Pershore, Worcestershire
Pershore is a market town on the River Avon in the south-east of Worcestershire. Pershore Abbey, dating from Saxon times, was largely demolished at the Dissolution. The tower, choir and south transept remain, forming the Church of the Holy Cross. The town contains much elegant Georgian architecture. The Pershore Plum Festival is held annually in August to celebrate the local tradition of growing plums. The town is within the council area of Wychavon (Worcestershire).
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Worcestershire
Lat, Long: 52.111607,-2.075712
Grid Reference: SO 9491 4592
Civil Parish: Pershore CP
Council Area: Wychavon CA (Worcestershire CA)
Police Area: West Mercia PA
GBPN ID: 35699
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Pershore,_Worcestershire_35699
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Worcestershire
Lat, Long: 52.111607,-2.075712
Grid Reference: SO 9491 4592
Civil Parish: Pershore CP
Council Area: Wychavon CA (Worcestershire CA)
Police Area: West Mercia PA
GBPN ID: 35699
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Pershore,_Worcestershire_35699
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