White Stitch

Settlement in Warwickshire North Warwickshire

England

White Stitch

Kinwalsey Lane at Packington Lane
Kinwalsey Lane at Packington Lane Credit: Ian S

White Stitch is a small village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles south of the market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, it is nestled amidst the picturesque countryside of the region.

The village is known for its idyllic setting, with rolling green hills, charming cottages, and a peaceful atmosphere. It has a population of around 300 residents, creating a tight-knit community that values its rural heritage.

The history of White Stitch dates back centuries, with evidence of human habitation in the area since Roman times. The name "White Stitch" is believed to have originated from the Old English words "hwit," meaning white, and "sticca," meaning a hill or a ridge. This suggests that the village may have been named after a prominent white landmark or feature in the area.

Although primarily an agricultural community, White Stitch has also embraced tourism in recent years. Visitors are drawn to the village for its scenic beauty, offering opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the surrounding countryside. The nearby Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare, also attracts many tourists, who often make a stop in White Stitch to experience the tranquility of a traditional English village.

Despite its small size, White Stitch is home to a few amenities, including a village hall and a local pub. The village also benefits from its proximity to larger towns and cities, ensuring residents have access to a wider range of services and facilities.

In summary, White Stitch is a charming village in Warwickshire, England, known for its picturesque countryside, close-knit community, and its role in preserving the rural heritage of the region.

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White Stitch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.446269/-1.6459643 or Grid Reference SP2483. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Kinwalsey Lane at Packington Lane
Kinwalsey Lane at Packington Lane
Kinwalsey Lane towards Outwoods Farm
Kinwalsey Lane towards Outwoods Farm
Fillongley Road at Lodge Green Lane
Fillongley Road at Lodge Green Lane
Public right of way off Lodge Green Lane
Public right of way off Lodge Green Lane
House on Eaves Green Lane
House on Eaves Green Lane
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
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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White Stitch is located at Grid Ref: SP2483 (Lat: 52.446269, Lng: -1.6459643)

Administrative County: Warwickshire

District: North Warwickshire

Police Authority: Warwickshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.446269,-1.6459643
Motorway Junction
Lat/Long: 52.442528/-1.64658
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Old Farm Hall
Naptan Street: MAXSTOKE LANE
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 52.444972/-1.6525732
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 52.4424372/-1.6428796
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 52.44296/-1.6434785
Bus Stop
Maxstoke Lane / Old Hall Farm
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 43001101501
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan BusStopType: MKD
Naptan CommonName: Old Hall Farm
Naptan Indicator: before
Naptan NaptanCode: nwmwgjtg
Naptan Status: ACT
Naptan StopType: BCT
Naptan Street: MAXSTOKE LANE
Naptan Towards: Meriden
Public Transport: platform
Route Ref: X1
Source: WMCA
Lat/Long: 52.4445728/-1.6524072
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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