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Billington

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Billington

Strawberry fields forever! Giant polytunnels housing strawberry plants, just ready for harvesting.
Strawberry fields forever! Credit: Eirian Evans

Billington is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles south of the county town of Stafford, it lies on the western bank of the River Penk. The village is part of the civil parish of Penkridge, and its population is estimated to be around 500 residents.

Billington is characterized by its picturesque rural setting, with rolling fields and farmland surrounding the village. The area is known for its agricultural activities, with farming playing a significant role in the local economy.

The village itself is primarily residential, consisting of a mix of traditional cottages and more modern houses. There are limited amenities in Billington, with a small number of shops and services available to cater to the basic needs of the community.

One notable feature of the village is the Church of St. Bartholomew, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 12th century. The church serves as a focal point for the local community and is known for its historic architecture and beautiful stained glass windows.

In terms of transportation, Billington is connected to nearby towns and cities via a network of roads, with the A449 running through the village. The closest railway station is in Penkridge, providing access to regional and national train services.

Overall, Billington is a tranquil and close-knit village that offers a peaceful countryside lifestyle, while still being within reach of the amenities and services of larger nearby towns.

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Billington Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.785083/-2.168997 or Grid Reference SJ8820. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Strawberry fields forever! Giant polytunnels housing strawberry plants, just ready for harvesting.
Strawberry fields forever!
Giant polytunnels housing strawberry plants, just ready for harvesting.
Grassy Field Looking across fields near Derrington, across the M6 ,which is this side of the pylon line to Stafford Castle, just poking above the trees.
Grassy Field
Looking across fields near Derrington, across the M6 ,which is this side of the pylon line to Stafford Castle, just poking above the trees.
Track at Bury Ring The earthworks of the iron age hill fort of Bury Ring is in the trees to the right, while a later generation of fort (but still very old), that of Stafford Castle, can be seen in the woods in the distance.
Track at Bury Ring
The earthworks of the iron age hill fort of Bury Ring is in the trees to the right, while a later generation of fort (but still very old), that of Stafford Castle, can be seen in the woods in the distance.
Billington Looking from the road to Bury Ring earthworks to Billington Farm across the A518
Billington
Looking from the road to Bury Ring earthworks to Billington Farm across the A518
Scattered sunflowers in field A field with seemingly random sunflowers
Scattered sunflowers in field
A field with seemingly random sunflowers
Grassy field An empty grassy field. The trees on the high ground on the horizon mark the earthworks of an iron age fort, called Bury Ring
Grassy field
An empty grassy field. The trees on the high ground on the horizon mark the earthworks of an iron age fort, called Bury Ring
Old railway bridge The railway line from Stafford to Newport used to cross this bridge. The track bed has recently been converted to a sustrans cycle route.
Old railway bridge
The railway line from Stafford to Newport used to cross this bridge. The track bed has recently been converted to a sustrans cycle route.
Crossroads A crossroad of country lanes (as another lane unseen in photo goes left)
Crossroads
A crossroad of country lanes (as another lane unseen in photo goes left)
Fields off Billington Bank, Stafford A view of fields from an unnamed lane off the brow of Billington bank near Stafford. On the horizon in the distance is 'The Keep', a block of flats on the Highfields Estate in Stafford. There used to be a second block but that was brought down and new housing built.
Fields off Billington Bank, Stafford
A view of fields from an unnamed lane off the brow of Billington bank near Stafford. On the horizon in the distance is 'The Keep', a block of flats on the Highfields Estate in Stafford. There used to be a second block but that was brought down and new housing built.
Unnamed Lane to Leese Farm At the end of this unnamed lane is a public footpath and Leese Farm which can just be seen (the two white features are the windows!).
Unnamed Lane to Leese Farm
At the end of this unnamed lane is a public footpath and Leese Farm which can just be seen (the two white features are the windows!).
A Field next to Billington Bank, Stafford This field is next to Billington Bank (A518) which is just beyond the distant hedge. Over the other side of the road are cold frames which produce strawberries for supermarkets.
A Field next to Billington Bank, Stafford
This field is next to Billington Bank (A518) which is just beyond the distant hedge. Over the other side of the road are cold frames which produce strawberries for supermarkets.
Un-named Lane off Billington Bank, Stafford This lane is leading to the A518, Billington Bank near Stafford.
Un-named Lane off Billington Bank, Stafford
This lane is leading to the A518, Billington Bank near Stafford.
Leese Farm from Thorneyfields Lane
Leese Farm from Thorneyfields Lane
St Matthews Church, Derrington A view of St Matthews Church, Derrington, from St Matthews Drive by the junction of Church Lane. (I was at work when I spied this view, which was so 'captivating' as I drove past that I had to stop, reverse my car, and take a picture - as well as soak up the view for a few minutes!).
St Matthews Church, Derrington
A view of St Matthews Church, Derrington, from St Matthews Drive by the junction of Church Lane. (I was at work when I spied this view, which was so 'captivating' as I drove past that I had to stop, reverse my car, and take a picture - as well as soak up the view for a few minutes!).
On 'The Way for the Millennium' This is a neglected, or should I say under used, footpath and cycleway following the route of the Stafford to Newport (Salop) railway line.
On 'The Way for the Millennium'
This is a neglected, or should I say under used, footpath and cycleway following the route of the Stafford to Newport (Salop) railway line.
Footpath across the old railway line
Footpath across the old railway line
Footpath down the embankment
Footpath down the embankment
Along the old railway line
Along the old railway line
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Billington is located at Grid Ref: SJ8820 (Lat: 52.785083, Lng: -2.168997)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Located within 500m of 52.785083,-2.168997
Bus Stop
Bury Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3800C751001
Naptan Bearing: SW
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Naptan Street: Billington Bank
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 52.7854707/-2.1663933
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Bus Stop
Bury Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3800C751002
Naptan Bearing: NE
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Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Bury Road
Naptan NaptanCode: stadadag
Naptan Street: Billington Bank
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 52.7856054/-2.1664977
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Bus Stop
Billington Hall
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3800C751102
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Billington Hall
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Billington Hall
Naptan NaptanCode: stadadjg
Naptan Street: Newport Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.7823852/-2.1740616
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Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Ref: ST18 114
Lat/Long: 52.7853226/-2.1673113
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Berry Ring Hill Fort
Archaeological Site: fortification
Fortification Type: hill_fort
Historic: archaeological_site
Lat/Long: 52.7880255/-2.1683568
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Stop
Direction: backward
Stop: minor
Lat/Long: 52.7849115/-2.1681018
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