Towns & cities · West Midlands
Throckmorton
Throckmorton — village and civil parish in Wychavon, Worcestershire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pershore · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Throckmorton in Worcestershire, the nearest railway station is Pershore, located 3.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Throckmorton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 616 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 200 people. Address: WR10. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Wychavon, Worcestershire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.1451°, -2.0301°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Throckmorton is a small village and civil parish in the administrative district of Wychavon, in the county of Worcestershire, England. The village lies 3.5 miles northeast of Pershore, five miles north-west of Evesham and 9 miles southeast of the city of Worcester. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 266. The name Throckmorton possibly derives from the Old English þrocmeretūn or þrocmōrtūn, meaning 'settlement by a pond with a drain' or 'settlement by a moor with a drain'.
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Background
Description
The village is ancient and the earliest extant remains are parts of the church and bell-tower (now a chapelry), dating from the 13th century. Excavations discovered the stone foundations of an even earlier church on the site. The church has no electricity and is lit by gas-lamps and candles.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1451, -2.0301
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wychavon
- Parish
- Throckmorton
- Postcode
- WR10
- Parliamentary constituency
- Droitwich and Evesham
- Population
- 200
- Nearest railway station
- Pershore — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q946049 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Throckmorton, Worcestershire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Throckmorton Church - geograph.org.uk - 10665.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Throckmorton is a village located in Worcestershire, in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 200. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 200
- Administrative county
- Worcestershire
- Constituency
- Droitwich and Evesham
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Throckmorton
3 attractions within 12 km.
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Bishampton War Memorial
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Church Lench War Memorial
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Bishampton War Memorial
Bishampton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · West Midlands
Moat House Pinvin Manor
Moat House Pinvin Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Wyre Piddle
Wyre Piddle — village in Worcestershire, England, UK.
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Wyre Bridge
Wyre Bridge — a Grade II-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · West Midlands
Settlement site N of Spring Hill
Settlement site N of Spring Hill — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Pershore Station
Pershore Station — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Throckmorton
Places to stay
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White Hall Farm
White Hall Farm — a caravan park in england west midlands.
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Evesham Vale Caravan Park
Evesham Vale Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
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Comberton Caravan and Camping Site
Comberton Caravan and Camping Site — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Hampton Ferry Caravan Park
Hampton Ferry Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Avon Riverside Park
Avon Riverside Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Ye Olde Red Horse
Ye Olde Red Horse — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Green Dragon Inn
Green Dragon Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Queen Elizabeth Inn
The Queen Elizabeth Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Broom Tavern
Broom Tavern in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Rose And Crown Public House And Attached Outbuilding
The Rose And Crown Public House And Attached Outbuilding in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Flagship📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Throckmorton?
- Throckmorton is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR10), in the parish of Throckmorton.
- What is Throckmorton?
- Throckmorton — village and civil parish in Wychavon, Worcestershire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Throckmorton?
- The nearest railway station is Pershore, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR10.
- Is Throckmorton free to visit?
- Yes, Throckmorton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Throckmorton?
- The nearest railway station is Pershore, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR10.