Clifford Chambers and Milcote

Civil Parish in Gloucestershire Stratford-on-Avon

England

Clifford Chambers and Milcote

The B4632 passing Willicote Farm Credit: Philip Halling

Clifford Chambers and Milcote are two neighboring villages located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. They form a civil parish within the Stratford-on-Avon district. The villages are situated on the banks of the River Stour, just a few miles south-west of the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon.

Clifford Chambers is the larger of the two villages and is known for its picturesque countryside and charming cottages. The village dates back to medieval times, and its architecture reflects this rich history. There are several notable landmarks in Clifford Chambers, including the 12th-century St. Helen's Church and Clifford Manor, a historic manor house that dates back to the 15th century.

Milcote, on the other hand, is a smaller village that lies adjacent to Clifford Chambers. It is primarily a residential area and is known for its quiet and serene atmosphere. The village is home to a mix of old and new houses, with some dating back to the 17th century. Milcote is also famous for its connection to the renowned playwright William Shakespeare. The village is believed to be the birthplace of Shakespeare's mother, Mary Arden.

Both Clifford Chambers and Milcote offer a peaceful and idyllic setting, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. The villages provide a close-knit community feel and are popular with residents who enjoy a rural lifestyle. With their close proximity to Stratford-upon-Avon, residents have easy access to a range of amenities, including shops, schools, and cultural attractions. The area is also well-connected by road and public transport, making it an attractive location for commuters.

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Clifford Chambers and Milcote Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.162856/-1.726013 or Grid Reference SP1851. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The B4632 passing Willicote Farm

Philip Halling

Shakespeare's Way

Shakespeare's Way following Clifford Lane towards Clifford Mill

Shaun Ferguson

Shakespeare's Way

Shakespeare's Way heading away from Forge Farm cuts left after the gate towards Clifford Chambers

Shaun Ferguson

Shakespeare's Way

Shakespeare's Way heading to Atherstone on Stour

Shaun Ferguson

Former railway bridge carries cycle route 5 and the Monarch's Way across the River Avon

Tim Glover

Farmland below Clifford Hill Farm

Farmland below Clifford Hill Farm which can be seen on the left on the rising ground. Broad beans are being grown in the field in the foreground.

Philip Halling

Farmland at Clifford Chambers

Farmland at Clifford Chambers beside the B4632. The crop being grown here is broad beans.

Philip Halling

Road to Preston-on-Stour

Unfenced country road to Preston-on-Stour, a crop of broad beans is growing in the field on the right.

Philip Halling

View south from Atherstone Hill

The Cotswold Hills can be seen on the horizon, Ilmington Down on the left and Meon Hill on the right.

Philip Halling

Disused railway line from Stratford-upon-Avon to Honeybourne

Aerial photograph. River Avon to right of line in this image. Railway was the ex-GWR route from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cheltenham via Honeybourne.

Barry Bolland

The Greenway

One of the many benches along the Greenway to stop and rest. Stood by the bench is my new bicycle, a GT Traffic 1.0 hybrid, with 24 gears and hydraulic disc brakes, on its first Geograph outing. Note the GPS60 on its handlebar mount.

David P Howard

Clifford Chambers Village

Cottage by the church.

Ian Rob

Atherstone Hill Farmland

From near Atherstone Farm.

Ian Rob

Clifford Chambers Farmland

Looking south west.

Ian Rob

Disused Railway Bridge

The derelict half of the former railway bridge that took the Stratford-Upon-Avon - Honeybourne line across the River Avon. The adjacent half of the bridge has concrete decking and is in use as part of the footpath using the former trackbed.

David Robinson

Steel Girder Bridge

Former Railway bridge crossing the River Avon south of the racecourse. The railway was closed in 1976 between Stratford-Upon-Avon Long Marston where a spur from Honeybourne survived serving the military complex at Long Marston airfield. The trackbed is now a foot / cycle route.

David Robinson

Milcote 1st railway station (site), Warwickshire

Opened in 1859 by the Oxford Worcester and Wolverhampton Railway, later part of the Great Western Railway, on what became the line from Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon, this station closed in 1966. View north towards the later station, also Chambers Crossing Halt and Stratford-upon-Avon. The single 1859 platform and station building would have been to the right of the image, the 1908 platforms were on the far side of the level crossing, beyond the gate. The track-bed is now a path and bridleway.

Nigel Thompson

Milcote 2nd railway station (site), Warwickshire

Opened in 1908 by the Great Western Railway, on the line from Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon, this station replaced an earlier one situated immediately behind the camera position. In turn, this station closed in 1966. View north from the former level crossing towards Chambers Crossing Halt and Stratford-upon-Avon. The northbound platform was still in situ, just beyond the fencing, when this image was taken. The track-bed is now a path and bridleway.

Nigel Thompson

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Clifford Chambers and Milcote is located at Grid Ref: SP1851 (Lat: 52.162856, Lng: -1.726013)

Administrative County: Warwickshire

District: Stratford-on-Avon

Police Authority: Warwickshire