Lower Green

Settlement in Herefordshire

England

Lower Green

Bottles inside the Bottle Grotto at Westonbury Mill Gardens My maternal grandfather took a series of photographs inside the bottle grotto at Westonbury Mill Gardens, and here is one them. Speaking of which, my most viewed photograph on Geograph is the exterior of the bottle grotto at 723 views <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6432382">SO3656 : Bottle Grotto at Westonbury Mill Gardens</a>, taken on the same day as this photograph.
Bottles inside the Bottle Grotto at Westonbury Mill Gardens Credit: Brian Kemp (1945-2022)

Lower Green is a charming village located in the county of Herefordshire, England. Situated in the picturesque countryside, it is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and a tranquil atmosphere. The village is part of the parish of Stoke Lacy and lies approximately 8 miles northwest of the city of Hereford.

With a population of around 200 residents, Lower Green exudes a strong sense of community and offers a peaceful rural lifestyle. The village is known for its quaint cottages, many of which are constructed from local stone, giving the area a distinct architectural character. The nearby landscape provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding.

Lower Green is well-served by a range of amenities, including a local pub, The Green Inn, which serves delicious traditional food and offers a friendly atmosphere for residents and visitors alike. The village also benefits from a village hall, which hosts various events and community gatherings throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of camaraderie among the villagers.

The surrounding area boasts several notable attractions, including the historic Brockhampton Estate, a National Trust property famous for its moated manor house and stunning gardens. Herefordshire is also renowned for its cider production, and Lower Green is conveniently located near several local cider farms, offering the chance to sample traditional and craft ciders.

