(with thanks for photos and text to Cherry)
Weobley is part of the Hereford Black and White Trail and has several Tudor black and white houses.
Parts of the recent film Hamnet were shot in Weobley. There is also a Heritage Trail with plaques.
On the edge of the village SS Peter and Paul church has its origins in Norman times and has been added to and rebuilt over the centuries. The bell-tower was added in the mid 14th century (the second tallest in the county) and is set at an angle and thought to have doubled up as a fortified peel tower against Welsh raids.
We set off to the lovely medieval village of Weobly where Hamnet was filmed. Lots of sunshine, nice cafe and fascinating church.
The historic church SS Peter and Paul, with Norman origins.
The Wobbly (Weobley) Badger cafe. It was used as Shakespeare's birthplace in the Hamnet film.
And then on to Burton Court in the afternoon.
“Architecturally Burton Court is varied with influences ranging from Norman Medieval, Regency, Victorian and Edwardian periods. The Norman influence is noticeable in parts of the cellars and also on a large archaeological dig in the grounds that has been going on here since 2000. We have since amassed the largest medieval pottery collection in the county. We are still waiting to prove if we have the remains of an earlier castle settlement.
The centrepiece of the house is the spectacular 14th Century Great Hall; a remarkable survivor of medieval architecture that dates back to 1330. The Great Hall was used as a Court of Law for centuries, hence Burton Court. Oddly enough the court rolls in the 17th century state that people were held to court for not doing enough archery practice!”
The owner of Burton Court, Mr Simpson, did a very interesting guided tour!
And Mrs Simpson provided a wonderful cream tea for us all.
The 14th century Great Hall.
Green man detail in the carved fireplace.
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