Towns & cities · West Midlands
Credenhill
Credenhill — village in Herefordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Broomy Hill · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Credenhill is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,271 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Herefordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.0889°, -2.8012°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Credenhill is a village and civil parish in Herefordshire, England. The population of this civil parish taken at the 2011 Census was 2,271.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Credenhill village has had military connections since 80 BC, when Iron Age Celts constructed a hill fort and earthwork defence system commanding the surrounding area. The Romans founded the town of Magnis at what is now Kenchester, which was later abandoned during the withdrawal of Roman armies from Britain. In 428 AD Magnis was destroyed by a fire during raids by the Picts and Scots. The remains of the old fort was occupied by the Saxons in 480 AD. The Saxon chief Creoda occupied the fort in 540 AD, and "Creoda's Hill" gave its name to Credenhill. During the First World War, land in Credenhill was occupied by an army unit to store ammunition. In 1939 the land was requisitioned for defence…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0889, -2.8012
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Credenhill
- Postcode
- HR4 7DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Population
- 2,271
- Nearest railway station
- Broomy Hill — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q372195 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Credenhill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary, Credenhill (geograph 5920266).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Credenhill War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
SAS Memorial Clocktower
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Credenhill
Mountains & hills · 0.7 km
Credenhill Camp
Vineyards · 0.9 km
Credenhill Camp
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Magnis
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Magnae Dobunnorum
Hill forts · 1.4 km
Credenhill railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.5 km
Kenchester
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Bridge Approximately 100 Metres South East Of Stretton Court
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Brinsop
Other places · 1.7 km
Stretton Sugwas War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Credenhill is a village located in Mid Wales with a population of 2,271. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,271
- Constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Credenhill
31 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Credenhill →
📷 3Hill forts · West Midlands
Magnae Dobunnorum
Magnae Dobunnorum — Romano-British town and archaeological site.
📷 5Gardens · West Midlands
The Weir Garden
The Weir Garden — National Trust property in Herefordshire, England.
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📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
Brinsop and Wormsley
Brinsop and Wormsley in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · West Midlands
Credenhill railway station
Credenhill railway station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · West Midlands
Brinsop Court
Brinsop Court in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · West Midlands
Kenchester
Kenchester in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · West Midlands
Mansel Lacy
Mansel Lacy in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · West Midlands
Credenhill Camp
Credenhill Camp — a archaeological in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · West Midlands
Magnis
Magnis — a archaeological in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
Churchyard cross in St Michael and All Angels' churchyard
Churchyard cross in St Michael and All Angels' churchyard — a Grade II*-listed church in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyard
Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyard — a Grade II*-listed church in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · West Midlands
Burghill Manor
Burghill Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
📷 2Historic bridges · West Midlands
Medieval bridge 870m north east of Stretton Court Farm
Medieval bridge 870m north east of Stretton Court Farm — scheduled monument-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bridge About 20 Yards South-West Of Brinsop Court
Bridge About 20 Yards South-West Of Brinsop Court — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
📷 2Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bridge Approximately 100 Metres South East Of Stretton Court
Bridge Approximately 100 Metres South East Of Stretton Court — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Canon Pyon War Memorial
Canon Pyon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Stretton Sugwas War Memorial
Stretton Sugwas War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Credenhill War Memorial
Credenhill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
SAS Memorial Clocktower
SAS Memorial Clocktower — a memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Pritchard Monument
Pritchard Monument — a memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · West Midlands
Credenhill Camp
Credenhill Camp — a UK vineyard in wales mid, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Literary houses · West Midlands
Bridge Sollers Knapp Farm
Bridge Sollers Knapp Farm — a literary house museum in wales mid.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Credenhill War Memorial
Credenhill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
SAS Memorial Clocktower
SAS Memorial Clocktower — a memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Vineyards · West Midlands
Credenhill Camp
Credenhill Camp — a UK vineyard in wales mid, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Archaeological sites · West Midlands
Credenhill Camp
Credenhill Camp — a archaeological in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · West Midlands
Magnis
Magnis — a archaeological in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Credenhill
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Cuckoo's Corner Caravan Site
Cuckoo's Corner Caravan Site — a campsite in wales mid.
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
The Green Dragon
The Green Dragon — a hotel in wales mid.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Moorhampton Caravan & Motorhome Club Park
Moorhampton Caravan & Motorhome Club Park — a caravan park in wales mid.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Oxford Arms Inn
Oxford Arms Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Black Lion Inn
Black Lion Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Grapes Tavern
The Grapes Tavern in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Spread Eagle Inn
Spread Eagle Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Crown And Anchor Inn
The Crown And Anchor Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Colton — village and civil parish in Lichfield District, Staffordshire, England.
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Hoar Cross
Hoar Cross — village in Staffordshire, England, UK.
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Flagship📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Credenhill?
- Credenhill is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR4 7DJ), in the parish of Credenhill.
- What is Credenhill?
- Credenhill — village in Herefordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Credenhill?
- The nearest railway station is Broomy Hill, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR4 7DJ.
- Is Credenhill a protected site?
- Yes — Credenhill is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Credenhill free to visit?
- Yes, Credenhill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Credenhill?
- The nearest railway station is Broomy Hill, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR4 7DJ.