Monkland and Stretford
Parish in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.207, -2.81 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 44 56 |
| Dialling code: | 01568 (Leominster) |
The civil parish of Monkland and Stretford sits in the rolling countryside of Herefordshire in England, a short distance from the market town of Leominster. The landscape is typical of the county, with pasture, orchards and hedgerow-lined lanes, giving the area a distinctly rural, agricultural character punctuated by farmsteads and small hamlets.
The name Monkland reflects monastic origins and the parish contains a number of historic buildings and features that hint at medieval roots; local life remains centred on farming, village institutions and occasional community events. It’s a quiet, close-knit place valued for its scenic lanes, local heritage and convenient access to nearby towns for employment and services.
Postcode districts covering Monkland and Stretford
Most populated places nearby
- Hereford 11.2 miles18 km
- Great Malvern 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Stourport-on-Severn 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Leominster 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Ross-on-Wye 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Ludlow 12 miles19.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Leominster South Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Eardisland Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Dilwyn Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Leominster West Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Birley with Upper Hill Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Leominster Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Kingsland Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Pembridge Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Eyton Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Westhope Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- King's Pyon Parish 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Hope under Dinmore Parish 4 miles6.4 km
Example postcodes in Monkland and Stretford
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 48 miles77.2 km
- Bristol Airport 57.1 miles91.8 km
- Leominster Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Hereford Railway Station 10.9 miles17.6 km
Hotels near Monkland and Stretford Ad
- Riverside Inn, Aymestrey 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- The Swan Hotel 9.4 miles15.1 km
- The Radnorshire Arms Hotel 3 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Burton Hotel and Cloud Nine 3 9.4 miles15.1 km
Local points of interest
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Easton Court Estate 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Edgar Street Stadium 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Rotherwas Estate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Clee Hills Hill 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Hoar Wood Forest 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Harewood Estate 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Witley Court Historic site 19.6 miles31.5 km