rocky and covered in vegetation, providing a habitat for various seabirds and marine life.

Hen and Chickens is known for its scenic beauty and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. The rugged coastline and the crashing waves against the rocks create a dramatic and picturesque scene. The area offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including the nearby Tewkesbury Abbey and the Severn Estuary.

In addition to its natural beauty, Hen and Chickens also has historical significance. It is believed to have been used as a lookout point during ancient times, providing a strategic vantage point for monitoring the coastline. Today, remnants of this historical use can still be seen in the form of ancient defensive structures and ruins.

Overall, Hen and Chickens in Gloucestershire is a captivating coastal feature that combines natural beauty, wildlife, and historical significance. It attracts visitors from near and far who seek to explore and appreciate the unique charm of this picturesque location.

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Hen and Chickens Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.614343/-2.6434617 or Grid Reference ST5590. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Severn Bridge and Aust Cliff The first Severn motorway bridge, looking east to Aust Cliff, with the motorway services building visible beyond the bridge tower.
Severn Bridge and Aust Cliff
The first Severn motorway bridge, looking east to Aust Cliff, with the motorway services building visible beyond the bridge tower.
The First Severn Road Bridge Taken on the Severn View Path just before sunset.
The First Severn Road Bridge
Taken on the Severn View Path just before sunset.
The Old Severn Bridge The east tower viewed from the cycleway on the south side of the bridge.
The Old Severn Bridge
The east tower viewed from the cycleway on the south side of the bridge.
The Severn Estuary Power cable pylon and new Severn Bridge viewed from the old Severn Bridge.
The Severn Estuary
Power cable pylon and new Severn Bridge viewed from the old Severn Bridge.
Toll booths on the M48 Toll charges apply to west bound traffic only.
Toll booths on the M48
Toll charges apply to west bound traffic only.
Old Passage (Aust) 2007 The ferry has been closed now for 40 years or so and this is what is left.
Old Passage (Aust) 2007
The ferry has been closed now for 40 years or so and this is what is left.
Severn estuary: the big pylon The pylon is this big because the cables hung from it cross the Severn and have to reach the next pylon, about a mile away.
Severn estuary: the big pylon
The pylon is this big because the cables hung from it cross the Severn and have to reach the next pylon, about a mile away.
Wye Bridge, Beachley This carries the M48 over the Wye from Wales to England. The old Severn Bridge is in England. The Forest of Dean lies beyond.
Wye Bridge, Beachley
This carries the M48 over the Wye from Wales to England. The old Severn Bridge is in England. The Forest of Dean lies beyond.
Aust Ferry (Entrance to motor slipway) This is where cars would drive along to get on to the ferry along a wooden pier and slipway.
Aust Ferry (Entrance to motor slipway)
This is where cars would drive along to get on to the ferry along a wooden pier and slipway.
Aust Ferry (Looking along the pier to the slipway) Much of the wood has rotted away but the pier and slipway can be clearly seen.
Aust Ferry (Looking along the pier to the slipway)
Much of the wood has rotted away but the pier and slipway can be clearly seen.
Aust Ferry (Looking along the pier to the slipway) This is about as close as one can get to the water.
Aust Ferry (Looking along the pier to the slipway)
This is about as close as one can get to the water.
St Twrog's Chapel ruins on Chapel Rock The Beachley Point light is right next to the ruins.
St Twrog's Chapel ruins on Chapel Rock
The Beachley Point light is right next to the ruins.
Severn View Moto motorway services
Severn View Moto motorway services
Approach to the Severn Bridge Looking west along the M4 [as it was then] towards the recently completed bridge. One is hard pressed to remember the toll charges from the time, but it was probably less than the 12/6d [62.5p] charged on the old Aust ferry. Note the amount of traffic. Not many dared venture into Wales in those days.
Approach to the Severn Bridge
Looking west along the M4 [as it was then] towards the recently completed bridge. One is hard pressed to remember the toll charges from the time, but it was probably less than the 12/6d [62.5p] charged on the old Aust ferry. Note the amount of traffic. Not many dared venture into Wales in those days.
Pier to pylons where the National Grid crosses the River Severn A tour-de-force of technology in its day (1958) when the National Grid crossed the Severn in a single span, the cables were fabricated from aluminium to improve the strength to weight ratio.
Pier to pylons where the National Grid crosses the River Severn
A tour-de-force of technology in its day (1958) when the National Grid crossed the Severn in a single span, the cables were fabricated from aluminium to improve the strength to weight ratio.
Aust Cliff The alternating layers of rock in this rapidly eroding cliff are a rich source of marine fossils
Aust Cliff
The alternating layers of rock in this rapidly eroding cliff are a rich source of marine fossils
Pilings, all that remains of an earlier Putcher fishing weir The Severn Bridge in the background.
Pilings, all that remains of an earlier Putcher fishing weir
The Severn Bridge in the background.
Pylon where the National Grid crosses the Severn in single span
Pylon where the National Grid crosses the Severn in single span
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Hen and Chickens is located at Grid Ref: ST5590 (Lat: 51.614343, Lng: -2.6434617)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Forest of Dean

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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Barrier: swing_gate
Lat/Long: 51.6128204/-2.6487129
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Parking
SARA
Access: private
Capacity: 30
Fee: no
Parking: surface
Lat/Long: 51.6128611/-2.6486196
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Bus Stop
Pavilion Rd
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GL5498
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Pavilion Rd
Naptan NaptanCode: gloadgtm
Naptan Street: Beachley Rd
Naptan Verified: no
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Lat/Long: 51.6153655/-2.6498106
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Bus Stop
Pavilion Rd
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GLA36751
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Pavilion Rd
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan NaptanCode: glogmpap
Naptan Street: Beachley Rd
Naptan Verified: no
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Lat/Long: 51.6154922/-2.6496535
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Leisure: slipway
Lat/Long: 51.6133312/-2.6478825
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 14:40; Sa 11:00
Colour: red
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: wall
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Lat/Long: 51.614483/-2.6483268
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