Hawford Explained

Country:England
Coordinates:52.2446°N -2.2265°W
Official Name:Hawford
Static Image:Hawford dovecot - geograph.org.uk - 73292.jpg
Static Image Width:180px
Static Image Caption:Hawford dovecot
Shire District:Wychavon
Shire County:Worcestershire
Region:West Midlands
Os Grid Reference:SO846607

Hawford is a hamlet in Worcestershire, England.

It falls within two parishes; North Claines and Ombersley and Doverdale in the outer suburbs of Worcester about 3 miles from the city centre. It is bisected by the River Salwarpe, the Droitwich - Worcester Canal and is also bounded by the River Severn.

Landmarks

Hawford Dovecote, owned by the National Trust, is a 16th-century half-timbered building. It is a remnant of a former monastic grange.

Hawford House to the south of Hawford is a Grade II listed 18th century house, now converted to apartments.

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