Structon's Heath

Settlement in Worcestershire Malvern Hills

England

Structon's Heath

The Hundred House, Great Witley The name originates from when the oldest part of the building was used as the collecting house for the tithes gathered from one hundred districts in the country. — The Hundred House, Great Witley Credit: Richard Rogerson

Structon's Heath is a small village located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Situated approximately 10 miles south of the city of Worcester, it is nestled in the picturesque countryside of the region. The village is part of the Wychavon district and falls within the civil parish of Broughton Hackett.

With a population of around 200 residents, Structon's Heath is known for its peaceful and rural atmosphere. The village mainly consists of traditional cottages and farmhouses, which add to its quaint charm. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rolling hills, open fields, and meandering streams, making it an ideal location for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

While Structon's Heath does not have its own amenities such as shops or schools, it benefits from its proximity to neighboring villages and towns. The nearby villages of Broughton Hackett and Crowle offer basic amenities, including shops, pubs, and primary schools. The city of Worcester provides additional services and facilities, including secondary schools, supermarkets, and a range of recreational activities.

Residents of Structon's Heath enjoy a close-knit community spirit, often participating in local events and activities. The village is well-connected with a network of footpaths and bridleways, allowing residents to explore the surrounding countryside and enjoy outdoor pursuits. It is also within easy reach of major road networks, providing convenient transport links to nearby towns and cities.

Overall, Structon's Heath offers a serene and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle, with access to essential amenities just a short distance away.

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Structon's Heath Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.291172/-2.335722 or Grid Reference SO7765. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Hundred House, Great Witley

The name originates from when the oldest part of the building was used as the collecting house for the tithes gathered from one hundred districts in the country.

Richard Rogerson

Snowy landscape between Little and Great Witley

N Chadwick

Yarhampton House

Early 17th century timber-framed former farmhouse viewed from the passing road.

Philip Halling

Road junction at Great Witley

From eastbound A443

John Firth

A443 at Great Witley church turnoff

Looking East

John Firth

A443 near Warford Pool

Sign for the church turn off can be seen in the distance. Looking west

John Firth

A443 entering Great Witley

From the east

John Firth

A443 at Great Witley

B4197 turning to the left. the entrance to the Surgery to the right

John Firth

A443 approaching A451 junction at Hundred House

Westbound at Great Witley

John Firth

St Michael and All Angels Church, Great Witley

The church website Link

says ‘The church, now almost fully restored, displays a splendour which is unique amongst country churches in Britain’. This is not an understatement – the church is magnificent. Thomas Foley of Stourbridge in Worcestershire bought the Witley estate in 1655. At that time a sandstone medieval church stood to the west of the current site. His grandson Thomas III decided to build a new church but died in 1732 before work started. It was left to his widow Mary and son Thomas IV, the second baron Foley, to pay for the new church, which was built closer to the court, was of similar size and had access to the court through a door in the east transept. The church was completed in 2 years probably to designs of James Gibbs. It was plain with a brick exterior and stone dressings matching the facade of the court at that time. The outside of the court and church were later covered in Bath stone.

Richard Rogerson

Witley Court , Worcestershire

This is a Grade 1 listed building and was once one of the great houses of the Midlands, but today it is a spectacular ruin after being devastated by fire in 1937. It was built by Thomas Foley in 1655 on the site of a former manor house near Great Witley. Subsequent additions were designed by John Nash in the early 19th century and the Court was subsequently bought by the Dudley family in 1837. Following the disastrous fire in 1937, the Witley Estate, including its gardens, fell into long decline

Richard Rogerson

Front Pool at Witley Court, Worcestershire

Richard Rogerson

St. Michael and All Angels Church, Great Witley

Completed in 1735, the church of St Michael and All Angels, the parish church of both Great Witley and Little Witley, is acknowledged to be one of Britain’s finest Baroque churches. It is a Grade I listed building (Link

British Listed Buildings) This Link

, to the St Michael an All Angels website, gives a detailed account of the church’s history.

David Dixon

Witley Court Estate

The path and lawn outside the church.

David Dixon

Witley Court

Formerly one of Europe's largest and richest Victorian palaces, Witley Court was originally built in 1655 on the site of a former manor house. Subsequent additions in the early 19th century transformed it into one of the most palatial private houses in Europe. It was abandoned and fell into ruin after a severe fire in 1937. Recent improvements to the house, gardens and fountains have established it as a tourist attraction maintained by English Heritage. The ruins are designated as a Grade I listed building.

David Dixon

Country lane, off A443 road, near Structon's Heath

Photographed near its junction with the A443 road.

P L Chadwick

Victorian wall-mounted postbox, Hillhampton, near Structon's Heath

A very old postbox dating back to the reign of Queen Victoria, who died in early 1901. It serves the hamlet of Hillhampton and is near the A443 road. Postbox number:- WR6 211. Post code:- WR6 6JU. Last collection:- 4.45 pm Monday to Friday; 10.15 am Saturday. The location of the box can be seen here:- SO7765 : Country lane and postbox, Hillhampton near Structon's Heath.

P L Chadwick

Country lane and postbox, Hillhampton near Structon's Heath

One of the few facilities left in many rural area is the postbox. This one is just off the A443 road. SO7765 : Victorian wall-mounted postbox, Hillhampton, near Structon's Heath.

P L Chadwick

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Structon's Heath is located at Grid Ref: SO7765 (Lat: 52.291172, Lng: -2.335722)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Malvern Hills

Police Authority: West Mercia