Weston Under Penyard, Herefordshire is a small village which lies two miles east of Ross-on-Wye. Most people travel there by road but it is far nicer to walk the forest path over 'The Penyard'. If making your way on foot however, listen for the sound of machine guns first as the Territorial Army have a firing range mid footpath and if they are shooting it is too dangerous to cross. There is a red flag either side of the range which marks danger times, should you be up there before they begin. Do not ignore it unless you wish to visit the church on final business rather than for worship or as a tourist.

The church of St. Lawrence, at National Grid Reference SO 63102 / 23251, is of a similar style to that of St. Mary's, Ross and the 14th century west tower once had a spire. The spire was dismantled in 1750 after being damaged by lightning.

St. Lawrence was one of the seven deacons of Rome in the third century. The Prefect of Rome ordered him to hand over the treasures of the church, whereupon he gathered the sick and poor in his care and said, 'These are the Treasures of the church'. As a legend has it, he was roasted to death on a grid iron as punishment for his defiance.

Nearby places to stay if you like this area of Ross-on-Wye include: [Forest Edge B & B]