Lower Broadheath is a thriving village 3miles from Worcester and approximate13 miles from the wonderful Malvern Hills
I have been working in this area for over a year now and have noticed this church from a short distance away and have been intrigued by what the weather vein could be, so I checked it out and was very surprised with what it was, now looking to expand my own hides I thought this would be a good church for others to visit, and have placed a cache with a good view of the church, the co-ordinates(I have had different readings each visit so these are the best I could get) will also bring you to a small car park and the start of a footpath
this could be a cache & dash, or stay awhile and enjoy a walk in the park
Christ Church Lower Broardheath (1903/4) came into being from meetings that had been held at the local village school to consider building the church and burial ground for the village. Admiral Britten, who presided, stated the present Church was not large enough, and as further accommodation for the school was required, suggested the old Church could be used as a schoolroom,he told the meeting that members of Mr A E Lord's family had promised an acre of land suitable for the site of the new Church and burial ground. Lord Dudley promised to give red sandstone from his Holt quarry. A committee was formed to choose an architect, and to appeal for funds, by June of that year £2000 had been collected. On July 21st the sub committee met to consider the tenders. The lowest tender Messrs. Collins and Godfrey of Tewkesbury was accepted this was £2853. On November 5th 1903 saw the laying of the foundation stone of the new church. In March 1904 building was progressing. The church was consecrated on September 29th Michelmas Day, and the Lord Bishop of the Diocese legally consecrated the Church. The magnificent church at Lower Broadheath, features a 16th. century, fully rigged sailing ship weather vane. It is said that this is the only example in the country, it pivots on a brass ball. This magnificent wind vane of solid copper was given by Violet Britton, Daughter of Admiral Britton in 1920.
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