Colwall

Settlement in Herefordshire

England

Colwall

Colwall is a charming village located in the county of Herefordshire, England. Situated at the foot of the Malvern Hills, it offers breathtaking natural beauty, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. With a population of around 2,000 residents, Colwall maintains a tight-knit community atmosphere.

The village is well-known for its picturesque views, with rolling hills and expansive meadows surrounding the area. The Malvern Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, provide numerous walking trails and viewpoints for visitors to explore. The Worcestershire Beacon, the highest point of the hills, offers panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside.

Colwall itself boasts a range of amenities and facilities, including a local primary school, several churches, and a variety of shops, cafes, and pubs. The village also hosts an annual arts festival, showcasing local talent in various artistic disciplines.

Transportation in Colwall is convenient, with regular train services connecting the village to larger nearby towns and cities. The area is also well-connected by road, with the A449 and A4103 providing easy access to Worcester, Hereford, and beyond.

Colwall is steeped in history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village features several historic buildings, such as St. James Church, which dates back to the 12th century. Colwall Park, a Grade II listed building, is a notable architectural landmark in the area.

Overall, Colwall is a picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike. Its stunning natural surroundings, community spirit, and historical charm make it a truly special place in Herefordshire.

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Colwall Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.07818/-2.3815234 or Grid Reference SO7342. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Colwall Green Bus Shelter

Back in 1951 (60 years ago) the Colwall Bus Shelters Committee was busy getting plans approved for three bus shelters: at "Mathon Turn", "The Stone" and this one at "Colwall Green". It had been agreed that "..they are to be built of hand-made sand faced bricks with old hand-made tiled roofs, gabled with bull's-eye windows in the first two, and larger front windows in the one at the Green". The shelter at Colwall Stone has been replaced with a modern garish metal and plastic affair, probably as part of a recent building program in that area. SO7542 : Bus shelter, Mathon Turn, Colwall

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Bus shelter, Mathon Turn, Colwall

Back in 1951 (60 years ago) the Colwall Bus Shelters Committee was busy getting plans approved for three bus shelters: at "Mathon Turn", "The Stone" and this one at "Colwall Green". It had been agreed that "..they are to be built of hand-made sand faced bricks with old hand-made tiled roofs, gabled with bull's-eye windows in the first two, and larger front windows in the one at the Green". As one can see the "bull's-eye window" was dropped from the final plans (though the Colwall Green bus shelter does indeed have windows -at the front with a narrower opening). The shelter at Colwall Stone has been replaced with a modern garish metal and plastic affair, probably as part of a recent building program in that area. SO7441 : Colwall Green Bus Shelter SO7542 : Mathon Turn bus shelter, Colwall

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Postbox, Mathon Turn, Colwall

A George V postbox on the corner of Brockhill Road and Walwyn Road. SO7542 : Brockhill Road junction, Colwall

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Mathon Turn bus shelter, Colwall

Back in 1951 (60 years ago) the Colwall Bus Shelters Committee was busy getting plans approved for three bus shelters. It had been agreed that "..they are to be built of hand-made sand faced bricks with old hand-made tiled roofs, gabled with bull's-eye windows.." As one can see the "bull's-eye window" was dropped from the final plans. SO7542 : Bus shelter, Mathon Turn, Colwall

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Scout Hut, Colwall

For the 1st Colwall Scout Group. Just to the north of the Village Hall.

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Apple Display, Colwall

Colwall's Apple Day held on the cricket ground. A lovely display of apples grown in and around the village including their very own Colwall Quoining as well as the Herefordshire Russet. SO7541 : Colwall Quoining SO7541 : Pitmaston Pineapple SO7541 : Herefordshire Russet

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Colwall Quoining

One of many varieties of apples on display at Colwall's Apple Day. SO7541 : Apple Display, Colwall

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Pitmaston Pineapple

One of many varieties of apples on display at Colwall's Apple Day. SO7541 : Apple Display, Colwall

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Herefordshire Russet

One of many varieties of apples on display at Colwall's Apple Day. SO7541 : Apple Display, Colwall

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Apple pressing, Colwall

On Colwall's Apple Day people are bringing their own apples for pressing into juice. The first stage is to cut the apples into two or four pieces with a knife. Then the apple pieces are sliced up in one machine. Next (as seen in the picture) the sliced apples are put into a second "scratting" machine to chop the apples quite finely before finally the apples are crushed in the circular press.

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Apple Day, Colwall

Outside the cricket pavilion: refreshments, cakes, apple and pear juice, preserves, apple identification and a display of local apple and pear varieties.

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Apple Day activities, Colwall

Lots of activities to keep the children busy including: apple skittles, longest apple peel, pin the worm on the apple, etc while the adults undertake communal juicing of their barrels of local apples. Held at Colwall Cricket Club's ground with the Malvern Hills in the background.

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Scorebox, Colwall cricket ground

The electronic scorebox was opened on 31st May 2004 by Pat Murphy of the BBC.

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New growth, Colwall

Recently seeded arable field near the village hall.

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A private footbridge over the B4218 at Barton Court

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A rail bridge near Cummin's Farm

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Lower Lodge

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Railway line through Colwall

Viewed from Pinnacle Hill on the Malverns. The diesel multiple unit train is passing the houses of Brookmill Close and Brookside as it approaches the station.

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Colwall is located at Grid Ref: SO7342 (Lat: 52.07818, Lng: -2.3815234)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia