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Meend, Lower

Settlement in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Meend, Lower

B4228 at Ghyll House Farm
B4228 at Ghyll House Farm Credit: Colin Pyle

Meend is a small village located in the Lower district of Gloucestershire, England. Situated on the eastern bank of the River Severn, Meend is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil setting for its residents. The village is part of the Forest of Dean district and is known for its natural beauty and rich history.

With a population of around 500 residents, Meend retains its rural charm and tight-knit community feel. The village is primarily residential, consisting of well-maintained cottages and houses. Its location near the river provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking.

Meend is home to a few amenities, including a local pub, a village hall, and a church. The pub serves as a gathering place for locals and visitors alike, providing a warm and friendly atmosphere. The village hall hosts various events and social activities throughout the year, fostering a sense of community spirit.

The surrounding area of Meend offers numerous attractions for nature enthusiasts. The Forest of Dean, located nearby, is a popular destination for hiking and exploring the ancient woodlands. The area is also known for its wildlife, with sightings of deer, wild boar, and various bird species being common.

Overall, Meend, Lower, Gloucestershire is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle. Its natural surroundings, community spirit, and proximity to the River Severn make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a rural retreat.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.734383/-2.647656 or Grid Reference SO5504. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

B4228 at Ghyll House Farm
B4228 at Ghyll House Farm
B4228 at St Briavels village boundary
B4228 at St Briavels village boundary
B4228 Barrowell Lane in St Briavels
B4228 Barrowell Lane in St Briavels
B4228 north-east of St Briavels
B4228 north-east of St Briavels
St. Margaret's Cottage, St. Briavels Opposite a wood called St. Margaret's Grove is the appropriately named St. Margaret's cottage, a secluded holiday home in an area called "The Fence" just outside the village of St. Briavels. Offa's Dyke Path and the River Wye are within walking distance.
St. Margaret's Cottage, St. Briavels
Opposite a wood called St. Margaret's Grove is the appropriately named St. Margaret's cottage, a secluded holiday home in an area called "The Fence" just outside the village of St. Briavels. Offa's Dyke Path and the River Wye are within walking distance.
Bigsweir Bridge View over oilseed rape on the west side of the Wye.
Bigsweir Bridge
View over oilseed rape on the west side of the Wye.
No,no,no More everyday activities prohibited. Yet another of those horrid signs which litter the English countryside. A reminder to us in Scotland that freedom requires eternal vigilance.
No,no,no
More everyday activities prohibited. Yet another of those horrid signs which litter the English countryside. A reminder to us in Scotland that freedom requires eternal vigilance.
River Wye below Bigsweir Bridge The footbridge crosses the Mork Brook.
River Wye below Bigsweir Bridge
The footbridge crosses the Mork Brook.
Bigsweir Bridge View from the Gloucestershire side. This is an early cast iron bridge (Hollis 1827). Must have been quite an enterprise bringing the parts down from Merthyr.
Bigsweir Bridge
View from the Gloucestershire side. This is an early cast iron bridge (Hollis 1827). Must have been quite an enterprise bringing the parts down from Merthyr.
Clearing, Great Park Coniger At the start of the long climb out of the Wye Valley.
Clearing, Great Park Coniger
At the start of the long climb out of the Wye Valley.
The George Inn, St Briavels Seen here on a day when the village was shrouded in fog, the George Inn dates from the 16th century and is now a Wadworth's pub. It offers bed and breakfast.
The George Inn, St Briavels
Seen here on a day when the village was shrouded in fog, the George Inn dates from the 16th century and is now a Wadworth's pub. It offers bed and breakfast.
St Briavels Church On a very gloomy morning, with the village shrouded in damp fog, the church of St Mary the Virgin is barely visible from Church Street.
St Briavels Church
On a very gloomy morning, with the village shrouded in damp fog, the church of St Mary the Virgin is barely visible from Church Street.
St Briavels The sign points down the hill to Bigsweir, the Wye Valley and Monmouth. In the background the tower of St Mary the Virgin's church is barely visible in the damp fog and in the foreground a sign advertises a village shop. Unsurprisingly in this weather the area seemed deserted.
St Briavels
The sign points down the hill to Bigsweir, the Wye Valley and Monmouth. In the background the tower of St Mary the Virgin's church is barely visible in the damp fog and in the foreground a sign advertises a village shop. Unsurprisingly in this weather the area seemed deserted.
St Briavels Castle St Briavels Castle was once a royal hunting lodge, used by King John, but is now a youth hostel. In these foggy conditions it looks suitably atmospheric.
St Briavels Castle
St Briavels Castle was once a royal hunting lodge, used by King John, but is now a youth hostel. In these foggy conditions it looks suitably atmospheric.
Bigsweir Bridge
Bigsweir Bridge
Bigsweir Bridge A supremely elegant cast-iron structure of 1825-7 by Charles Hollis of London. Seen from the Welsh side of the river.
Bigsweir Bridge
A supremely elegant cast-iron structure of 1825-7 by Charles Hollis of London. Seen from the Welsh side of the river.
New bus shelter, Bigsweir I travelled to work in Bristol for a year and watched this little structure being built. It is now complete and looking good, although I have yet to see anyone use it.
New bus shelter, Bigsweir
I travelled to work in Bristol for a year and watched this little structure being built. It is now complete and looking good, although I have yet to see anyone use it.
St Briavels railway station The Wye Valley railway was opened on 1st November 1876 and ran from Tutshill (Chepstow) to Monmouth, a distance of almost 14 miles. The station at St Briavels was known as Bigsweir until 1909, and it closed to both passengers and goods traffic on 5th January 1959. A special 'last train' passed through on the following day, carrying more than 400 passengers. The locomotive on that day was pannier tank 6412, which like the station here has survived and can be seen on the South Devon Railway. The station now is the headquarters of a private fishing club.
St Briavels railway station
The Wye Valley railway was opened on 1st November 1876 and ran from Tutshill (Chepstow) to Monmouth, a distance of almost 14 miles. The station at St Briavels was known as Bigsweir until 1909, and it closed to both passengers and goods traffic on 5th January 1959. A special 'last train' passed through on the following day, carrying more than 400 passengers. The locomotive on that day was pannier tank 6412, which like the station here has survived and can be seen on the South Devon Railway. The station now is the headquarters of a private fishing club.
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Meend, Lower is located at Grid Ref: SO5504 (Lat: 51.734383, Lng: -2.647656)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Forest of Dean

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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Lower Meend
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