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Barr Common

Settlement in Staffordshire

England

Barr Common

Aldridge station, with Society Special train, 1951 View eastward, towards Castle Bromwich and Birmingham New Street. This was a Stephenson Locomotive Society Special, formed of the auto-train, suitably strengthened, normally employed on the ex-Midland (Birmingham) - Castle Bromwich - Sutton Coldfield - Walsall line (closed 18/1/65); a branch had run from here - behind camera - to Brownhills (Watling Street) until 31/3/30. The locomotive is LMS-type Ivatt 2MT 2-6-2T No. 41226 (built 11/48, withdrawn 9/64).
Aldridge station, with Society Special train, 1951 Credit: Walter Dendy, deceased

Barr Common is a picturesque area located in Staffordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 138 hectares, it is situated near the town of Walsall, just a few miles north of Birmingham. The common is known for its beautiful landscape, featuring a mixture of woodlands, heathland, and open grasslands.

The common is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Visitors can expect to see a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, warblers, and finches. The woodlands are also home to a thriving population of deer, adding to the area's charm and natural beauty.

In addition to its natural attractions, Barr Common offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy. There are well-maintained walking trails that crisscross the common, providing opportunities for leisurely strolls or more challenging hikes. These paths lead visitors through different habitats, giving them a chance to experience the area's rich biodiversity up close.

There are also picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the common, allowing visitors to take a break and enjoy the tranquil surroundings. Furthermore, the common is equipped with ample parking facilities, making it easily accessible for visitors from both nearby towns and further afield.

Overall, Barr Common is a delightful destination for those seeking a peaceful and scenic escape. With its natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and recreational amenities, it offers something for everyone to enjoy.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.589552/-1.912139 or Grid Reference SP0699. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Aldridge station, with Society Special train, 1951 View eastward, towards Castle Bromwich and Birmingham New Street. This was a Stephenson Locomotive Society Special, formed of the auto-train, suitably strengthened, normally employed on the ex-Midland (Birmingham) - Castle Bromwich - Sutton Coldfield - Walsall line (closed 18/1/65); a branch had run from here - behind camera - to Brownhills (Watling Street) until 31/3/30. The locomotive is LMS-type Ivatt 2MT 2-6-2T No. 41226 (built 11/48, withdrawn 9/64).
Aldridge station, with Society Special train, 1951
View eastward, towards Castle Bromwich and Birmingham New Street. This was a Stephenson Locomotive Society Special, formed of the auto-train, suitably strengthened, normally employed on the ex-Midland (Birmingham) - Castle Bromwich - Sutton Coldfield - Walsall line (closed 18/1/65); a branch had run from here - behind camera - to Brownhills (Watling Street) until 31/3/30. The locomotive is LMS-type Ivatt 2MT 2-6-2T No. 41226 (built 11/48, withdrawn 9/64).
High Street Aldridge Town Centre
High Street Aldridge Town Centre
Aldridge War Memorial and Church
Aldridge War Memorial and Church
