Four Oaks

Settlement in Warwickshire

England

Four Oaks

Eaves Green Lane towards the B4104
Eaves Green Lane towards the B4104 Credit: Ian S

Four Oaks is a suburban area located in Warwickshire, England. It is known for its affluent residential housing, tree-lined streets, and proximity to the Sutton Park National Nature Reserve. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, as well as some larger estates.

Four Oaks is a popular choice for families and professionals looking for a peaceful and green environment to live in. The area is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with good transport links including a train station providing easy access to Birmingham and other major cities in the West Midlands.

In terms of amenities, Four Oaks has a range of shops, restaurants, and cafes, as well as schools and recreational facilities. The Sutton Coldfield Golf Club is also located nearby, offering a picturesque setting for golf enthusiasts.

Overall, Four Oaks offers a high quality of life with its attractive surroundings, good transport links, and range of amenities, making it a desirable place to live in Warwickshire.

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Four Oaks Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.422362/-1.640425 or Grid Reference SP2480. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Eaves Green Lane towards the B4104
Eaves Green Lane towards the B4104
Queen's Head, Meriden
Queen's Head, Meriden
Public right of way off Old Road, Meriden
Public right of way off Old Road, Meriden
Church Lane, Meriden
Church Lane, Meriden
St Laurence Church, Meriden
St Laurence Church, Meriden
St Laurence Church, Meriden
St Laurence Church, Meriden
The Old Vicarage, Meriden
The Old Vicarage, Meriden
Gate and track at Cornets End
Gate and track at Cornets End
Shirley Lane A private lane but a public footpath.
Shirley Lane
A private lane but a public footpath.
Old lane to Pickford Green
Old lane to Pickford Green
Lane to Greenways Farm
Lane to Greenways Farm
Back Lane An appropriate name for this minor approach road to Coventry. Crossroads at Four Oaks.
Back Lane
An appropriate name for this minor approach road to Coventry. Crossroads at Four Oaks.
Cyclists War Memorial, Meriden Green The Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1389323" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1389323">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Cyclists War Memorial dates from 1920. It consists of a large granite ashlar obelisk with stepped top, on a pedestal with an inscription panel on the front <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2590337">SP2382 : Inscription on the Cyclists' war memorial </a>. The memorial was erected to commemorate cyclists killed in the First World War, and a bronze plaque was added in 1963 to the side of the pedestal in memory of cyclists killed in the Second World War <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2645147">SP2382 : World War II plaque, Cyclists' War Memorial </a>.

The K6 Telephone Kiosk to the right is also Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1393162" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1393162">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Cyclists War Memorial, Meriden Green
The Grade II listed LinkExternal link Cyclists War Memorial dates from 1920. It consists of a large granite ashlar obelisk with stepped top, on a pedestal with an inscription panel on the front SP2382 : Inscription on the Cyclists' war memorial . The memorial was erected to commemorate cyclists killed in the First World War, and a bronze plaque was added in 1963 to the side of the pedestal in memory of cyclists killed in the Second World War SP2382 : World War II plaque, Cyclists' War Memorial . The K6 Telephone Kiosk to the right is also Grade II listed LinkExternal link
Cyclists War Memorial, Meriden Green 
The Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1389323" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1389323">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Cyclists War Memorial dates from 1920. It consists of a large granite ashlar obelisk with stepped top, on a pedestal with an inscription panel on the front <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2590337">SP2382 : Inscription on the Cyclists' war memorial </a>. The memorial was erected to commemorate cyclists killed in the First World War, and a bronze plaque was added in 1963 to the side of the pedestal in memory of cyclists killed in the Second World War <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2645147">SP2382 : World War II plaque, Cyclists' War Memorial </a>.
Cyclists War Memorial, Meriden Green
The Grade II listed LinkExternal link Cyclists War Memorial dates from 1920. It consists of a large granite ashlar obelisk with stepped top, on a pedestal with an inscription panel on the front SP2382 : Inscription on the Cyclists' war memorial . The memorial was erected to commemorate cyclists killed in the First World War, and a bronze plaque was added in 1963 to the side of the pedestal in memory of cyclists killed in the Second World War SP2382 : World War II plaque, Cyclists' War Memorial .
Meriden Cross 
The Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1076746" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1076746">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Village Cross on Meriden Green is considered to be medieval. The stepped octagonal plinth has three much worn stone steps supporting a square plan base stone, broached to an octagonal top under a tapering octagonal shaft. It is popularly said to mark the centre of England. It is also a Scheduled Monument <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017814" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017814">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> 

In 1951 the cross was taken to London to form a part of the Ideal Home Exhibition, and later formed the focus of improvements to the green during the Festival of Britain. The cross survives well retaining much of its medieval fabric and standing near its original position. 

