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Lower Westmancote

Settlement in Worcestershire Wychavon

England

Lower Westmancote

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.
Cottage facing Wing Lane, Kemerton Credit: David Hawgood

Lower Westmancote is a small village located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Situated approximately 2 miles east of the town of Tewkesbury, it falls within the Tewkesbury Borough Council area. The village is nestled in the picturesque countryside, boasting beautiful landscapes and a tranquil atmosphere.

Lower Westmancote is a close-knit community with a population of around 200 residents. The village is known for its traditional charm and character, with many of the buildings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. The architecture reflects the area's historical significance and is a source of pride for the local community.

Despite its small size, Lower Westmancote offers a range of amenities to its residents. These include a village hall, which serves as a hub for various social and community activities. The village also has a primary school, providing education for local children. For recreational purposes, there are several green spaces and footpaths that offer opportunities for outdoor activities and pleasant walks.

The village benefits from its proximity to Tewkesbury, which provides access to a wider range of amenities including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, and healthcare facilities. Additionally, Lower Westmancote's location allows for easy access to major road networks, such as the M5 motorway, facilitating commuting to nearby towns and cities.

Overall, Lower Westmancote is a peaceful and idyllic village that offers a charming rural lifestyle while still benefiting from its close proximity to larger towns and amenities.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.034027/-2.097637 or Grid Reference SO9337. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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.
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.
House in Kemerton of the author John Moore John Moore lived here from the late 1940s. It is Chapel House. The Victoria County History <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=66404#s7" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=66404#s7">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> says that in 1819 the Wesleyan Chapel was built on a plot adjacent to the house of William Mumford - presumably this house.
House in Kemerton of the author John Moore
John Moore lived here from the late 1940s. It is Chapel House. The Victoria County History LinkExternal link says that in 1819 the Wesleyan Chapel was built on a plot adjacent to the house of William Mumford - presumably this house.
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 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2364070">SO9437 : House in Kemerton of the author John Moore</a>. It is a listed building. In the 1940s the photographer's grandfather Joseph Henry Bowker preached there when he visited his family in Kemerton.
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.
Methodist cemetery, Kemerton Associated with the Wesleyan chapel shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2364130">SO9437 : Former Wesleyan chapel, Kemerton</a>.
Methodist cemetery, Kemerton
Associated with the Wesleyan chapel shown in SO9437 : Former Wesleyan chapel, Kemerton.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cattle by the Pad Barn, Kemerton View across to Merecombe Hill.
Cattle by the Pad Barn, Kemerton
View across to Merecombe Hill.
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.
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.
Seat provided by BTCV built into wall The BTCV logo shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2364409">SO9438 : BTCV logo carved on wooden bench</a> 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.
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.
BTCV logo carved on wooden bench On the seat shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2364333">SO9438 : Seat provided by BTCV built into wall</a>. 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.
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.
Cowslips on Bredon Hill On the grass verge of a farm track
Cowslips on Bredon Hill
On the grass verge of a farm track
The Priory and outbuildings, Kemerton Beyond the pasture is the rear entrance to The Priory. Several of the outbuildings have become separate habitations. The Priory is a late 17th Century listed building. The main house is at SO 9498 3784.
The Priory and outbuildings, Kemerton
Beyond the pasture is the rear entrance to The Priory. Several of the outbuildings have become separate habitations. The Priory is a late 17th Century listed building. The main house is at SO 9498 3784.
Sheep and lambs in paddock of Ashbury Farm, Kemerton A few large old apple trees can be seen near the edge of the field. There used to be many more.
Sheep and lambs in paddock of Ashbury Farm, Kemerton
A few large old apple trees can be seen near the edge of the field. There used to be many more.
Lambs at Ashbury Farm, Kemerton View from road.
Lambs at Ashbury Farm, Kemerton
View from road.
Entrance to Ashbury Farm The entrance to the farm used to be from the narrow Wing Lane. That entrance is now used only as an entrance to the farmhouse, and this much wider entrance is used for access by lorries and farm machinery.
Entrance to Ashbury Farm
The entrance to the farm used to be from the narrow Wing Lane. That entrance is now used only as an entrance to the farmhouse, and this much wider entrance is used for access by lorries and farm machinery.
Wall letter box, Kings Lea, Kemerton This post box with GVIR cipher is at the end of Wing Lane. It is on the wall around Kings Lea.
Wall letter box, Kings Lea, Kemerton
This post box with GVIR cipher is at the end of Wing Lane. It is on the wall around Kings Lea.
The Knoll, Kemerton, in 1953 This stone cottage was thatched until 1957, when the thatch was replaced by tiles. The photographer was born there, and lived there up to 1957. The house has the date 1627 carved above the front door. The lean-to extension at this end is the kitchen. The cottage had an acre of fruit orchard, apple and plum trees. The cottage stands well back from the road, and several houses have been built on the part of the orchard near the road. 6cm square black and white photo taken with an Agfa Isolette.
The Knoll, Kemerton, in 1953
This stone cottage was thatched until 1957, when the thatch was replaced by tiles. The photographer was born there, and lived there up to 1957. The house has the date 1627 carved above the front door. The lean-to extension at this end is the kitchen. The cottage had an acre of fruit orchard, apple and plum trees. The cottage stands well back from the road, and several houses have been built on the part of the orchard near the road. 6cm square black and white photo taken with an Agfa Isolette.
Pond near R.Avon, Bredon Taken from footpath 512.
Pond near R.Avon, Bredon
Taken from footpath 512.
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Lower Westmancote is located at Grid Ref: SO9337 (Lat: 52.034027, Lng: -2.097637)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Wychavon

