Ganarew

Civil Parish in Herefordshire

England

Ganarew

Lychgate, Ganarew, Herefordshire At the main entrance to St Swithin&#039;s churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford. Derived from an old English word for a corpse, a lychgate is the roofed gateway to a churchyard, formerly used to shelter a coffin until the clergyman&#039;s arrival for the burial or pre-burial service. — Lychgate, Ganarew, Herefordshire Credit: Jaggery

Ganarew is a civil parish located in Herefordshire, England. It is situated in the Wye Valley, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The parish covers an area of approximately 3 square miles and is home to a small population.

Ganarew is characterized by its picturesque countryside and stunning natural landscapes. The Wye River flows through the parish, providing scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking. The area is known for its lush green fields, rolling hills, and dense woodlands, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and tourists.

The village of Ganarew itself is a charming and tranquil place. It features a mix of traditional stone cottages and more modern houses. The community is close-knit and friendly, with a strong sense of community spirit. The parish has a local church, St. Swithin's, which is a focal point for religious and social gatherings.

Despite its rural setting, Ganarew is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The market town of Monmouth is just a short drive away, offering a range of amenities including shops, restaurants, and schools. Hereford, the county town of Herefordshire, is also within easy reach.

Overall, Ganarew is a beautiful and idyllic rural parish, offering a peaceful and scenic environment for its residents and visitors. Its natural beauty and close proximity to other towns make it an attractive place to live or explore.

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Lychgate, Ganarew, Herefordshire At the main entrance to St Swithin&#039;s churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford. Derived from an old English word for a corpse, a lychgate is the roofed gateway to a churchyard, formerly used to shelter a coffin until the clergyman&#039;s arrival for the burial or pre-burial service.

Lychgate, Ganarew, Herefordshire

At the main entrance to St Swithin's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford. Derived from an old English word for a corpse, a lychgate is the roofed gateway to a churchyard, formerly used to shelter a coffin until the clergyman's arrival for the burial or pre-burial service.

Church nameboard, Ganarew, Herefordshire Located here <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7255167" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7255167">Link</a> alongside the main entrance to St Swithin&#039;s churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.

Church nameboard, Ganarew, Herefordshire

Located here Link alongside the main entrance to St Swithin's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.

Grade II Listed Bannerman Memorial, Ganarew, Herefordshire The memorial in St Swithin&#039;s churchyard dates from c1870. It commemorates John Bannerman and members of the Bannerman family formerly of Wyastone Leys. Grade II Listed in 1985.

Grade II Listed Bannerman Memorial, Ganarew, Herefordshire

The memorial in St Swithin's churchyard dates from c1870. It commemorates John Bannerman and members of the Bannerman family formerly of Wyastone Leys. Grade II Listed in 1985.

Medieval churchyard cross, Ganarew, Herefordshire The cross in St Swithin&#039;s churchyard is a medieval cross with later additions. The cross is a Scheduled Monument. Its list entry number is 1016117

Medieval churchyard cross, Ganarew, Herefordshire

The cross in St Swithin's churchyard is a medieval cross with later additions. The cross is a Scheduled Monument. Its list entry number is 1016117

Rusty churchyard bench, Ganarew, Herefordshire, Alongside a stone wall at the NW edge of St Swithin&#039;s churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.

Rusty churchyard bench, Ganarew, Herefordshire,

Alongside a stone wall at the NW edge of St Swithin's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.

Church spire, Ganarew, Herefordshire On the west side of St Swithin&#039;s Church in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford. The decorative tiled roof has bands of fishscale tiles.

Church spire, Ganarew, Herefordshire

On the west side of St Swithin's Church in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford. The decorative tiled roof has bands of fishscale tiles.

Buildings beyond the churchyard, Ganarew, Herefordshire Viewed from St Swithin&#039;s churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.

Buildings beyond the churchyard, Ganarew, Herefordshire

Viewed from St Swithin's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.

South side of St Swithin's Church, Ganarew Church in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.

South side of St Swithin's Church, Ganarew

Church in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.

Churchyard perimeter wall, Ganarew, Herefordshire Stone wall at the edge of St Swithin&#039;s churchyard.

Churchyard perimeter wall, Ganarew, Herefordshire

Stone wall at the edge of St Swithin's churchyard.

House opposite the churchyard, Ganarew, Herefordshire Viewed from St Swithin&#039;s churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.

House opposite the churchyard, Ganarew, Herefordshire

Viewed from St Swithin's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.

Grassy track, Ganarew, Herefordshire Little greenery remains on August 14th 2022 during a long period of much below average rainfall.

Grassy track, Ganarew, Herefordshire

Little greenery remains on August 14th 2022 during a long period of much below average rainfall.

Dry drainage channel, Ganarew, Herefordshire Viewed on August 14th 2022 during a long period of much below average rainfall.

Dry drainage channel, Ganarew, Herefordshire

Viewed on August 14th 2022 during a long period of much below average rainfall.

Bridge over a drainage channel, Ganarew, Herefordshire The drainage channel is dry on August 14th 2022 during a long period of much below average rainfall.

Bridge over a drainage channel, Ganarew, Herefordshire

The drainage channel is dry on August 14th 2022 during a long period of much below average rainfall.

Plank bridge over a brook, Ganarew, Herefordshire Located here. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7255563" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7255563">Link</a>

Plank bridge over a brook, Ganarew, Herefordshire

Located here. Link

Steps up from a track, Ganarew, Herefordshire Ascending from the far end of this <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7255553" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7255553">Link</a> drainage channel
to the dead-end road to St Swithin&#039;s Church.

Steps up from a track, Ganarew, Herefordshire

Ascending from the far end of this Link drainage channel to the dead-end road to St Swithin's Church.

Junction in Ganarew, Herefordshire From the right, the St Swithin&#039;s Church access road joins a minor road which crosses a bridge over the A40 in the background.

Junction in Ganarew, Herefordshire

From the right, the St Swithin's Church access road joins a minor road which crosses a bridge over the A40 in the background.

Church access road, Ganarew, Herefordshire Ahead for St Swithin&#039;s Church in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.

Church access road, Ganarew, Herefordshire

Ahead for St Swithin's Church in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.

South side of St Swithin's Church, Ganarew Church on a sloping site in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.

South side of St Swithin's Church, Ganarew

Church on a sloping site in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.

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Ganarew is located at Grid Ref: SO5316 (Lat: 51.842616, Lng: -2.680301)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Ganarew

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Lat/Long: 51.8430366/-2.684403

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