Milestone Society National ID: WDSO_MER
Meriden Cross
The Grade II listed LinkExternal link Village Cross on Meriden Green is considered to be medieval. The stepped octagonal plinth has three much worn stone steps supporting a square plan base stone, broached to an octagonal top under a tapering octagonal shaft. It is popularly said to mark the centre of England. It is also a Scheduled Monument LinkExternal link In 1951 the cross was taken to London to form a part of the Ideal Home Exhibition, and later formed the focus of improvements to the green during the Festival of Britain. The cross survives well retaining much of its medieval fabric and standing near its original position. Milestone Society National ID: WDSO_MER
Meriden Green 
In the foreground is Meriden Cross, The Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1076746" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1076746">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Village Cross on Meriden Green is considered to be medieval. The stepped octagonal plinth has three much worn stone steps supporting a square plan base stone, broached to an octagonal top under a tapering octagonal shaft. It is popularly said to mark the centre of England. It is also a Scheduled Monument <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017814" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017814">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> 

Milestone Society National ID: WDSO_MER

In the background is the Cyclists War Memorial.
Meriden Green
In the foreground is Meriden Cross, The Grade II listed LinkExternal link Village Cross on Meriden Green is considered to be medieval. The stepped octagonal plinth has three much worn stone steps supporting a square plan base stone, broached to an octagonal top under a tapering octagonal shaft. It is popularly said to mark the centre of England. It is also a Scheduled Monument LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: WDSO_MER In the background is the Cyclists War Memorial.
Memorial seat and plaque to W.M.Robinson, The Green, Meriden  
The seat is at the west end of The Green with its back to Fillongley Road. The plaque reads: 

TO THE MEMORY OF 
 WAYFARER (W.M. ROBINSON) 
 WHO DIED 17TH SEPTEMBER 1956 
  HIS DEVOTION TO THE PASTIME OF CYCLING
  INSPIRED MANY TO ENJOY THE COUNTRYSIDE 
  AND THE OPEN ROAD 
   ERECTED ON BEHALF OF ALL CYCLISTS BY 
   THE CYCLISTS' TOURING CLUB.
Memorial seat and plaque to W.M.Robinson, The Green, Meriden
The seat is at the west end of The Green with its back to Fillongley Road. The plaque reads: TO THE MEMORY OF WAYFARER (W.M. ROBINSON) WHO DIED 17TH SEPTEMBER 1956 HIS DEVOTION TO THE PASTIME OF CYCLING INSPIRED MANY TO ENJOY THE COUNTRYSIDE AND THE OPEN ROAD ERECTED ON BEHALF OF ALL CYCLISTS BY THE CYCLISTS' TOURING CLUB.
 Main Road, Meriden   
   
   When the A45 bypassed Meriden   in 1958 this road was re-numbered as the B4104  It has no connection with the identically numbered road in Kenilworth <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6980718">SP2871 : Abbey End, Kenilworth</a>.
Main Road, Meriden
When the A45 bypassed Meriden in 1958 this road was re-numbered as the B4104 It has no connection with the identically numbered road in Kenilworth SP2871 : Abbey End, Kenilworth.
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Four Oaks is located at Grid Ref: SP2480 (Lat: 52.422362, Lng: -1.640425)

Unitary Authority: Solihull

Police Authority: West Midlands

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Located within 500m of 52.422362,-1.640425
Bus Stop
Berkswell Rd / Four Oaks
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 43000101201
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Public Transport: platform
Route Ref: 89
Source: WMCA
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Bus Stop
Berkswell Rd / Four Oaks
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 43000101202
Naptan Bearing: N
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Naptan CommonName: Four Oaks
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Naptan Status: ACT
Naptan StopType: BCT
Naptan Street: BERKSWELL RD
Naptan Towards: Solihull
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Route Ref: 89
Source: WMCA
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Four Oaks
Place: village
Lat/Long: 52.422617/-1.6409105
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:15; Sa 10:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: CV7 32
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.4221202/-1.6405543
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