Overall, Lower Green is a charming and idyllic village in Herefordshire, offering a peaceful countryside setting, a close-knit community, and easy access to the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the region.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.191083/-2.9229769 or Grid Reference SO3755. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bottles inside the Bottle Grotto at Westonbury Mill Gardens My maternal grandfather took a series of photographs inside the bottle grotto at Westonbury Mill Gardens, and here is one them. Speaking of which, my most viewed photograph on Geograph is the exterior of the bottle grotto at 723 views <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6432382">SO3656 : Bottle Grotto at Westonbury Mill Gardens</a>, taken on the same day as this photograph.
Bottles inside the Bottle Grotto at Westonbury Mill Gardens
My maternal grandfather took a series of photographs inside the bottle grotto at Westonbury Mill Gardens, and here is one them. Speaking of which, my most viewed photograph on Geograph is the exterior of the bottle grotto at 723 views SO3656 : Bottle Grotto at Westonbury Mill Gardens, taken on the same day as this photograph.
St. Mary's church and Sunday school (Moorcourt) Here is the prefabricated corrugated iron church at Moorcourt, built in 1860 for the Reverend James Davies of Moorcourt as a chapel of ease. Built to the designs of Hemming and Co. of London, this was one of the first iron churches in England, since the first iron church was built in London in 1855 (according to BritishListedBuildings). A timber-framed building was added on the grounds at the end of the 19th century, and this housed the Sunday school. The church is still in use as of 2022, but the Sunday school is now a storage room. The two buildings were grade II listed on 25th August 2020.
St. Mary's church and Sunday school (Moorcourt)
Here is the prefabricated corrugated iron church at Moorcourt, built in 1860 for the Reverend James Davies of Moorcourt as a chapel of ease. Built to the designs of Hemming and Co. of London, this was one of the first iron churches in England, since the first iron church was built in London in 1855 (according to BritishListedBuildings). A timber-framed building was added on the grounds at the end of the 19th century, and this housed the Sunday school. The church is still in use as of 2022, but the Sunday school is now a storage room. The two buildings were grade II listed on 25th August 2020.
Drive to Moorcourt This drive is situated east of St. Mary's church. The avenue on the drive is a nice feature.
Drive to Moorcourt
This drive is situated east of St. Mary's church. The avenue on the drive is a nice feature.
St. Mary's church (Moorcourt) Here is the prefabricated corrugated iron church at Moorcourt, built in 1860 for the Reverend James Davies of Moorcourt as a chapel of ease. Built to the designs of Hemming and Co. of London, this was one of the first iron churches in England, since the first iron church was built in London in 1855 (according to BritishListedBuildings). The church is still in use as of 2022, and was grade II listed on 25th August 2020.
St. Mary's church (Moorcourt)
Here is the prefabricated corrugated iron church at Moorcourt, built in 1860 for the Reverend James Davies of Moorcourt as a chapel of ease. Built to the designs of Hemming and Co. of London, this was one of the first iron churches in England, since the first iron church was built in London in 1855 (according to BritishListedBuildings). The church is still in use as of 2022, and was grade II listed on 25th August 2020.
St. Mary's church (Bellcote | Moorcourt) The timber and iron bellcote at the west end of St. Mary's church has a copper roof on top.
St. Mary's church (Bellcote | Moorcourt)
The timber and iron bellcote at the west end of St. Mary's church has a copper roof on top.
Entrance gate to St. Mary's church (Moorcourt) The wrought iron entrance gate to St. Mary's church from the east has nice patterns on it.
Entrance gate to St. Mary's church (Moorcourt)
The wrought iron entrance gate to St. Mary's church from the east has nice patterns on it.
St. Mary's church (Porch | Moorcourt) The timber north porch at St. Mary's church was built in the mid to late 20th century, a century after the iron church was built in 1860.
St. Mary's church (Porch | Moorcourt)
The timber north porch at St. Mary's church was built in the mid to late 20th century, a century after the iron church was built in 1860.
Doorway inside St. Mary's church (Porch | Moorcourt) This door is the main entrance to St. Mary's church from the north, where the north porch is situated. Not sure what the writing on the wall is about.
Doorway inside St. Mary's church (Porch | Moorcourt)
This door is the main entrance to St. Mary's church from the north, where the north porch is situated. Not sure what the writing on the wall is about.
Notice board inside St. Mary's church (Porch | Moorcourt) The notice board in the north porch at St. Mary's church features the name of the church, written in a font that looks like it dates from the 1910s. There was a Platinum Jubilee notice on the board, featuring the services from June to July to celebrate the event.
Notice board inside St. Mary's church (Porch | Moorcourt)
The notice board in the north porch at St. Mary's church features the name of the church, written in a font that looks like it dates from the 1910s. There was a Platinum Jubilee notice on the board, featuring the services from June to July to celebrate the event.
St. Mary's church (Bellcote | Moorcourt) The timber and iron bellcote at the west end of St. Mary's church has a copper roof on top.
St. Mary's church (Bellcote | Moorcourt)
The timber and iron bellcote at the west end of St. Mary's church has a copper roof on top.
St. Mary's church (Moorcourt) The church at Moorcourt was locked when I visited because I visited in the evening, but my arms were tall enough to get a photograph from the west end window in the nave!
St. Mary's church (Moorcourt)
The church at Moorcourt was locked when I visited because I visited in the evening, but my arms were tall enough to get a photograph from the west end window in the nave!
Moon at Moorcourt Taken from the west end at St. Mary's church at 8:07pm.
Moon at Moorcourt
Taken from the west end at St. Mary's church at 8:07pm.
Former Sunday school (Moorcourt) This timber-framed building was added on the grounds of St. Mary's church at the end of the 19th century, and this housed the Sunday school. The church is still in use as of 2022, but the Sunday school is now a storage room. The building has seen better days with some of the glass in the windows removed, but this was grade II listed on 25th August 2020.
Former Sunday school (Moorcourt)
This timber-framed building was added on the grounds of St. Mary's church at the end of the 19th century, and this housed the Sunday school. The church is still in use as of 2022, but the Sunday school is now a storage room. The building has seen better days with some of the glass in the windows removed, but this was grade II listed on 25th August 2020.
Trees at St. Mary's church (Moorcourt) The trees in the grassland at St. Mary's church are fantastic, a highlight of my visit to the area.
Trees at St. Mary's church (Moorcourt)
The trees in the grassland at St. Mary's church are fantastic, a highlight of my visit to the area.
Doorway inside the former Sunday school (Moorcourt) This wooden door provides access to the former Sunday school building at Moorcourt from the south. The door wasn't shut properly when I visited (oh dear).
Doorway inside the former Sunday school (Moorcourt)
This wooden door provides access to the former Sunday school building at Moorcourt from the south. The door wasn't shut properly when I visited (oh dear).
Former Sunday school (Porch | Moorcourt) This timber-framed building was added on the grounds of St. Mary's church at the end of the 19th century, and this housed the Sunday school. The church is still in use as of 2022, but the Sunday school is now a storage room. The building has seen better days with some of the glass in the windows removed, but this was grade II listed on 25th August 2020.
Former Sunday school (Porch | Moorcourt)
This timber-framed building was added on the grounds of St. Mary's church at the end of the 19th century, and this housed the Sunday school. The church is still in use as of 2022, but the Sunday school is now a storage room. The building has seen better days with some of the glass in the windows removed, but this was grade II listed on 25th August 2020.
Inside the former Sunday school (Moorcourt) Since the door in the former Sunday school wasn't shut properly when I visited, I became interested in what the interior looked like... and this is what I saw when I opened it. This is reminiscent of the interior at the church of the Redeemer at Pendock, but some of the glass in the windows were removed when I visited. That electric organ in the distance looks like a rarity to me, such a shame to see it with cobwebs around it... even on the keys! Despite that, seeing the interior of this building was the highlight of my trip to Moorcourt church, but I chose not to step in the building (photograph taken from the door).
Inside the former Sunday school (Moorcourt)
Since the door in the former Sunday school wasn't shut properly when I visited, I became interested in what the interior looked like... and this is what I saw when I opened it. This is reminiscent of the interior at the church of the Redeemer at Pendock, but some of the glass in the windows were removed when I visited. That electric organ in the distance looks like a rarity to me, such a shame to see it with cobwebs around it... even on the keys! Despite that, seeing the interior of this building was the highlight of my trip to Moorcourt church, but I chose not to step in the building (photograph taken from the door).
Former Sunday school (Harmonium | Moorcourt) This harmonium is one of two musical instruments in the former Sunday school building at Moorcourt, now used as a storage room.
Former Sunday school (Harmonium | Moorcourt)
This harmonium is one of two musical instruments in the former Sunday school building at Moorcourt, now used as a storage room.
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Lower Green is located at Grid Ref: SO3755 (Lat: 52.191083, Lng: -2.9229769)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Merica

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