Bredicot

Civil Parish in Worcestershire Wychavon

England

Bredicot

Hay bales near Broughton Hackett Hay bales in a field between Broughton Hackett and Bredicot, Thrift Wood can be seen on the hill in the background.
Hay bales near Broughton Hackett Credit: Philip Halling

Bredicot is a small civil parish located in the county of Worcestershire in England. Situated just 4 miles east of the city of Worcester, Bredicot covers an area of around 3 square miles. The parish is bordered by the River Severn to the west and is surrounded by picturesque countryside, providing residents with a tranquil and rural setting.

Despite its small size, Bredicot has a rich history that dates back many centuries. The name Bredicot is believed to have Anglo-Saxon origins, meaning "cot by the breeding place or pen." The parish was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and remnants of its historical past can still be seen today.

Today, Bredicot is primarily a residential area with a small population. The village itself consists of a scattering of houses, farms, and cottages, giving it a charming and traditional feel. The community is close-knit, with a strong sense of local pride and a friendly atmosphere.

Although Bredicot is a relatively quiet parish, it benefits from its proximity to Worcester, where residents can access a wider range of amenities and services. The city offers a variety of shopping, leisure, and cultural opportunities, making it an ideal location for those seeking a balance between rural and urban living.

Overall, Bredicot is a peaceful and idyllic civil parish that offers residents a peaceful countryside setting while still being within easy reach of the nearby city of Worcester.

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Bredicot Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.191856/-2.137451 or Grid Reference SO9054. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hay bales near Broughton Hackett Hay bales in a field between Broughton Hackett and Bredicot, Thrift Wood can be seen on the hill in the background.
Hay bales near Broughton Hackett
Hay bales in a field between Broughton Hackett and Bredicot, Thrift Wood can be seen on the hill in the background.
Church View The view towards Crowle Church.
Church View
The view towards Crowle Church.
Tree View The view west from Thrift Wood Hill near Crowle.
Tree View
The view west from Thrift Wood Hill near Crowle.
Path to Thrift Wood The Footpath view up hill near Crowle.
Path to Thrift Wood
The Footpath view up hill near Crowle.
Thrift Wood View
Thrift Wood View
Under the Rails The footpath passes under the Birmingham to Cheltenham railway line near Bredicot.
Under the Rails
The footpath passes under the Birmingham to Cheltenham railway line near Bredicot.
High Speed Crossing The footpath passes over the track on the Birmingham to Cheltenham line, frequently used by the Virgin trains near Bredicot.
High Speed Crossing
The footpath passes over the track on the Birmingham to Cheltenham line, frequently used by the Virgin trains near Bredicot.
St James Scene The 13th Century church of St James the Less at Bredicot.
St James Scene
The 13th Century church of St James the Less at Bredicot.
The Old Rectory The view next to St James the Less Church at Bredicot.
The Old Rectory
The view next to St James the Less Church at Bredicot.
Felled Trees The view alongside the footpath near Churchill Wood.
Felled Trees
The view alongside the footpath near Churchill Wood.
Out of the Wood The view from the Marshes Wood near Sneachill.
Out of the Wood
The view from the Marshes Wood near Sneachill.
Broughton Hackett Church The view of St Leonard's church in the Worcestershire village.
Broughton Hackett Church
The view of St Leonard's church in the Worcestershire village.
Field view The view towards Crowle from the footpath near Broughton Hackett.
Field view
The view towards Crowle from the footpath near Broughton Hackett.
Thrift Wood Hill The view down the hill side near Crowle.
Thrift Wood Hill
The view down the hill side near Crowle.
Clover Path The footpath view near Thrift Wood, Crowle.
Clover Path
The footpath view near Thrift Wood, Crowle.
Outcast Cow The footpath view of a lone cow distant from the herd near Thrift Wood, Crowle.
Outcast Cow
The footpath view of a lone cow distant from the herd near Thrift Wood, Crowle.
Moor End Footbridge
Moor End Footbridge
Path to the Rails The footpath view towards the railway line near Bredicot.
Path to the Rails
The footpath view towards the railway line near Bredicot.
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Bredicot is located at Grid Ref: SO9054 (Lat: 52.191856, Lng: -2.137451)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Wychavon

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.191856,-2.137451
Bredicot
Place: hamlet
Source: NPE
Lat/Long: 52.1920837/-2.1369501
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:45; Sa 07:00
Note: Disused Victorian box in wall behind new box
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: WR7 36
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.1922937/-2.1385164
Barrier: stile
Foot: yes
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 52.193378/-2.140239
Crossing: uncontrolled
Railway: crossing
Lat/Long: 52.1889303/-2.1399704
Crossing: uncontrolled
Railway: crossing
Lat/Long: 52.188929/-2.1399165
Bredicot Farm
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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