Sollers Hope

This track giving access to a field at Brockhampton run parallel with a country road which it behind the hedge on the left.

Fruit of Lonicera periclymenum in a hedgerow on Ridge Hill.

Church dating back to the 14th century in a tranquil rural setting. There are associations with the Whittington family and Dick Whittington's elder brother is said to have built the church.

On the north side of the church is this low, flat topped mound or tump which is most likely the site of an early medieval motte, although one source suggests that it was a Roman site.

Beautiful old timber framed house in the hamlet of Sollers Hope.

A venerable old barn that could tell a few stories I'm sure.

The house seen from the formal gardens, which Pevsner (Brooks) considers may date from the late 17th century, with improvements being made by Lennox Bertram Lee some time after 1900.

Enchanting 14th century church in a tranquil, timeless setting with a picture book medieval house as neighbour. The churchyard cross has 15th century origins with a modern top, provided when it became the war memorial.

The chancel of this fascinating 14th century church.

The chancel of this remarkable 14th century church

Ancient neighbour to the church of St Michael. Once owned by the Whittingtons, of Dick fame.

Ancient neighbour to the church of St Michael. Once owned by the Whittingtons, of Dick fame.

Grade II* listed. How Caple was mentioned in the Domesday Survey. Parts of the church date back to 1210 and there is evidence of an earlier church. In the 13th century the Caple family lived in the court nearby, and since then only two other families have lived there. The church consists of a chancel, west tower, nave and south transept with a west porch beneath the tower. It is built in sandstone with rubble and ashlar with a slate roof. The chancel dates from the 13th century with a 16th century roof which was lowered in 1887. The east window has the Crests of the three occupants of How Caple estate, namely the Caples, the Gregorys and the Lees. The Rood screen is 17th-century and contains the arms of William III. It may be the work of Grinling Gibbons. There is also a diptych painted on wood near the altar. It is probably Flemish from the 15th century. The nave was rebuilt in the first half the 14th century when the south porch (now Vestry) was added. The nave also has monuments to members of the Lee family, many of whom were killed in the First World War. The south transept is known as the Gregory Chapel, where many of that family are commemorated. Sir William Gregory bought the estate in the late 17th century from the last of the Caple family. He was a distinguished lawyer and MP for Hereford and Speaker of the House of Commons. He restored the church in 1691 and largely rebuilt the nave and south porch. He also added the south transept. The font is from the 12th century and has an octagonal bowl with geometric motifs. The church has two pulpits, each with a tester.

Grade II* listed. How Caple was mentioned in the Domesday Survey. Parts of the church date back to 1210 and there is evidence of an earlier church. In the 13th century the Caple family lived in the court nearby, and since then only two other families have lived there. The church consists of a chancel, west tower, nave and south transept with a west porch beneath the tower. It is built in sandstone with rubble and ashlar with a slate roof. The chancel dates from the 13th century with a 16th century roof which was lowered in 1887. The east window has the Crests of the three occupants of How Caple estate, namely the Caples, the Gregorys and the Lees. The Rood screen is 17th-century and contains the arms of William III. It may be the work of Grinling Gibbons. There is also a diptych painted on wood near the altar. It is probably Flemish from the 15th century. The nave was rebuilt in the first half the 14th century when the south porch (now Vestry) was added. The nave also has monuments to members of the Lee family, many of whom were killed in the First World War. The south transept is known as the Gregory Chapel, where many of that family are commemorated. Sir William Gregory bought the estate in the late 17th century from the last of the Caple family. He was a distinguished lawyer and MP for Hereford and Speaker of the House of Commons. He restored the church in 1691 and largely rebuilt the nave and south porch. He also added the south transept. The font is from the 12th century and has an octagonal bowl with geometric motifs. The church has two pulpits, each with a tester.

He married Susannah Bridges and they had 9 children. He died aged 65 in 1765.