Lowsonford

Settlement in Warwickshire Warwick

England

Lowsonford

Grand Union Canal near Turner's Green
Grand Union Canal near Turner's Green Credit: Mark Percy

Lowsonford is a picturesque village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. Situated approximately 7 miles southeast of the town of Henley-in-Arden, it is nestled amidst the beautiful countryside of the West Midlands region. With a population of around 300 residents, Lowsonford exudes a tranquil and idyllic charm.

The village boasts a rich history, with records dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. It is renowned for its traditional thatched cottages, limestone houses, and well-preserved historic buildings, which add to its quintessential English village character. The architecture reflects a mix of styles, including Tudor, Georgian, and Victorian, creating an attractive and diverse landscape.

Lowsonford is particularly famous for being the birthplace of the renowned poet and playwright, William Shakespeare. The village is home to the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, which maintains a museum displaying artifacts and information about Shakespeare's early life and influences.

The surrounding countryside offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration. The Stratford-upon-Avon canal runs through Lowsonford, offering scenic walks and boating opportunities. The area is also known for its well-marked footpaths and bridleways, making it a popular destination for hikers and horse riders.

In terms of amenities, Lowsonford is home to a charming village pub, which serves traditional British food and beverages. The village also has a small primary school and a community hall that hosts various events and activities throughout the year.

Overall, Lowsonford is a delightful village that combines its rich history, stunning architecture, and natural beauty to offer a peaceful and charming retreat in the heart of Warwickshire.