Old Milepost by the A454, Paddock Lane, Aldridge Cast iron post by the A454, in parish of Walsall (Walsall District), Paddock Lane, Aldridge town centre, on the verge, on North West side of road. Lathe iron casting, erected by the County Council in the 19th/20th century. Inscription reads:- : ALDRIDGE ¾ / LITTLE - / ASTON 2¾ / WATFORD GAP 4 / TAMWORTH 12 : : ALDRIDGE : : WALSALL 3 : Maker:- : Chas. Lathe, Tipton : Milestone Society National ID: ST_WLTM03.
Old Milepost by the A454, Paddock Lane, Aldridge
Cast iron post by the A454, in parish of Walsall (Walsall District), Paddock Lane, Aldridge town centre, on the verge, on North West side of road. Lathe iron casting, erected by the County Council in the 19th/20th century. Inscription reads:- : ALDRIDGE ¾ / LITTLE - / ASTON 2¾ / WATFORD GAP 4 / TAMWORTH 12 : : ALDRIDGE : : WALSALL 3 : Maker:- : Chas. Lathe, Tipton : Milestone Society National ID: ST_WLTM03.
Roundabout in Aldridge town centre The buildings ahead are as distinguished as many in the town centre.
Roundabout in Aldridge town centre
The buildings ahead are as distinguished as many in the town centre.
The Avion Previously a bingo hall <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/806990">SK0500 : Avion Bingo Hall</a>, but now with new life as a Wetherspoon's.
The Avion
Previously a bingo hall SK0500 : Avion Bingo Hall, but now with new life as a Wetherspoon's.
Aldridge Police Station This one has not needed to be rebuilt, as so many were in the last 20 years.
Aldridge Police Station
This one has not needed to be rebuilt, as so many were in the last 20 years.
Aldridge Shopping Centre Every town centre needs a precinct.
Aldridge Shopping Centre
Every town centre needs a precinct.
Walsall Wood Road An older residential road quite near the town centre.
Walsall Wood Road
An older residential road quite near the town centre.
Path to the cricket club The path leaves Hobs Hole Lane towards the centre of Aldridge. It is viewed in fading daylight.
Path to the cricket club
The path leaves Hobs Hole Lane towards the centre of Aldridge. It is viewed in fading daylight.
Aldridge Cricket Club Daylight is fading and all activity is appropriately in the clubhouse.
Aldridge Cricket Club
Daylight is fading and all activity is appropriately in the clubhouse.
Daffodils in the graveyard Aldridge churchyard extension viewed at dusk.
Daffodils in the graveyard
Aldridge churchyard extension viewed at dusk.
The Green at dusk The profile of St Mary's Church is in the centre.
The Green at dusk
The profile of St Mary's Church is in the centre.
St Mary's Church, Aldridge The parish church floodlit in the evening.
St Mary's Church, Aldridge
The parish church floodlit in the evening.
Alder House, Leighswood Road A new development of retirement(?) flats on the outskirts of Aldridge. They're award winning, apparently, and only a few remaining, so be quick.
Alder House, Leighswood Road
A new development of retirement(?) flats on the outskirts of Aldridge. They're award winning, apparently, and only a few remaining, so be quick.
Traffic jam on Birmingham Road Early afternoon heavy traffic queued up on Birmingham Road to join the A454 Walsall Road.
Traffic jam on Birmingham Road
Early afternoon heavy traffic queued up on Birmingham Road to join the A454 Walsall Road.
Aldridge Methodist Church On Anchor Road.
Aldridge Methodist Church
On Anchor Road.
Aldridge Police Station On Anchor Road.
Aldridge Police Station
On Anchor Road.
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Barr Common is located at Grid Ref: SP0699 (Lat: 52.589552, Lng: -1.912139)

