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Lyonshall is a large parish in north-west Herefordshire, close to the Welsh border town of Kington. It has a population of some 750 people in around 280 dwellings - most of which are clustered around the village centre near the Royal George Inn which was built in '600. Lyonshall boasts an ''th century castle, a fine church, a well-preserved length of Offa's Dyke and a clearly visible site of a now-abandoned medieval village. As well as this earlier historical heritage it is crossed by the route of a horse-drawn tramway, which operated from '820 to '860 before being overtaken by the railway. Stone sleepers are clearly visible along the tramway's route as it winds through a medieval deer park on its way between Kington and nearby Eardisley. The line of the railways - now no longer in use - can clearly be seen as they cross the parish, and in the north of the parish at Titley Junction Station runs the longest privately-owned steam railway in Herefordshire. This is a haven for steam enthusiasts, and the haunting sound of the whistle can be heard all over the parish. Description by Chris Smith
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Attractions near Lyonshall
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Hergest Croft Gardens
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Hergest Croft Gardens lie in the heart of the Welsh Marches with stunning views towards the Black Mountains. |
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Kinnersley Castle
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Kinnersley Castle was one of the many Marches castles sited by the Normans along the Welsh border. As seen today it is mainly the remodelled Elizabethan manor house of the Vaughan family. |
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Moccas Court
(8 Miles)*
Built by Anthony Keck in 1775 overlooking the River Wye, decoration including the round room and oval stair by Robert Adam.Now run as exclusive country house guests accommodation, see website |
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Towns near Lyonshall
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Kington Tourist Information
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Titley Tourist Information
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Woonton Tourist Information
(3 Miles)*
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Hotels near Lyonshall
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Self Catering near Lyonshall
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This cottage, close to the town centre, was formerly a cider making farmhouse. It sleeps 7/8 people in five bedrooms. The cottage has a wealth of character with wood floors, beams, exposed stone and the most idyllic gardens. |
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A detached victorian town house, which sleeps 10 people in 5 bedrooms. This is a wonderful house in the centre of Presteigne, close to Radnor Forest and ideal for exploring the borderlands of Wales and England. |
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