Kinsham, Hereford And Worcester

Flower Delivery to Kinsham – A Village in the Wooded Hills of Herefordshire

Kinsham is a Herefordshire villages situated in the Marches and is close to the border with Wales, with the town of Presteigne being the nearest. The village is surrounded by Stapleton and Lingen and it lies on the River Lugg.

Those interested in long-distance trails might like the Herefordshire Trail, a long-distance footpath that forms a circular walk in Herefordshire. The path crosses the River Lugg (where Kinsham lies) and then makes its way up to Cole's Hill. You can make this a romantic event where you present Kinsham flowers to your date a day before your walk or after. But if you can't get flowers in Kinsham, there's always the option to send flowers to Kinsham through placing an order online.

HISTORY

Human occupation in Kinsham extends as far back as the Bronze Age, based on evidence at a round barrow.

The Battle of Mortimer's Cross (a major battle of the Wars of the Roses) was fought on either the 2nd or 3rd of February 1461 downstream from Kinsham. After the battle, it is said that the Lancastrian soldiers were trapped where trapped where the river gorge narrows at Kinsham when they were retreating. According to local folklore, the river turned red with the blood of the soldiers when they were killed.

In the National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland, Kinsham is described in two parts: Upper and Lower Kinsham. The Upper portion is described as being “on the river Lug, contiguous to Lower Kinsham” while the Lower part is described as “a small agricultural place.”

ATTRACTIONS

If you love old structures, there are quite a few of interest here in Kinsham. In fact, there are four listed buildings in the village. Here they are:

Church of All Saints – a Grade II* listed building that is still being used for regular services. The church dates back to the 14th century but there is evidence of woodwork from the 18th century. The church is Anglican and is dedicated to All Saints.

Kinsham Court – located next to the church. This mansion is a Grade II listed building and is where Lord Byron lived from 1812 to 1813 when he wrote the first two cantos of Childe Harold. Florence Nightingale also spent time at the mansion when she was a child.

Lower Court – Grade II listed building

The Old Rectory – another Grade II listed building

Recreation

Herefordshire Trail – a long-distance footpath that passes through the village.

Kart racing – there is a track located west of the village.

Nearby Attractions

Wigmore Castle – former stronghold of the Mortimer family. It was dismantled so it wouldn't be used during the Civil War and as such, it is one of the most striking ruins in England.

Hergest Croft Gardens – features a collection of trees, shrubs, flower borders and a kitchen garden all set in 70 acres in the heart of the Welsh Marshes.

Croft Castle and Parkland – a castle that is surrounded by historic woodland, farm and parkland. Here, you can try many beautiful walks that include exploring an ancient hillfort, exploring the area round the River Lugg and seeing lots of trees and wildlife.

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