Upshire Conservation Area includes the historic park and gardens of "Warlies" and the linear hamlets of Upshire, Copthall Green and Wood Green. Warlies is an important estate that derives its name from Richard de Warley who owned land in Upshire in the early 14th century. In the 18th century it was held by the Morgan family and by 1848 comprised some 477 acres. The estate was later held by the Buxtons and then purchased by Dr. Barnado's Homes in 1915 who turned the House into a school. Warlies Park House, which dates from the late 18th century and is Grade II listed, has been vacant since June 1975.
The most attractive views of Warlies park can be gained from Upshirebury Green, which overlooks the valley of the Cobbins Brook. There are also several listed buildings at Upshirebury Green including the particularly attractive group comprising: The White Cottage (16/17th century), Bury Farmhouse (18th century), Bury Farm Cottage and Bury Row Cottage (18th Century). Other listed buildings include Numbers 1 and 2 Horseshoe Hill (Horseshoe Cottages - c.16th century), and the Church of St. Thomas (1902).
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