Welland Stone

Settlement in Worcestershire Malvern Hills

England

Welland Stone

Track on Longdon Marsh The track follows a narrow strip of open access land on Longdon Marsh. — Track on Longdon Marsh Credit: Philip Halling

Welland Stone is a small village located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Situated on the eastern edge of the picturesque Malvern Hills, it is surrounded by stunning natural beauty and offers residents and visitors a tranquil and idyllic setting.

The village takes its name from the local limestone known as Welland Stone, which has been quarried in the area for centuries. This distinctive honey-colored stone has been used in the construction of many notable buildings in the region, including churches, manor houses, and cottages, contributing to the unique character of the area.

Welland Stone itself is a close-knit community with a population of around 1,000 residents. The village is home to a range of amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub. It also benefits from being within easy reach of the larger towns of Malvern and Upton-upon-Severn, which offer a wider range of services and facilities.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor pursuits, with the Malvern Hills offering beautiful walking trails and panoramic views. The nearby River Severn is also a popular spot for boating and fishing enthusiasts.

Overall, Welland Stone is a charming and historic village that offers a peaceful and picturesque lifestyle for its residents, while also attracting visitors who appreciate its natural beauty and heritage.

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Welland Stone Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.048438/-2.2677498 or Grid Reference SO8138. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track on Longdon Marsh

The track follows a narrow strip of open access land on Longdon Marsh.

Philip Halling

Longdon from Longdon Marsh

The spire of Longdon church and some of the houses in the village viewed from the low lying Longdon Marsh.

Philip Halling

Open access land on Longdon Marsh

Philip Halling

Ditch draining Longdon Marsh

Philip Halling

Flooding on Longdon March

View over a flooded Longdon Marsh from near Hillend Court. In the 1970s there were plans to construct a reservoir in the natural bowl of Longdon Marsh.

Philip Halling

Flooding on Longdon Marsh

View over a flooded Longdon Marsh from near Hillend Court. In the 1970s there were plans to construct a reservoir in the natural bowl of Longdon Marsh. The Cotswold Hills are on the horizon.

Philip Halling

Flooding on Longdon Marsh

View over a flooded Longdon Marsh from near Hillend Court. In the 1970s there were plans to construct a reservoir in the natural bowl of Longdon Marsh. The Cotswold Hills are on the horizon.

Philip Halling

Sheep at Longdon Hill End

Sheep in a field at Longdon Hill End, with Welland Court in the middle distance and the Malvern Hills on the horizon.

Philip Halling

A ewe and lambs

A Texel ewe and lambs basking in warm early spring sunshine at Longdon Hill End.

Philip Halling

Eastington Hall

Eastington Hall is a Grade I listed medieval manor house near the site of the deserted medieval village of Eastington. Here the house is viewed from the road at Longdon Hill End. The Brook and Pevsner guide describes the manor house as 'a splendid large timber-framed house, the result of four or more distinct building phases.' The core of the manor is a late 13th century hall remodelled around 1500 probably for William Brugge (or Bridges). The house is privately owned. The Tate Gallery website refers to Eastington Hall as one of the locations works of art were stored during WWII to protect them from bombing. Link to Historic England description Link

Philip Halling

Farmland at Longdon Hill End

A view of rolling farmland above Longdon Marsh I have photographed through the seasons. SO8238 : Farmland at Longdon Heath

Philip Halling

Barn on Coneyburrow Hill

Looking more like a house, this is actually an attractive timber-framed barn which I last photographed in 2007 SO8337 : Barn to the north of Coneyburrow Hill.

Philip Halling