Dymock

Civil Parish in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Dymock

Dymock is a civil parish located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated in the Forest of Dean district and covers an area of approximately 14.5 square miles. The village of Dymock itself is small, with a population of around 500 people.

The history of Dymock dates back to the medieval times, and it is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The parish is known for its picturesque countryside and charming rural setting. It is surrounded by fields, woodlands, and rolling hills, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Dymock has retained much of its traditional character, with many historic buildings still standing. The St. Mary’s Church, dating back to the 12th century, is a prominent landmark in the village. The church features beautiful stained glass windows and a unique octagonal spire.

The area is also famous for its association with the Dymock Poets, a group of early 20th-century writers that included Robert Frost, Rupert Brooke, and Edward Thomas. These poets drew inspiration from the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside and left a lasting cultural legacy in the area.

In terms of amenities, Dymock has a primary school, a village hall, a local pub, and a community shop. It is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with the market town of Ledbury located just a few miles away.

Overall, Dymock offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, steeped in history and natural beauty, making it an attractive place to live or visit.

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Dymock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.985783/-2.437638 or Grid Reference SO7032. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Thatched cottage, Dymock

Eirian Evans

Former Police Station and House, Dymock

Dated 1898 and next to the former railway station. Dymock is a very attractive village and an extremely lively community, but like so many villages it is full of 'former' facilities - pubs, shops, railway, canal, school, etc. Dymock is forever famous for its links with early 20th century poetry.

Philip Pankhurst

High House, Dymock

The former rectory, dating from the early 18th century. Recently smartened up and now flats. In Pevsner, Verey describes the house as 'upstanding' - I can't improve on that.

Philip Pankhurst

Ann Cam's School, Dymock

The former village school, built in 1825.

Philip Pankhurst

Former railway bridge, Tillers Green

Beautifully constructed on a slight skew of brick and stone, this bridge took a farm track over the former GWR branch from Ledbury to Gloucester and may one day straddle the rebuilt Hereford to Gloucester canal, which the railway replaced.

Philip Pankhurst

The lane to Pound Farm, Tillers Green

Pound Farm dates from the 16th century and is seen from the former GWR railway bridge at Tillers Green.

Philip Pankhurst

Woods Cottage, Dymock

One of a series of ancient timbered cottages lining the village street in Dymock.

Philip Pankhurst

The Old Cottage, Dymock

Aptly named cruck cottage on the main street in this attractive village, which is forever associated with daffodils and poets.

Philip Pankhurst

Great Wadley, Dymock

Large early 19th century house in the village centre. Formerly an inn and a shop, but now just dignified housing. The 1884 datestone is a mystery, however.

Philip Pankhurst

Site of Dymock station

The platform edge and the bridge are all that remain of one of the most picturesque of Great Western branchline stations. Clark's standard work on GW stations shows it in its heyday [page 62]. The bridge has recently been rebuilt and will one day span the Hereford to Gloucester canal on whose route the Ledbury to Gloucester line was built in the 1880s. The line was built by the Newent Railway, but absorbed into the GWR in 1892.

Philip Pankhurst

The Old Cottage, Dymock

Aptly named grade II listed house on the main street in Dymock.

Eirian Evans

Dymock Village

The first view of the historic village centre that would have greeted rail passengers arriving at Dymock station. It's a view that has hardly changed since the railway closed to passengers in 1959.

Philip Pankhurst