landslip, estimated at , took place over three days starting on 17 February 1575. Named "The Wonder", it was so large that full-grown trees were carried down the slope onto an adjoining property. In his book The Natural History of Selborne, Gilbert White (1720–93) quotes the words of John Philips: I nor advise, nor reprehend the choice Of Marcley Hill; the apple nowhere finds A kinder mould; yet 'tis unsafe to trust Deceitful ground; who knows but that once more This mount may journey, and his present site Forsaken, to thy neighbour's bounds transfer Thy goodly plants, affording matter strange For law debates! In Victorian times, people came from far and wide to view "The Wonder". It is shown on the Ordnance Survey map at reference SO632365, but on the ground the site is not readily discernible. Farming traditions Notable local farms include the Bounds, home of Weston's Cider and the Scrumpy House Restaurant. Other principal farms include Chandois, Street Farm, Great Moor Court, Bickerton, Gammage Ford, Caerswall, Upper Woltan, Walls End and Noggin, all of which are of ancient origin but with buildings dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. Many of the ancient cottages that appear in the 18th century maps no longer exist, although there are several good examples of "black and white" half-timbered buildings that have survived, especially in the village's main street. In 2012, Noggin Farm won the Flavours of Herefordshire "Sausage of the Year." Modern times The village has a Church of England primary school next to the church's property and a local cider and perry mills, one producing Weston's brands and another producing Gregg's brands. Much Marcle Garage is housed in a re-used World War One aircraft hangar. It is designated a Grade II listed building. The hangar of Belfast-truss construction came from RAF Minchinhampton in Gloucestershire. Notable people Much Marcle is the birthplace of the sexual serial killer Fred West, and where he buried three of his victims: his nanny Anna McFall and their unborn child, in 1967; and his first wife, Rena, in 1971. References External links Hellens Manor Transcription of "Much Marcle" from 1868 National Gazetteer, at genuki.org Civil parishes in Herefordshire Villages in Herefordshire