Herefordshire - Historic Buildings

When the Ledbury Town Council offices were being renovated in 1989 no-one knew that a hidden historical treasure waited to be uncovered (literally) after hundreds of years hidden from view.
Town Council Offices, 1 Church Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire, England, HR8 1DH

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Heritage Highlight: Outstanding Elizabethan wall paintings

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The Black and White House (also known as The Old House) dates to 1621 and is one of the finest timber-framed buildings in Hereford, if not in all of England. It was built to serve as a home and shop for a local butcher. It was in constant use until 1929 when it was converted to serve as a local museum focussed on life in Jacobean times.
High Town, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, HR1 2AA

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The National Trust owns a vast Herefordshire estate centred on Lower Brockhampton, taking in 1700 acres of woodland and farmland. At the heart of the estate is Lower Brockhampton Manor, a 14th century moated manor house guarded by a timber-framed gatehouse. There is also a ruined chapel in the grounds and an extensive system of trails throughout the estate.
Bringsty, Bromyard, Herefordshire, England, WR6 5TB

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Heritage Highlight: 14th century moated manor house

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Cwmmau Farmhouse is an early 17th-century timber-framed house surrounded by old farm buildings. It is an excellent example of a vernacular 'black-and-white' building. The farmhouse was rescued from dereliction by the owner, who bequeathed it to the National Trust in 1965 with a wish that it be preserved for the nation.
Cwmma Road, Brilley, Whitney-on-Wye, Herefordshire, England, HR3 6JP

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Heritage Highlight: Excellent example of a 17th-century vernacular timber-framed building

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David Garrick was perhaps the first celebrity actor, celebrated for his stage performances in London's west end. He was born at the Angel Inn ion Hereford in 1717. The inn is gone, but a plaque on Angel House marks the location.
Widemarsh Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, HR4 9EA

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Grange Court is a picturesque timber-framed building erected in 1633 to serve as Leominster's market hall. It was built by John Abel, who became the King's Carpenter under Charles I. It is now a community centre and heritage hub.
Pinsley Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, England, HR6 8NL

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Heritage Highlight: Outstanding timber-frame construction

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An iconic statue of a Hereford Bull -- a breed native to Herefordshire -- stands in High Town, in front of the Black and White House Museum. The statue commemorates the city's connection with Herefordshire cattle and is a very popular attraction for visitors.
High Town, Hereford, Herefordshire, England

Attraction Type: Historic Property - Landmark
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Hereford's Town Hall was built in 1904 and is a stunning Grade II* listed building. The Town Hall is home to the Heritage Suite, tracing the city's history, and you can see civic regalia and silver collection in the Mayor's Parlour.
St Owen Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, HR1 2PJ

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Heritage Highlight: 1189 royal charter

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Hereford's war memorial stands in St Peter's Square, immediately south of St Peter's Church and opposite Shirehall. The striking Grade II listed structure is in the style of a medieval Eleanor Cross.
St Peter's Square, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, HR1 2LE

Attraction Type: Historic Property - Memorial
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Heritage Highlight: Grade II listed memorial in the style of an Eleanor Cross

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The 17th-century Market Hall in Ledbury is a beautiful timber-framed building erected in 1617 and still serving as a venue for regular markets. It is one of the finest examples of traditional 'black and white' architecture in Herefordshire and has been attributed to John Abel, the King's Carpenter.
High Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire, England, HR8 1DL

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Heritage Highlight: The only timber-framed market hall in Herefordshire still in its original location

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