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Lowsonford Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.308059/-1.728476 or Grid Reference SP1867. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grand Union Canal near Turner's Green
Grand Union Canal near Turner's Green
Kingswood-Stratford Canal M40 Motorway Bridge.
Kingswood-Stratford Canal
M40 Motorway Bridge.
Bridge 44A Stratford Upon  Avon  Canal Bridge 44A is at Yarningale Common next to lock 34. At this lock there is an old lock keepers cottage with a barrel vaulted roof that has been incorporated into a modern house. The cottage is called Bucket Lock Cottage.
Bridge 44A Stratford Upon Avon Canal
Bridge 44A is at Yarningale Common next to lock 34. At this lock there is an old lock keepers cottage with a barrel vaulted roof that has been incorporated into a modern house. The cottage is called Bucket Lock Cottage.
Lock 35 Stratford upon Avon Canal Lock 35 is adjacent to Yarningale Farm and a footpath crosses the can by the small bridge at the far end of the lock.
Lock 35 Stratford upon Avon Canal
Lock 35 is adjacent to Yarningale Farm and a footpath crosses the can by the small bridge at the far end of the lock.
Bridge 45 Stratford upon Aven Canal Bridge 45 carries a footpath over the canal and is adjacent to lock 35. The bridge is split so that the canal tow rope can pass through the bridge.
Bridge 45 Stratford upon Aven Canal
Bridge 45 carries a footpath over the canal and is adjacent to lock 35. The bridge is split so that the canal tow rope can pass through the bridge.
Stratford Upon Avon Canal Mile Marker This marker is between locks 33 and 34 and shows it is 16 miles to the northern terminus of the canal at Kings Norton.
Stratford Upon Avon Canal Mile Marker
This marker is between locks 33 and 34 and shows it is 16 miles to the northern terminus of the canal at Kings Norton.
Piece of Brunel's Wide Gauge Iron Rail on The Stratford Upon Avon Canal This "U" shaped iron channel which appears to have been used to hold a sign or something similar was at one time a rail that was used on Brunel's wide gauge GWR. When the gauge was reduced from 7ft to 4ft 8 1/2 inches large numbers of the rails were reused for other purposes. This may have come from the nearby line at Claverdon which was a mixed gauge line that opened as part of the Stratford Upon Avon Railway on 10 October 1860. When the wide gauge railways were dismantled, the iron rails were often used elsewhere. A large number of the rails were used in the construction of Clevedon pier.
Piece of Brunel's Wide Gauge Iron Rail on The Stratford Upon Avon Canal
This "U" shaped iron channel which appears to have been used to hold a sign or something similar was at one time a rail that was used on Brunel's wide gauge GWR. When the gauge was reduced from 7ft to 4ft 8 1/2 inches large numbers of the rails were reused for other purposes. This may have come from the nearby line at Claverdon which was a mixed gauge line that opened as part of the Stratford Upon Avon Railway on 10 October 1860. When the wide gauge railways were dismantled, the iron rails were often used elsewhere. A large number of the rails were used in the construction of Clevedon pier.
Lock Keeper's Cottage, Lock 31, Stratford Upon Avon Canal. This is a relatively unaltered barrel roofed lock keeprs cottage located next to the bridge in Lowsonford where the road to Shrewley crosses the canal.
Lock Keeper's Cottage, Lock 31, Stratford Upon Avon Canal.
This is a relatively unaltered barrel roofed lock keeprs cottage located next to the bridge in Lowsonford where the road to Shrewley crosses the canal.
Lock Keeper's Cottage Lock 31 Stratford Upon Avon Canal Barrel roofed cottage located adjacent to the canal lock. Photo taken from the bridge where Narrow Lane crosses the canal.
Lock Keeper's Cottage Lock 31 Stratford Upon Avon Canal
Barrel roofed cottage located adjacent to the canal lock. Photo taken from the bridge where Narrow Lane crosses the canal.
Stratford Upon Avon Canal This is in the middle of the long stretch between lock 33 and lock 32 of the canal.
Stratford Upon Avon Canal
This is in the middle of the long stretch between lock 33 and lock 32 of the canal.
Lock 33 Stratford Upon Avon Canal Traditional timber lock gate but the area around the lock gate has been repaved with red brick.
Lock 33 Stratford Upon Avon Canal
Traditional timber lock gate but the area around the lock gate has been repaved with red brick.
Split Bridge Lock 33 Stratford Upon Avon Canal The split bridge is where the towpath crossed from one side of the canal to the other and the split allowed the tow-rope to pass through the bridge. Over the years the sliding ropes wore deep grooves in the vertical members of the bridge. One or two of the grooves have cut nearly all the way through the vertical member and an iron plate has been bolted on the side of the member to prevent further wear and to reinforce it.
Split Bridge Lock 33 Stratford Upon Avon Canal
The split bridge is where the towpath crossed from one side of the canal to the other and the split allowed the tow-rope to pass through the bridge. Over the years the sliding ropes wore deep grooves in the vertical members of the bridge. One or two of the grooves have cut nearly all the way through the vertical member and an iron plate has been bolted on the side of the member to prevent further wear and to reinforce it.
Lock 33 Stratford Upon Avon Canal This shows the cross-over bridge with the open slot for horse tow ropes that is just next to the lock chamber.
Lock 33 Stratford Upon Avon Canal
This shows the cross-over bridge with the open slot for horse tow ropes that is just next to the lock chamber.
Road Junction in Holywell Holywell is a small village well off the beaten track just north of Claverdon.
Road Junction in Holywell
Holywell is a small village well off the beaten track just north of Claverdon.
Lowsonford Bridge
Lowsonford Bridge
Old House, Yarningale Lane
Old House, Yarningale Lane
Yarningale lock and aqueduct Yarningale Lock on the Stratford-upon-Avon canal.  This lock is unusual in that immediately above the lock the canal crosses a small aqueduct, constructed  as an iron trough in the same style as its much longer cousin <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3786">SP1660 : Edstone Aqueduct</a> further down the canal at Bearley.
Yarningale lock and aqueduct
Yarningale Lock on the Stratford-upon-Avon canal. This lock is unusual in that immediately above the lock the canal crosses a small aqueduct, constructed as an iron trough in the same style as its much longer cousin SP1660 : Edstone Aqueduct further down the canal at Bearley.
Lowsonford The Stratford-upon-Avon canal passing the gardens of the Fleur de lys public house in Lowsonford
Lowsonford
The Stratford-upon-Avon canal passing the gardens of the Fleur de lys public house in Lowsonford
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Lowsonford is located at Grid Ref: SP1867 (Lat: 52.308059, Lng: -1.728476)

Administrative County: Warwickshire

District: Warwick

Police Authority: Warwickshire

What 3 Words

///pickles.headers.alcove. Near Henley in Arden, Warwickshire

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Located within 500m of 52.308059,-1.728476
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Mill Lane
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Mill Lane
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Source: naptan_import
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Waste Disposal
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Give Way
Direction: forward
Source: Warwicks CC Aeriaal Imagery 2013
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Barrier: stile
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 09:00
Note: I expected to find box B95 16 here but it is definitely 270 (and across the road from "The Old Post Office")
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: B95 270
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
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Building: yes
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Bus: yes
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Defibrillator
Emergency: defibrillator
Fixme: precise location required
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Source: West Midlands Ambulance Service FOI request
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Defibrillator
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Defibrillator Location: Inside old red phonebox in Lowsonford.
Disused Amenity: telephone
Emergency: defibrillator
Man Made: telephone_box
Source: survey
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Drinking Water: yes
Drinking Water Legal: yes
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Lowsonford 11kV
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Ref: 931501
Source: wpd_opendata
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Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Power: generator
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Advertising: board
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Tourism: information
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Leisure: playground
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