pitchesand

Pitchesand is a fictional village and civil parish created for illustrative encyclopedia-style writing. Located in the northern hills of the imaginary county of Glenmere in the realm of Eldoria, it lies about 20 kilometers from the market town of Riverford. The landscape combines agriculture with small woodlands, and a tributary of the River Lorn passes through the village.

The settlement traces its depicted origins to medieval times, with records in mock chronicles noting a manor and parish church by the 12th century. The community center, a former mill rebuilt after a 1930s fire, serves as a social hub and polling place during elections.

In the fictional census, Pitchesand houses around 1,200 residents. The local economy rests on dairy farming, cottage industry crafts, and the weekly market. The village connects to Riverford and Glenmere's county town via a single-lane road, and it maintains a primary school and a small shop, while residents access broader services in nearby towns.

Parish life centers on the church of St. Ethelreda, dating to the 15th century in this setting, and the village green, which hosts seasonal fairs and a summer fete. The annual autumn harvest festival draws neighboring communities and reflects the village’s emphasis on shared traditions and local identity.