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Fownhope is a small, quiet parish situated in Herefordshire, England. We have a fine church, Saint Mary's, which dates back to the twelfth century and has many outstanding features.

The village still retains much of its original character, and is set in rolling countryside with outstanding views over the River Wye and the surrounding countryside.

Fownhope has developed over the centuries along an ancient route leading from Hereford to Gloucester, at a place where the river Wye could be conveniently crossed. The large parish extends from the banks of the Wye, across the wooded hills of West Wood, Fownhope Park and Cherry Hill topped with the site of an Iron Age hill fort, and up the slopes of Haugh Wood. The parish also includes the settlement on Common Hill and the delightful Rudge End valley, birthplace of Tom Winter who under the name Spring became England's Barenuckle Champion in 1823. Fownhope's name is derived from Old English meaning 'valley of the flag' or possibly 'variegated valley'.

The total number of people on the electoral roll is approx 802

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