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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches Β· West Midlands

Kenchester

In or near Credenhill.

Free admission

Kenchester in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Lady Southampton's Chapel (Kenchester) - geograph.org.uk - 8178288

Fabian Musto β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Broomy Hill Β· 6.9 km
  • Free entry

About

Kenchester is a place of interest in Wales Mid, United Kingdom β€” drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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Official information

Kenchester is a site of historical significance, integrated into the Historic Environment Record. It is part of a project aimed at consolidating historical records and providing access to relevant information.

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

Kenchester is a parish in Herefordshire, England. It is about 5.5 miles (9 km) west-northwest of Hereford. Kenchester is near the Romano-British town of Magnis, and was once part of the Angles' Magonsæte kingdom. The Church of St Michael is a Grade I listed building.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
52.0813, -2.8219
Parish
Kenchester
Postcode
HR4 7QJ
Parliamentary constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire
Nearest railway station
Broomy Hill β€” 6.9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Magnae DobunnorumπŸ“· 3

Hill forts Β· West Midlands

Magnae Dobunnorum

Magnae Dobunnorum β€” Romano-British town and archaeological site.

FreeπŸ•β†— pastscape.org.uk
Roman road on Right, modern road on left - geograph.org.uk - 8059674πŸ“· 3

Archaeological sites Β· West Midlands

Magnis

Magnis β€” a archaeological in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— pastscape.org.uk
St Michael, Kenchester - geograph.org.uk - 7867636πŸ“· 4

Heritage railway stations Β· West Midlands

Credenhill railway station

Credenhill railway station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Free
The Weir GardenπŸ“· 5

Gardens Β· West Midlands

The Weir Garden

The Weir Garden β€” National Trust property in Herefordshire, England.

πŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— nationaltrust.org.uk
Credenhill - geograph.org.uk - 167962πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· West Midlands

Credenhill War Memorial

Credenhill War Memorial β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•
CredenhillπŸ“· 3

Towns & cities Β· West Midlands

Credenhill

Credenhill β€” village in Herefordshire, England, UK.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Ά

Where to eat & stay near Kenchester

Places to stay

Farm on Station Road, Moorhampton - geograph.org.uk - 7217364πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· West Midlands

Moorhampton Caravan & Motorhome Club Park

Moorhampton Caravan & Motorhome Club Park β€” a caravan park in wales mid.

The River Wye - geograph.org.uk - 8066527πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Mid Wales

Bycross Farm Campsite

Bycross Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in wales mid.

House at Moreton-on-Lugg - geograph.org.uk - 4873583πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· West Midlands

Cuckoo's Corner Caravan Site

Cuckoo's Corner Caravan Site β€” a campsite in wales mid.

β†— cuckooscorner.com
Nat West Bank, Hereford - geograph.org.uk - 6164108πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· West Midlands

The Green Dragon

The Green Dragon β€” a hotel in wales mid.

β†— greendragon-hereford.co.uk
View from Sunny Bank - geograph.org.uk - 5993123πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· West Midlands

Grit Hill Lodge

Grit Hill Lodge β€” a hostel in wales mid.

Towards the Mill Restaurant, Poston Mill, Peterchurch - geograph.org.uk - 7465516πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Mid Wales

Poston Mill C.& C. Park

Poston Mill C.& C. Park β€” a campsite in wales mid.

Places to eat & drink

East window of Coningsby Hospital - geograph.org.uk - 7302236πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· West Midlands

Oxford Arms Inn

Oxford Arms Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

The Black Lion - geograph.org.uk - 7099715πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· West Midlands

Black Lion Inn

Black Lion Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

β†— herefordcitylife.co.uk
Behind the shops - geograph.org.uk - 7824131πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· West Midlands

The Grapes Tavern

The Grapes Tavern in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Discover Herefordshire - geograph.org.uk - 3600853πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· West Midlands

Spread Eagle Inn

Spread Eagle Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Entrance to Quarry Field (Lugwardine) - geograph.org.uk - 6165734πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· West Midlands

The Crown And Anchor Inn

The Crown And Anchor Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Road bridge over the dismantled Hereford to Brecon Railway - geograph.org.uk - 3067613πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Mid Wales

Masons Arms

Masons Arms in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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Historic churches Β· West Midlands

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Church of St Leonard, BlithfieldπŸ“· 3

Historic churches Β· West Midlands

Church of St Leonard, Blithfield

Church of St Leonard, Blithfield β€” Grade I listed church, Blithfield, United Kingdom.

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Church of St Michael and All Angels, Hamstall RidwareπŸ“· 3

Historic churches Β· West Midlands

Church of St Michael and All Angels, Hamstall Ridware

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Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn RidwareπŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· West Midlands

Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kenchester?
Kenchester is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR4 7QJ), in the parish of Kenchester.
What is Kenchester?
Kenchester in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Kenchester?
The nearest railway station is Broomy Hill, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR4 7QJ.
Is Kenchester a protected site?
Yes β€” Kenchester is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Kenchester free to visit?
Yes, Kenchester is free to enter.
How do I get to Kenchester?
The nearest railway station is Broomy Hill, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR4 7QJ.