Discover the Black and White Villages of Herefordshire




Eardisland

 

  Eardisland on the river arrow is perhaps the prettiest village in Herefordshire.

An exceptional building is Staik house, built around 1300 as a Yeoman’s Hall with many original windows and door intact.

The 17th century Georgian dovecote contains over 900 nesting alcoves in the upper story and the church of St Mary the virgin which is of Norman origin is always ready to welcome visitors who wish to sample the peace and calm of a traditional village church.

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Eardisland grew around a castle which has long since vanished although the great moated mound where the castle once stood can still be seen.

The Eardisland Dovecote is one of Eardisland’s most distinctive historical buildings. Its origins are probably late 17th or early 18th century, although the earliest reference to a dovecote in the village is 1469. The present building, renovated and restored in 2000, was formerly part of the Manor House estate. It now functions as an information and exhibition centre for the village offering interesting historical displays and information on the area alongside a shop selling local produce.

Open daily all year, free of charge with disabled access to the ground floor

Eardisland’s fame lies in its picturesque setting on the banks of the River Arrow. It has many fine black and white buildings, some of which date back to the 15th century, a lovely church, an unusual late 17th century dovecote and several other buildings and features of historical and archaeological interest.

Continue through Eardisland towards Leominster a journey of about 4 miles.

Detour about 3 miles from Eardisland turn left signed Kingsland and drive into the village about 1 mile. Kingsland is a large and attractive village with a number of black and white houses as well as fine examples of 17th and 18th century brick buildings. It is also home to Border Oak a company which continues the black and white convention by building half-timbered houses using traditional methods all over the world.

Retrace your route to the main road turn left and in about 1 mile you will reach Leominster.

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