Church Honeybourne

Settlement in Worcestershire Wychavon

England

Church Honeybourne

Farmland beside Mickleton Road The field inclines to the hedgerow to the left behind which is the Oxford to Worcester railway line. — Farmland beside Mickleton Road Credit: Philip Halling

Church Honeybourne is a small village located in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England. Situated approximately three miles east of the town of Evesham, it lies on the edge of the Cotswolds and is surrounded by beautiful countryside.

The village takes its name from the nearby River Honeybourne, which flows through the area. It is known for its picturesque setting, with charming thatched cottages, traditional stone houses, and well-maintained gardens providing a quintessentially English atmosphere.

One of the notable landmarks in Church Honeybourne is the village church, St. Ecgwin's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. This historic building features a mix of architectural styles, including Norman and Gothic elements, and is known for its impressive stained glass windows and ornate wooden carvings.

The village has a close-knit community and offers various amenities for its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a local pub called The Thatched Tavern, which serves as a social hub for both locals and visitors.

The surrounding area provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Honeybourne Railway Station offers convenient transportation links to larger towns and cities in the region, making Church Honeybourne an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities.

In summary, Church Honeybourne is a charming village in Worcestershire, characterized by its idyllic countryside setting, historic church, and tight-knit community.

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Church Honeybourne Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.096421/-1.823335 or Grid Reference SP1244. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farmland beside Mickleton Road

The field inclines to the hedgerow to the left behind which is the Oxford to Worcester railway line.

Philip Halling

Farm access crossing

Farm access crossing over the Oxford to Worcester railway near Honeybourne. This crossing appears to be little used compared to when first photographed in 2005 SP1344 : Level Crossing.

Philip Halling

Closed level crossing

The crossing that was here has been removed and the gate padlocked shut.

David P Howard

New housing estate in Honeybourne

This housing estate has been built on what used to be the site of sheep sales. See SP1144 : Honeybourne Sheep Sale for a similar view of the same site.

Philip Halling

New housing estate in Honeybourne

Until recently this was the site of annual sheep sales which took place on this site, see SP1144 : Honeybourne Sheep Sale back in July 2010.

Philip Halling

New houses in Honeybourne

These houses have been built recently on a site which used to be the site of annual sheep sales SP1144 : Sheep sale site, Honeybourne. The roads are named after sheep breeds such as Herdwick and Clun.

Philip Halling

The route of an old Roman Road in Honeybourne

This straight road in Honeybourne follows the route of Ryknild Street, a former Roman Road. The houses behind the hedge are a recent development, built on what was the site of annual sheep sales SP1144 : Sheep sale site, Honeybourne.

Philip Halling

Bretforton Road

View north west along the road out of Honeybourne.

David P Howard

Fairview Builders Merchants

Seen from Buckle Street on the northern edge of Honeybourne village.

David P Howard

Train approaches Honeybourne Station

A First Great Western train approaches Honeybourne from the ESE. Taken from the Buckle Street road bridge over the railway.

David P Howard

Honeybourne Station

A First Great Western train stands in Honeybourne Station. Taken from the Buckle Street road bridge over the railway.

David P Howard

New housing by the station

Looking SSE from the Buckle Street road bridge over the railway. The stationary train pictured is a First Great Western, most of which is standing in the relatively short Honeybourne Station, just the other side of the bridge. A new housing estate is nearing completion just beyond the railway.

David P Howard

Farm track to former airfield

RAF Honeybourne is largely farmland now, this track goes round to farm buildings at the back of part of the airfield which is now an industrial estate.

Robin Webster

Former Cow Honeybourne church

Now two houses, it is a grade II listed building. The tower is 15th century, the rest was rebuilt in Victorian times.

Robin Webster

Honeybourne church

Formerly Church Honeybourne church, it now includes Cow Honeybourne as well. St. Ecgwyn's is a grade I listed building, dedicated 1295 with 14th and 15th century extensions and the usual Victorian tinkering.

Robin Webster