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Hawford, a small village, lies to the westward of this [Hinlip] about two miles. Here is the junction of the Salwarp and Severn, and of the Droitwich Canal; with bridges on the high road to Kidderminster. There is a very handsome seat here belonging to Mr. Welsh, a gentleman of large fortune, who is turning the highroad at his own expense, in order to render it not only more commodious for the public, but also to throw it at a greater distance from the rear of his own house and offices. The house stands upon a high bank; and on the opposite side is another, with the river and canal flowing between, both handsomely dotted with clumps, well backed by plantations, and possessing some very fine views both of home and distant scenery. The botanist, in this neighbourhood, will find much amusement, particularly a very curious species of the hoary plantane, plantago media, or lamb’s tongue, diversified with stripes of a bright straw colour.

Source: A Topographical and Historical Description of the County of Worcester, by Mr. Laird. Printed for Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, Paternoster Row; and George Cowie and Co. successors to Vernor, Hood, and Sharp, 31, Poultry, London. Printed circa 1814.