Ewyas Harold
Parish in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.953, -2.896 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SO 38 28 |
| Population: | 1,007 |
| Dialling code: | 01981 (Wormbridge) |
Ewyas Harold is a small, rural village and civil parish tucked into rolling farmland in Herefordshire, close to the Welsh border in the area often called the Welsh Marches. The setting is characteristically verdant, with lanes, hedgerows and nearby hills offering good walking country and a strong sense of agricultural landscape rather than urban bustle.
Despite its modest size, Ewyas Harold has notable historic interest: the earthwork of a Norman motte-and-bailey castle and an ancient parish church hint at its medieval past, while the local economy remains largely agricultural with a smattering of tourism, small businesses and village activities that keep community life steady and neighbourly. The village’s combination of history, countryside and simple local festivals or markets makes it a quietly appealing spot for visitors exploring Herefordshire and the borderlands.
Postcode districts covering Ewyas Harold
Most populated places nearby
- Hereford 10.5 miles17 km
- Cwmbran Central 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Cwmbrân 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Pontypool 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Ebbw Vale 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Ebbw Vale North 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Ebbw Vale South 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Risca East 25 miles40.2 km
- Chepstow 24 miles38.7 km
- Blackwood 23.6 miles38 km
- Brynmawr 16 miles25.8 km
- Tredegar 19.7 miles31.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Ewyas Harold and Pontrilas Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Pontrilas Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Rowlstone Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Dulas Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Kentchurch Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bacton Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Abbey Dore Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Golden Valley South Ward 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Longtown Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Kilpeck Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Llancillo Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Crucorney Ward 3.5 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Ewyas Harold
HR2 0TY, HR2 0HT, HR2 0HG, HR2 0JD, HR2 0EF, HR2 0PQ, HR2 0EN, HR2 0ER, HR2 0EL … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 40.1 miles64.6 km
- Cardiff Airport 43 miles69.1 km
- Abergavenny Railway Station 10.6 miles17 km
- Hereford Railway Station 10.9 miles17.6 km
Hotels near Ewyas Harold Ad
- Pilgrim Hotel 3 7.2 miles11.6 km
Schools in Ewyas Harold
- Ewyas Harold Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Harewood Estate 9 miles14.5 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Rotherwas Estate 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Edgar Street Stadium 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 14.9 miles24 km
- Hoar Wood Forest 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Old Park wood Forest 17 miles27.3 km
- Cuckoo Wood Forest 17 miles27.4 km