Towns & cities · West Midlands
Middleton on the Hill
Middleton on the Hill — village in Herefordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leominster · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Middleton on the Hill, the nearest railway station is Leominster, which is approximately 6.9 km away. The postcode for the area is SY8 4BE, and entry to the town is free.
About
Middleton on the Hill is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 228 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Herefordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.2770°, -2.6730°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Middleton on the Hill is a village in north east Herefordshire, England, near the border with Worcestershire. Middleton-on-the-Hill lies a few miles to the east of the A49 between Ludlow and Leominster. Middleton on the Hill is one of the 53 Thankful Villages in England and Wales that suffered no fatalities during the Great War of 1914 to 1918; as it did not suffer any losses in World War II either, it is one of 13 villages considered "doubly thankful".
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Background
Architecture
Saint Mary's church is in the Norman and Early English styles and has a large tower which contained three bells. This older church had outlived the chapel which was demolished in 1800. In the churchyard is a war memorial that unusually is shaped like a lantern. The inscription reads: <poem> A thank offering to Almighty God "At evening time it shall be light " for the safe return of all the men from this parish who fought in the Great War 1914 - 1918 and 1939 - 1945 </poem> In 1874 a school was erected at a cost of £210 that could cater for 42 children. A building stood here was called Moor Abbey and was the remains of a much older building. This building would have had a moat. A short…
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- Coordinates
- 52.2770, -2.6730
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Middleton on the Hill
- Postcode
- SY8 4BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Population
- 228
- Nearest railway station
- Leominster — 6.9 km
- Official site
- mapit.mysociety.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q2045655 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Middleton on the Hill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Middleton on the Hill Church - geograph.org.uk - 454690.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Middleton on the Hill is a village in Mid Wales with a population of 228. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 228
- Constituency
- North Herefordshire
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Where to eat & stay near Middleton on the Hill
Places to stay
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Flagship📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Middleton on the Hill?
- Middleton on the Hill is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY8 4BE), in the parish of Middleton on the Hill.
- What is Middleton on the Hill?
- Middleton on the Hill — village in Herefordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Middleton on the Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Leominster, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY8 4BE.
- Is Middleton on the Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Middleton on the Hill is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Middleton on the Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Middleton on the Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Middleton on the Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Leominster, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY8 4BE.