Hawford

Hawford
Hawford dovecot
Hawford
Location within Worcestershire
OS grid referenceSO846607
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
PoliceWest Mercia
FireHereford and Worcester
AmbulanceWest Midlands

Hawford is a hamlet in Worcestershire, England, located in the outer suburbs of Worcester, about 3 miles (4.8 km) from the city centre.

It falls within two parishes, North Claines and Ombersley. It is bisected by the River Salwarpe and the Droitwich-Worcester Canal, and is also bounded by the River Severn.

Landmarks

Hawford Dovecote, owned by the National Trust, is a 16th-century half-timbered building. It is a remnant of a former monastic grange.[1][2] The Trust describes it as "virtually unaltered since the late 16th century".[3]

Hawford House, located one mile to the south of Hawford,[4] is a Grade II listed 18th century house, now converted to apartments.[5] Charles Castle, of Hawford House, served as High Sheriff of Worcestershire in 1881.

References

  1. ^ Historic England. "Hawford Dovecote (Grade II*) (1081151)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
  2. ^ Historic England. "Dovecote at Hawford Grange (1005261)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
  3. ^ National Trust, Hawford Dovecote, accessed on 26 February 2026
  4. ^ Google Maps
  5. ^ Historic England. "Hawford House (Grade II) (1173079)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
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