Castles · South West England
Dymock
In or near Linton.
Dymock is a village and civil parish in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England, about four miles south of Ledbury. In 2014 the parish had an estimated population of 1,205. Dymock is t
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ledbury · 7.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dymock is a village and civil parish in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England, about four miles south of Ledbury. In 2014 the parish had an estimated population of 1,205. Dymock is the origin of the Dymock Red, a cider apple, and Stinking Bishop cheese.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Dymock is a village and civil parish in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England, about four miles south of Ledbury. In 2014 the parish had an estimated population of 1,205. Dymock is the origin of the Dymock Red, a cider apple, and Stinking Bishop cheese.
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Background
History
In the village of Dymock there are several interesting buildings which include cruck beam cottages; "The White House", which was the birthplace of John Kyrle, the "Man of Ross", in 1637; Ann Cam School of 1825 and St Mary's Church, a patchwork history in brick and stone with Anglo-Norman origins, and is a Grade I listed building. Nearby stands the only remaining village pub, which was purchased by Parish Council to help preserve a thriving village. The pub is rented and run by a landlord and supported by a local fundraising and social committee "Friends of the Beauchamp Arms" (FOBA). A former pub, The Crown, closed in 1993. Dymock was served by the Hereford & Gloucester Canal, opened in…
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- Coordinates
- 51.9790, -2.4400
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Dymock
- Postcode
- GL18 2AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Ledbury — 7.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Dymock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Hawkins Monument, In The Churchyard, About 14 Metres South Of West End Of Nave, Church Of St Mary
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Smith Monument, In The Churchyard, About 4 Metres West Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary
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Elliott Monument In The Churchyard, About 21 Metres South Of West End Of Tower, Church Of St Mary
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Hawkins Monument, In The Churchyard, About 14 Metres South Of West End Of Nave, Church Of St Mary
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Smith Monument, In The Churchyard, About 4 Metres West Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary
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St Mary's Church
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dymock?
- Dymock is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL18 2AZ), in the parish of Dymock.
- What is Dymock?
- Dymock is a village and civil parish in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England, about four miles south of Ledbury. In 2014 the parish had an estimated population of 1,205. Dymock is t
- How do I get to Dymock?
- The nearest railway station is Ledbury, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL18 2AZ.
- Is Dymock a protected site?
- Yes — Dymock is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Dymock charge admission?
- Dymock typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Dymock?
- The nearest railway station is Ledbury, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL18 2AZ.