Wigmore

Civil Parish in Herefordshire

England

Wigmore

Wigmore is a civil parish located in the county of Herefordshire, England. It is nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Mortimer Forest, approximately 9 miles northwest of the town of Leominster. The parish covers an area of around 25 square kilometers and is home to a population of around 500 residents.

The village of Wigmore itself is steeped in history, with evidence of settlement dating back to prehistoric times. The centerpiece of the village is Wigmore Castle, a medieval fortress that was once a stronghold of the powerful Mortimer family. The castle, now in ruins, attracts visitors from far and wide, offering a glimpse into the area's rich past.

The parish boasts a thriving community, with a range of amenities and services available for residents and visitors alike. It is home to a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub, providing a focal point for social gatherings and events. The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, and horse riding, with numerous trails and pathways crisscrossing the area.

Wigmore is also known for its agricultural heritage, with farming playing a prominent role in the local economy. The fertile land surrounding the village supports a variety of agricultural enterprises, from dairy farming to arable cultivation.

Overall, Wigmore offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, combining natural beauty with a strong sense of community and history. It is a place where residents can enjoy a relaxed rural lifestyle while being within easy reach of larger towns and cities.

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Wigmore Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.314832/-2.879826 or Grid Reference SO4068. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wigmore Rolls

Forested hill above Wigmore.

Richard Webb

Barnett Wood

A mostly deciduous wood above Wigmore. It is a delightful place to visit, being a remnant of the oakwoods that once covered much of NW Herefordshire before the coming of the conifers. (Note most trees in this part of the wood are chestnut and birch) Oaks were coppiced for charcoal burning. The charcoal feeding the local iron smelting industry.

Richard Webb

Cattle, above Lodge Farm

Winter fodder for cattle, put out in a small oakwood. Wigmore Rolls in the background.

Richard Webb

Sheep Pasture

This large field is hemmed in between Wigmore Wood and the byway up from Letton. The byway is overgrown and blocked with dumped grass and other detritus where it leaves the public road (as at June 2008), but a farm track parallels it on the other side of the fence. Access is straightforward, provided you have long enough legs to negotiate a couple of electric fences!

Peter Whatley

Wigmore Rolls Trig Point S7901

Parked by the pub in village then walked through the church yard, castle and up the side of wood to bag top and trig. Some horny old vocal Hereford X cows and calves in field.

Rude Health

Un-named lane passes Oakleigh

Stuart Logan

Shepherds Hut east of Deerfold Farm

Stuart Logan

Ongar Street passes Dickendale

Stuart Logan

Abandoned digger in Barnett Wood

I came across this digger abandoned in the woods and looking like some kind of prehistoric monster. There's a permissive path through these private woods which is only used by a few locals: we were on the way from my friends' house in Wigmore to the George Inn at Lingen, which is a fine pub. Taken with the last of the light using a very high ISO setting, which accounts for the graininess of the image.

John Winder

A4110 enters Wigmore from the south

Peter Whatley

Castle Garage, Wigmore

Peter Whatley

A4110 heading north from Wigmore

Peter Whatley

A4110 at Gotherment

Peter Whatley

St James' church Wigmore

View of the back of St James' church in Wigmore, Herefordshire.

John Winder

Wigmore cemetery

Just to the north of the village.

Eirian Evans

Wigmore Castle

Founded in 1067 by William Fitz Osbern, Wigmore Castle was a major centre of power for over 500 years, and played host to several kings and queens. Held by the Mortimer family from about 1075 to 1425, it passed to the Crown and was later sold to Sir Thomas Harley in 1601. The castle fell into ruin after being deliberately demolished during the Civil War.

Eirian Evans

Oakley House, Wigmore

Grade II House on Broad Street. Built circa 1600 with mid-C19 alterations. Timber-framed with painted brick and rendered infill on rubble base and slate roofs.

Eirian Evans