Bosbury

Civil Parish in Herefordshire

England

Bosbury

The detached tower at Bosbury
The detached tower at Bosbury Credit: mym

Bosbury is a civil parish located in the county of Herefordshire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles northeast of Ledbury and 16 miles southwest of Worcester. The parish covers an area of around 3,500 acres and is bordered by the Malvern Hills to the east.

The village of Bosbury itself is small, with a population of around 900 residents. It is known for its picturesque rural setting and charming historic buildings. The village is centered around St. Peter's Church, a Grade I listed building dating back to the 12th century. The church is renowned for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architectural features.

The surrounding countryside of Bosbury is predominantly agricultural, with rolling hills and farmland dominating the landscape. The area is known for its apple orchards and hop fields, contributing to the local economy. The parish is also home to a number of traditional black and white timber-framed houses, adding to its distinct character.

Bosbury has a thriving community, with a primary school, village hall, and a few local businesses, including a post office and a pub. The village hosts various events throughout the year, such as the Bosbury Scarecrow Festival and the Bosbury Fete, which attract visitors from the wider region.

Overall, Bosbury offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, making it an attractive place to live or visit for those seeking a rural retreat in Herefordshire.

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Bosbury Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.088719/-2.449825 or Grid Reference SO6943. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The detached tower at Bosbury
The detached tower at Bosbury
Apple Orchard near Staplow This apple orchard is beside the B4214 just north of Staplow.
Apple Orchard near Staplow
This apple orchard is beside the B4214 just north of Staplow.
Hop field at Cold Green Hop fields such as this are a common sight in Herefordshire.
Hop field at Cold Green
Hop fields such as this are a common sight in Herefordshire.
Hop kilns at Coldgreen Farm
Hop kilns at Coldgreen Farm
Holy Trinity Church, Bosbury The church is unusual in that the tower is detached from the church. Pevsner describes the church as being 'A large and consistent church of the transition between Norman and Early English'.
Holy Trinity Church, Bosbury
The church is unusual in that the tower is detached from the church. Pevsner describes the church as being 'A large and consistent church of the transition between Norman and Early English'.
Sugarcroft Viewed from the east.
Sugarcroft
Viewed from the east.
Long Acre With an old orchard with possibly more mistletoe than apples.
Long Acre
With an old orchard with possibly more mistletoe than apples.
Lane to Dodd's Mill Looking NE
Lane to Dodd's Mill
Looking NE
Newly-Laid Hedge, Catley Farms Just recently laid. The cuttings were still piled up by the roadside.
Newly-Laid Hedge, Catley Farms
Just recently laid. The cuttings were still piled up by the roadside.
Old Buildings, Great Catley Ripe for conversion ? a nice mixture of stone, brick and timber.
Old Buildings, Great Catley
Ripe for conversion ? a nice mixture of stone, brick and timber.
Great Catley Mixture of half-timbered front with a brick side.
Great Catley
Mixture of half-timbered front with a brick side.
Cottage near Harbour Hill Viewed from the north. Good stock of wood.
Cottage near Harbour Hill
Viewed from the north. Good stock of wood.
Dung Hill for Muck Spreading Looking east from the gate to Shinscroft Farm. muck spreading has already started at the higher slopes of the field.
Dung Hill for Muck Spreading
Looking east from the gate to Shinscroft Farm. muck spreading has already started at the higher slopes of the field.
Woodlow Farm Looking north from the start of the lane to Dodd's Mill.
Woodlow Farm
Looking north from the start of the lane to Dodd's Mill.
Track to The Merrings Looking NE up the farm track whilst the public footpath turns off diagonally across the field to the left.
Track to The Merrings
Looking NE up the farm track whilst the public footpath turns off diagonally across the field to the left.
Footpath to Cold Green Farm Looking SW along the well marked path across a freshly ploughed and planted field towards an unnamed (on the O.S. 1:25000 maps) copse.
Footpath to Cold Green Farm
Looking SW along the well marked path across a freshly ploughed and planted field towards an unnamed (on the O.S. 1:25000 maps) copse.
Old Court Entrance to this Bosbury farmhouse.
Old Court
Entrance to this Bosbury farmhouse.
Hop field at Bosbury Viewed from the bend in the lane as it crosses the stream. Since 2005 more hops are now grown in Hereford/Worcester than in Kent.
Hop field at Bosbury
Viewed from the bend in the lane as it crosses the stream. Since 2005 more hops are now grown in Hereford/Worcester than in Kent.
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Bosbury is located at Grid Ref: SO6943 (Lat: 52.088719, Lng: -2.449825)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.088719,-2.449825
