Towns & cities · West Midlands
Ashperton
Ashperton — village in Herefordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ledbury · 7.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ashperton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 226 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Herefordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.0700°, -2.5200°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ashperton is a small village, parish and former manor about twelve miles east of the City of Hereford, in Herefordshire, England. The village is on the A417 road, the route of a Roman road from the City of Gloucester, in rolling countryside. Villages nearby include Monkhide, Tarrington and Canon Frome.
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Background
History
The manor of Ashperton is listed in the Domesday Book of 1086, following the order of Radlow hundred in Herefordshire. The lord of the manor was William fitzBaderon, who held several other manors in Herefordshire including Ruardean, Whitwick, Munsley and Walsopthorne. The text is translated as follows:<br/> On 3 May 1292 William de Grandisson (d.1335) received a licence to crenellate his manor house at Ashperton. It was the birthplace of his younger son and eventual heir John de Grandisson (died 1369), Bishop of Exeter in Devon, who was heir to his elder brother Piers de Grandisson (d.1358). The parish church was originally a chapel of ease to the parish of Stretton Grandison situated 3…
Description
The village contains the site of a Norman castle and moat and the Church of St Bartholomew, the parish church. The disused Hereford and Gloucester Canal runs nearby. The village has a mix of black and white cottages and 1970s housing.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0700, -2.5200
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Ashperton
- Postcode
- HR8 2SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Population
- 226
- Nearest railway station
- Ledbury — 7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1838521 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ashperton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ashperton Church - geograph.org.uk - 66656.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ashperton Castle
Castles · 0.3 km
Box Bush Inn
Historic pubs · 0.3 km
Ashperton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Broomy Lakes
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Munsley Lower Court Motte
Literary houses · 1.8 km
Lower Court Motte
Castles · 1.8 km
Camping and Caravanning Club Hereford site
Campsites · 1.9 km
Site of Roman fortlet
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Canon Frome Court
Manor houses · 2.1 km
The Trumpet Inn
Historic pubs · 2.2 km
Pixley End Country Park
Caravan parks · 2.3 km
Colonol John Dutton Hunt Hopton Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
Ashperton is a village in the West Midlands with a population of 226. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 226
- Constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Ashperton
49 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Ashperton →
📷 3Parks · West Midlands
Stoke Edith House
Stoke Edith House — country house in Stoke Edith, Herefordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist — Grade I listed church, Forest of Dean, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Bell Tower
Bell Tower — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · West Midlands
Site of Roman fortlet
Site of Roman fortlet — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · West Midlands
Canon Frome Court
Canon Frome Court — a manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
Churchyard cross in St Phillip and St James's churchyard
Churchyard cross in St Phillip and St James's churchyard — a Grade II-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Farms (open to visitors) · West Midlands
Old Court Farm gatehouse
Old Court Farm gatehouse — a Grade II-listed farm in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · West Midlands
Castle Frome Castle
Castle Frome Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · West Midlands
Ashperton Castle
Ashperton Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · West Midlands
Lower Castle
Lower Castle — Grade II listed building-listed castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Cansgreen Bridge
Cansgreen Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Cheyney Mill Bridge
Cheyney Mill Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Fillings Bridge
Fillings Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Duckens Bridge
Duckens Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Putley War Memorial
Putley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Ashperton War Memorial
Ashperton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Two Monuments In The Churchyard, About 12 Metres North Of East End Of Chancel, Church Of St John The Baptist
Two Monuments In The Churchyard, About 12 Metres North Of East End Of Chancel, Church Of St John The Baptist — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Benbows Farm Pond - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Historical Site
Benbows Farm Pond - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Historical Site — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Taylor Memorial
Taylor Memorial — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Colonol John Dutton Hunt Hopton Memorial
Colonol John Dutton Hunt Hopton Memorial — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
The Pound (Village Pump)
The Pound (Village Pump) — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
T-34 tank
T-34 tank — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
The Big Hug
The Big Hug — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Woodside Country Park
Woodside Country Park — a campsite in england west midlands.
Nearby
📷 3Castles · West Midlands
Ashperton Castle
Ashperton Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Ashperton War Memorial
Ashperton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · West Midlands
Broomy Lakes
Broomy Lakes — a hill or mountain in england west midlands.
📷 5Literary houses · West Midlands
Munsley Lower Court Motte
Munsley Lower Court Motte — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Ashperton
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Camping and Caravanning Club Hereford site
Camping and Caravanning Club Hereford site — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Pixley End Country Park
Pixley End Country Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Woodside Country Park
Woodside Country Park — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
The Elms Holiday Park
The Elms Holiday Park — a campsite in england west midlands.
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📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Lucksall Caravan and Camping Park
Lucksall Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in wales mid.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Trumpet Inn
The Trumpet Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Tarrington Arms Public House
The Tarrington Arms Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
Butcher's Arms Public House
Butcher's Arms Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
Seven Stars Inn
Seven Stars Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Towns & cities · West Midlands
Colton
Colton — village and civil parish in Lichfield District, Staffordshire, England.
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Flagship📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ashperton?
- Ashperton is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HR8 2SW), in the parish of Ashperton.
- What is Ashperton?
- Ashperton — village in Herefordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Ashperton?
- The nearest railway station is Ledbury, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR8 2SW.
- Is Ashperton free to visit?
- Yes, Ashperton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ashperton?
- The nearest railway station is Ledbury, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR8 2SW.