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The hamlets of Heath and nearby [[Jay, Herefordshire|Jay]] formed a single [[township (England)|township]] and whilst in the present day form part of the civil parish of Leintwardine, and thus a part of Herefordshire, they were regarded as being part of [[Shropshire]] until the mid-19th century. |
The hamlets of Heath and nearby [[Jay, Herefordshire|Jay]] formed a single [[township (England)|township]] and whilst in the present day form part of the civil parish of Leintwardine, and thus a part of Herefordshire, they were regarded as being part of [[Shropshire]] until the mid-19th century. |
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Heath Farm is a large arable farm with recently constructed chicken breeding barns (by the [[Heart of Wales Line]]). Heath House, a [[English country house|country house]], has extensive [[stable]]s for horses. The B4367 road passes between these two (distinct) parts of the hamlet. |
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To the north is the hamlet of [[Hopton Heath]] (in Shropshire) with [[Hopton Heath railway station|its railway station]], to the southwest is the small village of [[Bedstone]] (in Shropshire), and to the east is the hamlet of [[Broadward]] (again, in Shropshire).<ref name=survey/> |
To the north is the hamlet of [[Hopton Heath]] (in Shropshire) with [[Hopton Heath railway station|its railway station]], to the southwest is the small village of [[Bedstone]] (in Shropshire), and to the east is the hamlet of [[Broadward]] (again, in Shropshire).<ref name=survey/> |
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Revision as of 21:12, 2 January 2013
Heath (or The Heath) is a hamlet in north Herefordshire, England.
It lies in the civil parish of Leintwardine, on the other side of the River Clun 2.5 miles (4.0 km) northwest of that village. Two equidistant routes between Leintwardine and Heath are possible: one via Jay Bridge, the other via Broadward Bridge (both crossing the Clun).[1]
The hamlets of Heath and nearby Jay formed a single township and whilst in the present day form part of the civil parish of Leintwardine, and thus a part of Herefordshire, they were regarded as being part of Shropshire until the mid-19th century.
Heath Farm is a large arable farm with recently constructed chicken breeding barns (by the Heart of Wales Line). Heath House, a country house, has extensive stables for horses. The B4367 road passes between these two (distinct) parts of the hamlet.
To the north is the hamlet of Hopton Heath (in Shropshire) with its railway station, to the southwest is the small village of Bedstone (in Shropshire), and to the east is the hamlet of Broadward (again, in Shropshire).[1]
References
- ^ a b Ordnance Survey mapping
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