Castles · South West England
English Bicknor
In or near Welsh Bicknor.
English Bicknor is a village and civil parish in the Forest of Dean district of west Gloucestershire, England. The 2011 Census recorded the population as 408. The village is near the county boundary w
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 5.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
English Bicknor is a village and civil parish in the Forest of Dean district of west Gloucestershire, England. The 2011 Census recorded the population as 408. The village is near the county boundary with Herefordshire, opposite which is the village of Welsh Bicknor. The two villages are on opposite sides of the River Wye.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
English Bicknor is a village and civil parish in the Forest of Dean district of west Gloucestershire, England. The 2011 Census recorded the population as 408. The village is near the county boundary with Herefordshire, opposite which is the village of Welsh Bicknor. The two villages are on opposite sides of the River Wye.
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Background
History
English Bicknor is one of the ancient villages of the Forest of Dean, situated at the top of a hill overlooking the Wye Valley, and once the site of English Bicknor Castle, a motte and bailey castle, the remnants of which can still be seen. Close to the village is Bicknor Court, an imposing house some 400 years old. Situated between Symond's Yat and Lower Lydbrook on high ground opposite its namesake Welsh Bicknor. English Bicknor is first recorded as a hamlet in 1066. The parish is primarily agricultural and industrial. Its main attraction is the small Norman Church of England parish church of St Mary the Virgin which has notable internal 12th-century stonemasonry and sculpture. The church…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8380, -2.6090
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- English Bicknor
- Postcode
- GL16 7PF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 5.9 km
- Official site
- www.englishbicknor.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: English Bicknor (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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English Bicknor Castle
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Church of St Mary the Virgin
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Eastbach Court
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Sarah Siddons House The Old House
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Symonds Yat promontory fort
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Wild Woods Centre
Natural landmarks · 1.8 km
Symonds Yat Rock
Viewpoints · 1.8 km
Wet Sink (Slaughter Stream Cave)
Caves · 1.9 km
The chalet
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
Wildlife sculpture
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is English Bicknor?
- English Bicknor is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7PF), in the parish of English Bicknor.
- What is English Bicknor?
- English Bicknor is a village and civil parish in the Forest of Dean district of west Gloucestershire, England. The 2011 Census recorded the population as 408. The village is near the county boundary w
- How do I get to English Bicknor?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7PF.
- Is English Bicknor a protected site?
- Yes — English Bicknor is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Does English Bicknor charge admission?
- English Bicknor typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to English Bicknor?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7PF.