Hawford

Hawford
Hawford dovecot
Hawford is located in Worcestershire
Hawford
Hawford
Location within Worcestershire
OS grid referenceSO846607
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
PoliceWest Mercia
FireHereford and Worcester
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UK
England
Worcestershire
52°14′40″N 2°13′35″W / 52.244554°N 2.226491°W / 52.244554; -2.226491

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. The Trust describes it as "virtually unaltered since the late 16th century".

Hawford House, located one mile to the south of Hawford, is a Grade II listed 18th century house, now converted to apartments. 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.