Much Birch
| Much Birch | |
|---|---|
 Parish Church of St Mary and St Thomas Becket | |
  Much Birch Location within Herefordshire | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode district | HR2 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Hereford and Worcester |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Much Birch is a village and civil parish in Herefordshire, England, between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye.[1] The village has an approximate population of 500 residents. [2]The parish includes the settlements of Kings Thorn, Much Birch and parts of Wormelow.
The village extends for about 1.5 miles (2 km) along the A49, a busy trunk road running from the border with South Wales to North West England.
The church of St Mary and St Thomas of Canterbury by Thomas Foster dates from 1837. The chancel ceiling is painted with cherubs peeping over clouds.[3] The village also features the 12th-century St Mary's Church, which is a Grade II listed building and includes a Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower.[2]
The settlement of Much Birch also consists of a primary school. Additional amenities in the village include traditional pubs and restaurants serving locally sourced food and drink, a village hall, and a post office.[4]
Much Birch is a popular destination for tourists, drawn by its peaceful surroundings and rich history. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside and is a popular spot for walkers and cyclists. It is situated close to the Wye Valley, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is home to a variety of wildlife including otters, kingfishers, and peregrine falcons. Visitors can explore the area by foot or by bike, enjoying the scenery and tranquility.[2]
The Much Birch Parish Council serves as the closest tier of local government, providing updates on community events and issues, and acting as an information resource for both residents and visitors.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Hereford and Leominster (Landranger Maps) (B2 ed.), Ordnance Survey, 2007, ISBN 978-0-319-22953-8
- ^ a b c "Welcome | Much Birch Parish". www.muchbirchparish.org.uk. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ Pevsner, Nikolaus (1963). The Buildings of England - Herefordshire. New Haven and London: Yale University Press. p. 272. ISBN 978-0-300-09609-5.
{{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) - ^ a b "Town and Village Guide - Much Birch in Herefordshire - United Kingdom". www.townandvillageguide.com. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
External links
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