Shrewley Common

Settlement in Warwickshire Warwick

England

Shrewley Common

Road Junction in Holywell Holywell is a small village well off the beaten track just north of Claverdon.
Road Junction in Holywell Credit: Nigel Mykura

Shrewley Common is a small village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. Situated approximately 7 miles southeast of the town of Warwick, it is nestled within the picturesque countryside of the Midlands.

The village is known for its charming rural setting, with rolling green fields, lush woodlands, and a tranquil atmosphere. Shrewley Common is surrounded by several other small villages, including Hatton and Rowington, which contribute to the close-knit community feel of the area.

The heart of Shrewley Common is dominated by a village green, a traditional focal point for community gatherings and events. The green is bordered by a scattering of residential properties, ranging from quaint cottages to more modern houses, creating a diverse architectural landscape.

One of the standout features of Shrewley Common is its proximity to the Grand Union Canal. This historic waterway meanders through the village, offering residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy leisurely walks along the towpath, cycling, or even boating. The canal is also home to a variety of wildlife, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts.

The village benefits from excellent transport links, with the M40 motorway just a short drive away, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. Additionally, the nearby Warwick Parkway railway station offers regular services to London and Birmingham, making Shrewley Common an attractive location for commuters.

Overall, Shrewley Common is a peaceful and picturesque village, offering a perfect blend of rural charm and convenient amenities. With its idyllic surroundings and strong sense of community, it is an appealing destination for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle in the heart of Warwickshire.

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Shrewley Common Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.300725/-1.6934655 or Grid Reference SP2167. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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.
Holywell A typical Warwickshire timber framed building seen across the village green.
Holywell
A typical Warwickshire timber framed building seen across the village green.
Lye Green Looking across the golf course in front of the Ardencote Hotel with the water tower at Lye Green in the trees
Lye Green
Looking across the golf course in front of the Ardencote Hotel with the water tower at Lye Green in the trees
Holywell House A lovely display of blossom, seen from the lane as it enters the small village of Holywell.
Holywell House
A lovely display of blossom, seen from the lane as it enters the small village of Holywell.
The Church of St Luke, Lowsonford
The Church of St Luke, Lowsonford
Country path A country path and bridleway linking Holywell and Yarningdale Common near Claverdon. In medieval times every road was like this - time seems to have stood still here.
Country path
A country path and bridleway linking Holywell and Yarningdale Common near Claverdon. In medieval times every road was like this - time seems to have stood still here.
Alderwood by the canal Alder woodland occupies the strip between the Stratford-upon-Avon canal and the Kingswood Brook for the best part of a kilometre, between locks 32 and 33. The brook is heard more than it is seen, but Derek caught a view of it in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5539965">SP1966 : Kingswood Brook</a>.
Alderwood by the canal
Alder woodland occupies the strip between the Stratford-upon-Avon canal and the Kingswood Brook for the best part of a kilometre, between locks 32 and 33. The brook is heard more than it is seen, but Derek caught a view of it in SP1966 : Kingswood Brook.
Fields north of Lye Green At 130m, one of many gentle summits on the undulating Arden plateau.
Fields north of Lye Green
At 130m, one of many gentle summits on the undulating Arden plateau.
Lye Green A triangular green amid a scatter of houses, a water tower and a reservoir at the summit of Lye Green Road, Common Lane and Star Lane. Lye Green occupies a northward extension of the Claverdon plateau. Postbox number CV35 114.
Lye Green
A triangular green amid a scatter of houses, a water tower and a reservoir at the summit of Lye Green Road, Common Lane and Star Lane. Lye Green occupies a northward extension of the Claverdon plateau. Postbox number CV35 114.
Houses, Lye Green Road Lye Green Road heads for Pinley Green and Holywell. Note the detail of the eaves - characteristic hereabouts.
Houses, Lye Green Road
Lye Green Road heads for Pinley Green and Holywell. Note the detail of the eaves - characteristic hereabouts.
Lye Green water tower A facility of Severn Trent Water located on the ridge north of Claverdon.
Lye Green water tower
A facility of Severn Trent Water located on the ridge north of Claverdon.
Severn Trent Water's Lye Green site A water tower and reservoir are located close to a summit north of Claverdon.
Severn Trent Water's Lye Green site
A water tower and reservoir are located close to a summit north of Claverdon.
Stratford-upon-Avon Canal near Lowsonford
Stratford-upon-Avon Canal near Lowsonford
Kingswood Brook Flowing (a view downstream) through the woodland shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2148570">SP1966 : Alderwood by the canal</a>.
Kingswood Brook
Flowing (a view downstream) through the woodland shown in SP1966 : Alderwood by the canal.
Fungi, Kingswood Brook A closer look at the fungi visible in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5539965">SP1966 : Kingswood Brook</a>.
Fungi, Kingswood Brook
A closer look at the fungi visible in SP1966 : Kingswood Brook.
Across the Kingswood Brook A little upstream from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5539965">SP1966 : Kingswood Brook</a>.
Across the Kingswood Brook
A little upstream from SP1966 : Kingswood Brook.
Kingswood Brook Only about 20 metres east of the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal, and running parallel but in a very wiggly way.
Kingswood Brook
Only about 20 metres east of the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal, and running parallel but in a very wiggly way.
Woodland near Kingswood Brook See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2148604">SP1967 : Alderwood along Kingswood Brook</a>, taken nearby.
Woodland near Kingswood Brook
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Shrewley Common is located at Grid Ref: SP2167 (Lat: 52.300725, Lng: -1.6934655)

Administrative County: Warwickshire

District: Warwick

Police Authority: Warwickshire

What 3 Words

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