Lower Heath Wood

Wood, Forest in Herefordshire

England

Lower Heath Wood

The Homestead on a sunny evening
The Homestead on a sunny evening Credit: Rob Purvis

Lower Heath Wood is a charming woodland located in the county of Herefordshire, England. Spanning over an area of approximately 100 hectares, this forest is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna.

The wood is primarily composed of deciduous trees such as oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy of foliage during the summer months. These trees provide a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife, including woodland birds, small mammals, and insects.

Lower Heath Wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and walkers. These paths meander through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its many hidden treasures, including babbling brooks, wildflowers, and ancient trees.

The wood is also home to an array of plant species, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, which create a stunning display of color in the springtime. This vibrant flora attracts butterflies and bees, enhancing the woodland's natural beauty.

In addition to its ecological importance, Lower Heath Wood holds historical significance. It is believed to have been part of a medieval hunting forest and remnants of ancient boundary banks can still be seen within its boundaries.

Overall, Lower Heath Wood is a captivating and ecologically diverse woodland that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and explore its rich history.

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Lower Heath Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.909431/-2.6807001 or Grid Reference SO5323. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Homestead on a sunny evening
The Homestead on a sunny evening
Approaching Tretire
Approaching Tretire
Up a slope into a field near Tretire
Up a slope into a field near Tretire
Car on the B4521 near St Owen's Cross
Car on the B4521 near St Owen's Cross
The New Inn, St Owen's Cross Featuring an Indian restaurant called the White Mughal.
The New Inn, St Owen's Cross
Featuring an Indian restaurant called the White Mughal.
Field entrance, Hendre
Field entrance, Hendre
St Mary, Tretire The 15th century churchyard cross, neatly restored in 1920 as the village Great War memorial.
St Mary, Tretire
The 15th century churchyard cross, neatly restored in 1920 as the village Great War memorial.
St Mary, Tretire The 15th century churchyard cross, restored in 1920 in memory of the 4 village men who died fighting in the Great War.
St Mary, Tretire
The 15th century churchyard cross, restored in 1920 in memory of the 4 village men who died fighting in the Great War.
St Mary, Tretire The interior, looking East. The church was rebuilt by T.H. Wyatt in 1855-6, replacing a Norman building. It is unaltered, except for the fine organ, imported from Welsh Bicknor in 2004 and recently restored and rededicated.
St Mary, Tretire
The interior, looking East. The church was rebuilt by T.H. Wyatt in 1855-6, replacing a Norman building. It is unaltered, except for the fine organ, imported from Welsh Bicknor in 2004 and recently restored and rededicated.
St Mary, Tretire The interior, looking East. The church was rebuilt by T.H. Wyatt in 1855-6, replacing a Norman building. It is unaltered, except for the fine organ, imported from Welsh Bicknor in 2004 and recently restored and rededicated.
St Mary, Tretire
The interior, looking East. The church was rebuilt by T.H. Wyatt in 1855-6, replacing a Norman building. It is unaltered, except for the fine organ, imported from Welsh Bicknor in 2004 and recently restored and rededicated.
St Mary, Tretire The church was rebuilt by T.H. Wyatt in 1855-6, replacing a Norman building. It is unaltered, except for the fine organ, seen here, which was imported from Welsh Bicknor in 2004 and recently restored and rededicated.
St Mary, Tretire
The church was rebuilt by T.H. Wyatt in 1855-6, replacing a Norman building. It is unaltered, except for the fine organ, seen here, which was imported from Welsh Bicknor in 2004 and recently restored and rededicated.
St Mary, Tretire The interior, looking West. The church was rebuilt by T.H. Wyatt in 1855-6, replacing a Norman building. It is unaltered, except for the fine organ, imported from Welsh Bicknor in 2004 and recently restored and rededicated.
St Mary, Tretire
The interior, looking West. The church was rebuilt by T.H. Wyatt in 1855-6, replacing a Norman building. It is unaltered, except for the fine organ, imported from Welsh Bicknor in 2004 and recently restored and rededicated.
St Mary, Tretire The superb encaustic tiled floor of the sanctuary, possbly by Godwin of Lugwardine, although Minton is a further possibility.
St Mary, Tretire
The superb encaustic tiled floor of the sanctuary, possbly by Godwin of Lugwardine, although Minton is a further possibility.
St Mary, Tretire The churchyard cross and a selection of table tombs.
St Mary, Tretire
The churchyard cross and a selection of table tombs.
St Mary, Tretire This remote but beautifully situated little church was rebuilt by T.H. Wyatt in 1855-6, replacing a Norman building. It is unaltered, except for the fine organ, imported from Welsh Bicknor in 2004 and recently restored and rededicated. The churchyard has a fine cross/war memorial and some notable table tombs.
St Mary, Tretire
This remote but beautifully situated little church was rebuilt by T.H. Wyatt in 1855-6, replacing a Norman building. It is unaltered, except for the fine organ, imported from Welsh Bicknor in 2004 and recently restored and rededicated. The churchyard has a fine cross/war memorial and some notable table tombs.
St Mary, Tretire This remote but beautifully situated little church was rebuilt by T.H. Wyatt in 1855-6, replacing a Norman building. It is well cared for and unaltered, except for the fine organ, imported from Welsh Bicknor in 2004 and recently restored and rededicated. The churchyard has a fine cross/war memorial and some notable table tombs.
St Mary, Tretire
This remote but beautifully situated little church was rebuilt by T.H. Wyatt in 1855-6, replacing a Norman building. It is well cared for and unaltered, except for the fine organ, imported from Welsh Bicknor in 2004 and recently restored and rededicated. The churchyard has a fine cross/war memorial and some notable table tombs.
St Mary, Tretire This remote but beautifully situated little church was rebuilt by T.H. Wyatt in 1855-6, replacing a Norman building. It is well cared for and unaltered, except for the fine organ, imported from Welsh Bicknor in 2004 and recently restored and rededicated. The churchyard has a fine cross/war memorial and some notable table tombs.
St Mary, Tretire
This remote but beautifully situated little church was rebuilt by T.H. Wyatt in 1855-6, replacing a Norman building. It is well cared for and unaltered, except for the fine organ, imported from Welsh Bicknor in 2004 and recently restored and rededicated. The churchyard has a fine cross/war memorial and some notable table tombs.
Tretire House Farm A solid 19th century farmhouse with a splendid range of stone outbuildings.
Tretire House Farm
A solid 19th century farmhouse with a splendid range of stone outbuildings.
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Lower Heath Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO5323 (Lat: 51.909431, Lng: -2.6807001)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Located within 500m of 51.909431,-2.6807001
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.91196/-2.6862981
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