Unitary Authority: Walsall

Police Authority: West Midlands

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Located within 500m of 52.589552,-1.912139
Note: hold node
Lat/Long: 52.5871261/-1.9067506
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Power: tower
Lat/Long: 52.5874222/-1.9118337
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Bus Stop
Erdington Rd / Barr Common Rd
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 43000655303
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: MKD
Naptan CommonName: Barr Common Rd
Naptan Indicator: after
Naptan NaptanCode: nwmjapwp
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BHAMNWS
Naptan Status: ACT
Naptan StopType: BCT
Naptan Street: ERDINGTON RD
Naptan Towards: Aldridge
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Route Ref: 25;937;937A
Shelter: no
Source: WMCA
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 52.5875866/-1.9099902
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Bus Stop
Erdington Rd / Barr Common Rd
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 43000655304
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan BusStopType: MKD
Naptan CommonName: Barr Common Rd
Naptan Indicator: before
Naptan NaptanCode: nwmjapwt
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BHAMNWS
Naptan Status: ACT
Naptan StopType: BCT
Naptan Street: ERDINGTON RD
Naptan Towards: Kingstanding
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Route Ref: 25;937;937A
Shelter: no
Source: WMCA
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 52.5878563/-1.9099749
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Bus Stop
Erdington Rd / Little Hardwick Rd
NaPTANAreaCode: 43000655401
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 43000655401
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan BusStopType: MKD
Naptan CommonName: Little Hardwick Rd
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan NaptanCode: nwmjatad
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BHAMNWS
Naptan Status: ACT
Naptan StopType: BCT
Naptan Street: ERDINGTON RD
Naptan Towards: Kingstanding
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Route Ref: 25;937;937A
Shelter: yes
Shelter Ref: 203509
Source: WMCA
Lat/Long: 52.5865521/-1.9091657
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Bus Stop
Erdington Rd / Little Hardwick Rd
NaPTANAreaCode: 43000655402
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 43000655402
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: MKD
Naptan CommonName: Little Hardwick Rd
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan NaptanCode: nwmjatag
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BHAMNWS
Naptan Status: ACT
Naptan StopType: BCT
Naptan Street: ERDINGTON RD
Naptan Towards: Aldridge
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Route Ref: 25;937;937A
Shelter: yes
Shelter Ref: 203508
Source: WMCA
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 52.5863004/-1.9092548
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Bus Stop
Barr Common Rd / Beacon Rise
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 43000659501
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan BusStopType: MKD
Naptan CommonName: Beacon Rise
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan NaptanCode: nwmjatwg
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BHAMNWS
Naptan Status: ACT
Naptan StopType: BCT
Naptan Street: BARR COMMON RD
Naptan Towards: Birmingham
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Route Ref: 936;997
Shelter: no
Source: WMCA
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 52.5924199/-1.917819
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Bus Stop
Barr Common Rd / Beacon Rise
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 43000659502
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan BusStopType: MKD
Naptan CommonName: Beacon Rise
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan NaptanCode: nwmjatwj
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BHAMNWS
Naptan Status: ACT
Naptan StopType: BCT
Naptan Street: BARR COMMON RD
Naptan Towards: Aldridge
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Route Ref: 936;997
Shelter: no
Source: WMCA
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 52.5922401/-1.9178046
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Bus Stop
Longwood Rd / Barr Common Rd
Asset Ref: 0659601
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Location: Longwood Road;Barr Common Road
Naptan AtcoCode: 43000659601
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: MKD
Naptan CommonName: Barr Common Rd
Naptan Indicator: before
Naptan NaptanCode: nwmjatwm
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BHAMNWS
Naptan Status: ACT
Naptan StopType: BCT
Naptan Street: LONGWOOD RD
Naptan Towards: Aldridge
Naptan Verified: yes
Public Transport: platform
Route Ref: 936;997
Shelter: no
Source: WMCA
Towards: Aldridge
Lat/Long: 52.5892554/-1.9165845
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Bus Stop
Longwood Rd / Barr Common Rd
Bus: yes
Location: Longwood Road;Barr Common Road
Naptan AtcoCode: 43000659602
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan BusStopType: MKD
Naptan CommonName: Barr Common Rd
Naptan Indicator: after
Naptan NaptanCode: nwmjatwp
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BHAMNWS
Naptan Status: ACT
Naptan StopType: BCT
Naptan Street: LONGWOOD RD
Naptan Towards: Birmingham
Naptan Verified: yes
Public Transport: platform
Route Ref: 936;997
Shelter: no
Source: WMCA
Towards: Pheasey;Kingstanding
Lat/Long: 52.5895646/-1.9166119
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Bus Stop
Longwood Rd / Longwood House
Asset Ref: 0659701
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Location: Longwood Road;Longwood House
Naptan AtcoCode: 43000659701
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: MKD
Naptan CommonName: Longwood House
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan NaptanCode: nwmjatwt
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BHAMNWS
Naptan Status: ACT
Naptan StopType: BCT
Naptan Street: LONGWOOD RD
Naptan Towards: Aldridge
Naptan Verified: yes
Public Transport: platform
Route Ref: 936;997
Shelter: no
Source: WMCA
Towards: Aldridge
Lat/Long: 52.5860716/-1.9147996
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Bus Stop
Longwood Rd / Longwood House
Bus: yes
Location: Longwood Road;Longwood House
Naptan AtcoCode: 43000659702
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan BusStopType: MKD
Naptan CommonName: Longwood House
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan NaptanCode: nwmjawad
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: BHAMNWS
Naptan Status: ACT
Naptan StopType: BCT
Naptan Street: LONGWOOD RD
Naptan Towards: Birmingham
Naptan Verified: yes
Public Transport: platform
Route Ref: 936;997
Shelter: no
Source: WMCA
Towards: Pheasey;Kingstanding
Lat/Long: 52.5872437/-1.9154582
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Post Box
Postal Code: WS9
Ref: WS9 147
Source: GPS Survey
Lat/Long: 52.5870614/-1.9155395
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Grit Bin
Note: Exact location: opp on grass verge
Operator: Walsall District Council
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Type: concrete
Lat/Long: 52.5901538/-1.9152571
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Grit Bin
Note: Exact location: opp no 42
Operator: Walsall District Council
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Type: plastic
Lat/Long: 52.5917611/-1.9170173
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Power: tower
Lat/Long: 52.589942/-1.909881
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Power: tower
Lat/Long: 52.5929375/-1.9076411
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