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The most famous of Lowsonford's buildings is the "Fleur de Lys" [[public house|pub]] which is known for its [[meat pies]]. Every two years there is a Village Show<ref>{{cite |url=https://lowsonfordrowingto.wixsite.com/villageshow|accessdate=6 July 2017}}</ref>(previously known as the Flower Show) which is run jointly with the neighbouring settlement of [[Rowington]] which hosts the show in the other years. |
The most famous of Lowsonford's buildings is the "Fleur de Lys" [[public house|pub]] which is known for its [[meat pies]]. Every two years there is a Village Show<ref>{{cite |url=https://lowsonfordrowingto.wixsite.com/villageshow|accessdate=6 July 2017}}</ref>(previously known as the Flower Show) which is run jointly with the neighbouring settlement of [[Rowington]] which hosts the show in the other years. |
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In May 2015 an [[Antony Gormley]] statue of an iron man was placed by the canal lock here. It was removed in May 2016.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-32631681| title=Sir Antony Gormley sculpture unveiled on Warwickshire canal| publisher=[[BBC]] |date= 7 May 2015|accessdate=26 January 2016}}</ref> |
In May 2015, an [[Antony Gormley]] statue of an iron man was placed by the canal lock here. The statue was one of five life-sized sculptures, known as ''Land'', that were placed near the centre and at four compass points of the UK in a commission by the [[Landmark Trust]] to celebrate its 50th anniversary.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-32702277|title=Gormley works placed at beauty spots|date=2015-05-12|access-date=2019-02-04|language=en-GB}}</ref> It was removed in May 2016.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-32631681| title=Sir Antony Gormley sculpture unveiled on Warwickshire canal| publisher=[[BBC]] |date= 7 May 2015|accessdate=26 January 2016}}</ref> |
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The village hall was built in 1936 and its main room can seat 75 people. The village church is dedicated to [[St Luke]]. |
The village hall was built in 1936 and its main room can seat 75 people. The village church is dedicated to [[St Luke]]. |
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In 2019, [[The Mirror (newspaper)|''The Mirror'']] identified the B95 postcode, of which covers Lowsonford, as the United Kingdom's burglary hotspot in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/britains-burglary-hotspot-postcodes-revealed-13839717|title=Britain's burglary hotspot postcodes revealed with affluent town topping list|last=Jolly|first=Bradley|date=2019-01-11|website=mirror|access-date=2019-02-04}}</ref> |
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Lowsonford is a small village within the parish of Rowington in Warwickshire, England. The village lies 4 miles (6.4 km) north-east of Henley-in-Arden.
General information
The most famous of Lowsonford's buildings is the "Fleur de Lys" pub which is known for its meat pies. Every two years there is a Village Show[1](previously known as the Flower Show) which is run jointly with the neighbouring settlement of Rowington which hosts the show in the other years.
In May 2015, an Antony Gormley statue of an iron man was placed by the canal lock here. The statue was one of five life-sized sculptures, known as Land, that were placed near the centre and at four compass points of the UK in a commission by the Landmark Trust to celebrate its 50th anniversary.[2] It was removed in May 2016.[3]
Geography
The Stratford-upon-Avon Canal runs through Lowsonford, and there are several locks.
History
The village hall was built in 1936 and its main room can seat 75 people. The village church is dedicated to St Luke.
In 2019, The Mirror identified the B95 postcode, of which covers Lowsonford, as the United Kingdom's burglary hotspot in 2018.[4]
References
- ^ https://lowsonfordrowingto.wixsite.com/villageshow, retrieved 6 July 2017
{{citation}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Gormley works placed at beauty spots". 2015-05-12. Retrieved 2019-02-04.
- ^ "Sir Antony Gormley sculpture unveiled on Warwickshire canal". BBC. 7 May 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
- ^ Jolly, Bradley (2019-01-11). "Britain's burglary hotspot postcodes revealed with affluent town topping list". mirror. Retrieved 2019-02-04.
External links
- Views around Lowsonford
- Map sources for Lowsonford
52°18′32″N 1°43′38″W / 52.30890°N 1.72714°W
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