Great Pinley

Settlement in Warwickshire Warwick

England

Great Pinley

Road Junction in Holywell Holywell is a small village well off the beaten track just north of Claverdon.
Road Junction in Holywell Credit: Nigel Mykura

Great Pinley is a small village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles southeast of the town of Warwick, Great Pinley is known for its picturesque countryside and rural charm. The village is situated in a predominantly agricultural area, with rolling hills and open fields surrounding the settlement.

Great Pinley has a relatively small population, with a close-knit community that prides itself on its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The village is characterized by its traditional cottages and historic buildings, reflecting its long history dating back centuries.

The village is home to a few amenities, including a local pub and a small village hall. However, residents typically rely on the nearby towns for their shopping and other services. The village also benefits from good transport links, with easy access to major roads, allowing for convenient travel to nearby towns and cities.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Great Pinley provides ample opportunities for walks and hikes in the surrounding countryside. The village is located near several nature reserves and country parks, offering stunning views and peaceful surroundings.

Great Pinley is also rich in history, with several notable landmarks in the vicinity. One such example is the historic St. Peter's Church, a beautiful medieval church that dates back to the 12th century. The church is a focal point of the village and holds regular services and community events.

In summary, Great Pinley is a charming village in Warwickshire, with a tranquil setting, a tight-knit community, and a rich historical heritage. It offers a peaceful and idyllic countryside retreat for both residents and visitors alike.

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Road Junction in Holywell Holywell is a small village well off the beaten track just north of Claverdon.
Road Junction in Holywell
Holywell is a small village well off the beaten track just north of Claverdon.
Holywell A typical Warwickshire timber framed building seen across the village green.
Holywell
A typical Warwickshire timber framed building seen across the village green.
Lye Green Looking across the golf course in front of the Ardencote Hotel with the water tower at Lye Green in the trees
Lye Green
Looking across the golf course in front of the Ardencote Hotel with the water tower at Lye Green in the trees
Holywell House A lovely display of blossom, seen from the lane as it enters the small village of Holywell.
Holywell House
A lovely display of blossom, seen from the lane as it enters the small village of Holywell.
Claverdon Hall This manor house is in lovely condition.
Claverdon Hall
This manor house is in lovely condition.
Country path A country path and bridleway linking Holywell and Yarningdale Common near Claverdon. In medieval times every road was like this - time seems to have stood still here.
Country path
A country path and bridleway linking Holywell and Yarningdale Common near Claverdon. In medieval times every road was like this - time seems to have stood still here.
Fields north of Lye Green At 130m, one of many gentle summits on the undulating Arden plateau.
Fields north of Lye Green
At 130m, one of many gentle summits on the undulating Arden plateau.
Lye Green A triangular green amid a scatter of houses, a water tower and a reservoir at the summit of Lye Green Road, Common Lane and Star Lane. Lye Green occupies a northward extension of the Claverdon plateau. Postbox number CV35 114.
Lye Green
A triangular green amid a scatter of houses, a water tower and a reservoir at the summit of Lye Green Road, Common Lane and Star Lane. Lye Green occupies a northward extension of the Claverdon plateau. Postbox number CV35 114.
Houses, Lye Green Road Lye Green Road heads for Pinley Green and Holywell. Note the detail of the eaves - characteristic hereabouts.
Houses, Lye Green Road
Lye Green Road heads for Pinley Green and Holywell. Note the detail of the eaves - characteristic hereabouts.
Lye Green water tower A facility of Severn Trent Water located on the ridge north of Claverdon.
Lye Green water tower
A facility of Severn Trent Water located on the ridge north of Claverdon.
Severn Trent Water's Lye Green site A water tower and reservoir are located close to a summit north of Claverdon.
Severn Trent Water's Lye Green site
A water tower and reservoir are located close to a summit north of Claverdon.
Northwest end of Star Lane At its junction with Lye Green Road at Lye Green.
Northwest end of Star Lane
At its junction with Lye Green Road at Lye Green.
Entrance to Claverdon Hall Farm Off Lye Green Road north of Claverdon.
Entrance to Claverdon Hall Farm
Off Lye Green Road north of Claverdon.
Cottages at Lye Green Busy Lye Green Road, right, follows a ridge north of Claverdon.
Cottages at Lye Green
Busy Lye Green Road, right, follows a ridge north of Claverdon.
Wood Melick, Hobbs Hole Lane Wood Melick (Melica uniflora) is a native perennial grass, "common in woods and shady places throughout Britain, though rare in the north of Scotland and Ireland." [Phillips. Grasses, Ferns, Mosses & Lichens. Pan, 1980]. "In some woods it is very abundant, and in May it will be found nodding gracefully beside the primroses and bluebells … The delicacy of its stems and flowers is particularly pleasing …" [The Observer's Book of British Grasses, Sedges & Rushes. No date].
Hobbs Hole Lane is an unclassified county road between Yarningale Common and Holywell.
Wood Melick, Hobbs Hole Lane
Wood Melick (Melica uniflora) is a native perennial grass, "common in woods and shady places throughout Britain, though rare in the north of Scotland and Ireland." [Phillips. Grasses, Ferns, Mosses & Lichens. Pan, 1980]. "In some woods it is very abundant, and in May it will be found nodding gracefully beside the primroses and bluebells … The delicacy of its stems and flowers is particularly pleasing …" [The Observer's Book of British Grasses, Sedges & Rushes. No date]. Hobbs Hole Lane is an unclassified county road between Yarningale Common and Holywell.
New house, Holywell Seen from Hobbs Hole Lane, an unclassified county road from Yarningale Common. Here the wayside vegetation, essentially a sliver of woodland, has been cut down to form a crude hedge.
New house, Holywell
Seen from Hobbs Hole Lane, an unclassified county road from Yarningale Common. Here the wayside vegetation, essentially a sliver of woodland, has been cut down to form a crude hedge.
Waymarker, Holywell The unclassified county road is Hobbs Hole Lane, which goes to Yarningale Common. This type of highway is (guessing) equivalent to a restricted byway in other counties.
Waymarker, Holywell
The unclassified county road is Hobbs Hole Lane, which goes to Yarningale Common. This type of highway is (guessing) equivalent to a restricted byway in other counties.
Lane west of Holywell Cottage Farm The camera-shy birds look like guineafowl.
Lane west of Holywell Cottage Farm
The camera-shy birds look like guineafowl.
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Great Pinley is located at Grid Ref: SP2166 (Lat: 52.293031, Lng: -1.6872579)

Administrative County: Warwickshire

District: Warwick

Police Authority: Warwickshire

What 3 Words

///marinated.grants.collapsed. Near Hatton, Warwickshire

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