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Public Bookcase
Defibrillator
Booth: K6
Colour: red
Defibrillator Location: Inside old red telephone box at the corner of Queensmead and Kemerton Road.
Disused Amenity: telephone
Emergency: defibrillator
Man Made: telephone_box
Note: Both AED and book exchange housed in old telephone box
Operator: Bredon Parish Council
Public Bookcase Type: phone_box
Lat/Long: 52.0309571/-2.1004704
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Bus Stop
Queensmead
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G501665
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Queensmead
Naptan Crossing: Queensmead
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdamga
Naptan Street: Kemerton Road
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
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Lat/Long: 52.0311047/-2.1006873
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Lower Westmancote
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 52.0350564/-2.0952453
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The Mortons
Addr City: Tewkesbury
Addr Postcode: GL20 7EN
Addr Street: Kemerton Road
Addr Village: Bredon
Tourism: self_catering
Url: http://moretonsbredon.com/
Lat/Long: 52.0331113/-2.100859
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Bus Stop
Queensmead
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G005103
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Queensmead
Naptan Crossing: Queensmead
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan NaptanCode: wocgawdw
Naptan Street: Kemerton Road
Public Transport: platform
Route Ref: 540;545
Shelter: no
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Lat/Long: 52.0312948/-2.1006358
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Bus Stop
Shelter
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G083000
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Shelter
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdgjtp
Naptan Street: Kemerton Road
Physically Present: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
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Lat/Long: 52.033447/-2.0943295
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Bus Stop
Shelter
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G501667
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Shelter
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdamgd
Naptan Street: Kemerton Road
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
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Lat/Long: 52.0335588/-2.0944583
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 52.0360042/-2.095453
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 52.0359063/-2.0986677
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: GL20 45D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.0337233/-2.0942591
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Defibrillator
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Defibrillator Location: Inside old red telephone box, just off the main road in Lower Westmancote.
Disused Amenity: telephone
Emergency: defibrillator
Man Made: telephone_box
Postal Code: GL20 7ES
Lat/Long: 52.0337341/-2.0942919
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Location Transition: yes
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0311774/-2.0980292
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0309289/-2.0968269
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0306792/-2.095585
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Brants Bredon
Power: transformer
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0309916/-2.0988171
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0304069/-2.0942117
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Bench
Lat/Long: 52.0336586/-2.0938304
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Access: customers
Leisure: playground
Lat/Long: 52.0333801/-2.0998095
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0301017/-2.0989546
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Location Transition: yes
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.033195/-2.0923738
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0323361/-2.0915799
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.031808/-2.0932864
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0324021/-2.0928955
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.031143/-2.0937122
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Defibrillator
Access: yes
Defibrillator Location: On outside wall of Cricket Pavillion, facing the road.
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Opening Hours: 24/7
Lat/Long: 52.0374071/-2.1005316
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