Widemarsh Common

Widemarsh Common is a public open space in Hereford. It is owned by Herefordshire Council and is used primarily as a recreational ground for both cricket and football.^[1] It is the home pitch for Hereford Lads Club Cricket Club.^[2]

It was once the location for local cider firm W.M.Evans & Co who were eventually bought by Bulmers.^[3] The location of the company premises is not entirely clear.

Saint John Kemble was hanged, drawn and quartered at the common on 22 August 1679.^[4]

References[]

^ "Widemarsh Common, Hereford". Herefordshire Council. Retrieved 21 August 2010.
^ "Home > About Us > Directions". Herefordshire Football Association. Retrieved 21 August 2010.
^ "Herefordshire Through Time - Bulmer's Cider". Herefordshire Council. Archived from the original on 21 April 2011. Retrieved 21 August 2010.
^ "Herefordshire Through Time". Herefordshire Council. Retrieved 21 August 2010.

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A 1932 aerial view from the English Heritage Britain from Above website.

52°03′50″N 2°43′19″W / 52.064°N 2.722°W

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[1] "Widemarsh Common, Hereford". Herefordshire Council. Retrieved 21 August 2010.

[2] "Home > About Us > Directions". Herefordshire Football Association. Retrieved 21 August 2010.

[3] "Herefordshire Through Time - Bulmer's Cider". Herefordshire Council. Archived from the original on 21 April 2011. Retrieved 21 August 2010.

[4] "Herefordshire Through Time". Herefordshire Council. Retrieved 21 August 2010.

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