Bosbury
Place: village
Population: 714
Source: npe
Wikidata: Q3784360
Lat/Long: 52.0888169/-2.445252
Bus Stop
Bell Inn
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2090A067700
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Bell Inn
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Bell Inn (PH)- opp. Church
Naptan NaptanCode: heradgja
Naptan Street: B4220
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.0880919/-2.4453045
Bus Stop
Bell Inn
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2090A144600
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Bell Inn
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Bell Inn- Church
Naptan NaptanCode: heragdtg
Naptan Street: B4220
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.0881315/-2.445629
Barrier: kissing_gate
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 52.0888164/-2.4475466
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0858818/-2.4463235
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0859097/-2.4444017
The Bosbury Barbers
Shop: hairdresser
Lat/Long: 52.0881371/-2.446661
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0849025/-2.4481332
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0858552/-2.4476774
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0867471/-2.4472796
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0870552/-2.4475378
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0872449/-2.4466399
Bosbury School
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0875445/-2.4452039
Barrier: stile
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 52.0877881/-2.447789
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0880036/-2.4483736
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0884937/-2.4488117
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0885336/-2.449125
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0886431/-2.4501984
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0887323/-2.4489165
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0887574/-2.4515851
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0894049/-2.4482475
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.089793/-2.4475784
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0902953/-2.4467409
Old Court Bosbury
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0903345/-2.4444165
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.090386/-2.4466047
Barrier: stile
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 52.0903874/-2.4505721
Barrier: stile
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 52.090701/-2.4525051
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 52.0884374/-2.4459398
Bishops Palace
Historic: ruins
Historic 1: archaeological_site
Lat/Long: 52.0890179/-2.4453887
War Memorial
Historic: memorial
Lat/Long: 52.0881008/-2.4461129
The Pound (Village Pump)
Historic: monument
Lat/Long: 52.0887011/-2.4450494
Heritage: 2
Heritage Operator: Historic England
Historic: memorial
Listed Status: Grade II
Memorial: Stedman Memorial
Lat/Long: 52.0886405/-2.445429
Taylor Memorial
Heritage: 2
Heritage Operator: Historic England
Historic: memorial
Listed Status: Grade II
Lat/Long: 52.0886578/-2.445431
Heritage: 2
Heritage Operator: Historic England
Historic: wayside_cross
Listed Status: Grade II
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.0883647/-2.4458588
Source: survey
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 52.0881782/-2.446735
Defibrillator
Emergency: defibrillator
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.0881321/-2.4467122
Post Office
Bosbury Post Office
Addr City: Ledbury
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housename: Bosbury Parish Hall
Addr Place: Bosbury
Addr Postcode: HR8 1PX
Opening Hours: Tu 15:00-17:00
Ref Pol Id: 97792
Lat/Long: 52.0882319/-2.4466236
Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
Phone: +44 1531 640200
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.0882087/-2.4446002
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.0881899/-2.4449511
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0903615/-2.4450716
Bosbury
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0873599/-2.4478027
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0873842/-2.4459527
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0850641/-2.4459507
Bosbury Sewage Plant
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.085891/-2.4452989
Old Court Cottages
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0915945/-2.4477598
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0908736/-2.4471416
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0891753/-2.4555288
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.089027/-2.4541944
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.088919/-2.4531363
Temple Court
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0877262/-2.4526173
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.0883006/-2.4520332
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