Aggborough

Settlement in Worcestershire Wyre Forest

England

Aggborough

River Stour in Kidderminster town centre The River Stour is about 25 miles (40 km) in length, it flows through the counties of Worcestershire, the West Midlands and Staffordshire.
The river rises in the north of Worcestershire in the Clent Hills, eventually joining the River Severn at Stourport. — River Stour in Kidderminster town centre Credit: Mat Fascione

Aggborough is a small village located in Worcestershire, England. It is situated approximately 2 miles south of Kidderminster, and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic charm. The village is nestled in the Severn Valley, offering breathtaking views of rolling hills and lush green fields.

Aggborough is home to several notable landmarks and attractions. One of the most prominent is Aggborough Stadium, which is the home ground of Kidderminster Harriers Football Club. The stadium has a seating capacity of over 6,000 and hosts various football matches throughout the year.

The village itself has a close-knit community, with a population of around 1,500 residents. It offers a peaceful and tranquil environment, making it an ideal place for families and those seeking a slower pace of life. There are a number of amenities available, including a local primary school, village hall, and a few small shops.

For those who enjoy exploring the outdoors, Aggborough offers plenty of opportunities for walking and cycling. The nearby Wyre Forest is a popular destination, with its ancient woodlands and diverse wildlife. Additionally, the village is conveniently located near the River Severn, providing opportunities for fishing and boating.

Overall, Aggborough is a charming village that combines natural beauty with a strong sense of community. Its idyllic countryside setting and range of amenities make it an attractive place to live or visit for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Aggborough Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.3777/-2.246325 or Grid Reference SO8375. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

River Stour in Kidderminster town centre

The River Stour is about 25 miles (40 km) in length, it flows through the counties of Worcestershire, the West Midlands and Staffordshire. The river rises in the north of Worcestershire in the Clent Hills, eventually joining the River Severn at Stourport.

Mat Fascione

Slingfield Mill at Weavers Wharf, Kidderminster

The following information is from a blue plaque on the side of the mill: Slingfield Mill was built in 1864 by Thomas Lea. The architects were Lockwood and Mawson of Bradford, well known for their textile mills. The finest yarns for the carpet industry were spun on machinery driven by a steam engine powered from boilers in the nearby boilerhouse with its square chimney. In 1920 Lea Ltd became part of Carpet Trades who sold it to Brintons in 1948. By the late 1980s yarn spinning had ceased and in 2003 the Mill became a retail outlet. The mill now contains a Debenhams and a Premier Inn.

Mat Fascione

Spennells Valley Nature Reserve

A nature reserve situated within an extensive housing development. Picture taken looking west into the reserve from grid reference SO84790 75310, a few metres west of the A448.

Martyn B

Captain's Pool

A small lake situated on the edge of a large housing development. The lake is home to a variety of wildfowl and a popular venue for fishermen. The picture has been taken from the public footpath on the west side of the pool at SO 84732 74929.

Martyn B

Caldwall Bridge, Staffs.& Worcs. Canal

Caldwall Lock has a split iron bridge to accommodate the rope in days of horse-drawn narrowboats. The sandstone cliff behind the lock is geologically interesting, being the southern tip of a bed of similar rock which stretches some 15 miles north. The picture was taken from grid reference SO 82765 75549.

Martyn B

Falling Sands Lock, Staffs.& Worcs. Canal

The picture shows the canal at a point close to the River Stour, the course of which can be seen running almost parallel to the canal. The Stour was navigable in the 18th century to a point a few hundred metres downstream from where the picture was taken, at SO 82774 74520.

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Platt's Wharf, Staffs. & Worcs. Canal

The bridge at Platt’s Wharf takes the canal towpath over a disused lock, which used to link the Staffs. & Worcs. Canal to the River Stour. The wall of the lock is clearly visible on the right. The picture was taken from SO 82506 73773, looking from the River Stour towards the canal, which is visible through the arch of the bridge.

Martyn B

Severn Valley & mainline railways, Kidderminster

Looking South from the footbridge at SO 83727 75926, a steam train slowly makes its way along the last few hundred metres into the Severn Valley railway station in Kidderminster. On the left is the main line between Kidderminster & Worcester. Towards the top right of the picture is the back of the stand at Kidderminster Harriers Football Club.

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Stack Pool, Kidderminster

The chimney built at the edge of the pool can be identified on the 1:25,000 map as the small dot on the north bank of the main pool. Picture taken from SO 83389 77754.

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Kidderminster

Kidderminster Lock on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal.

David Stowell

Viaduct, Kidderminster

The viaduct carrying the Kidderminster to Worcester mainline railway over the main A449 at Chester Road South, on the south side of Kidderminster. Picture taken from the public footpath alongside the railway at SO 8371 7464.

Martyn B

Kidderminster Lock 2005

It is interesting to compare this shot with David's, taken some 15 years earlier. A great deal of time and money has been recently been spent improving the overall condition of the canal and towpath in this area. The electricity sub-station looks uncannily similar to how it did all those years ago.

Martyn B

Kidderminster

Taken from the minor road at SO 83515 76309, the photograph depicts the view looking north-west across the town centre of Kidderminster. This is a view which has changed considerably over the past four years during which time some of the former carpet factories have made way for new retail developments. Much of the town’s layout differs from its current representation on the OS map : the bus station and law courts now occupy different sites, and the river has been re-routed in order to accommodate a super-market car park.

Martyn B

Dilapidated warehouse

Situated just outside the newly developed part of Kidderminster, this dilapidated warehouse patiently awaits its fate. Refurbishment perhaps, a renovated exterior housing state of the art offices, or the final death knell, demolition, to make way for housing ? Watch this space !

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Kidderminster Magistrates Court

The new Magistrates Court building is situated in Comberton Place, just below the Severn Valley Railway station.

Martyn B

Mainline railway, near Kidderminster

Picture taken from the north-west corner of the square looking south south-east towards Stanklyn Lane. The clearly defined path following the field boundary is not a right of way and thus does not appear on the Ordnance Survey maps of the area. The railway is the main line between Kidderminster and Worcester.

Martyn B

Kidderminster Town Station

This is the southern terminus of the Severn Valley Railway Link

, not to be confused with the more modest affair next door SO8376 : Kidderminster (Network Rail) Station . Despite appearances the station building was only constructed in 1986 and is a classic Great Western Railway design modelled on the now closed Ross on Wye station Link

on the former Gloucester to Hereford line. Details such as the roof crestings and the porte cochere (the canopy over the entrance) have been added over the years through the work of The Friends of Kidderminster Station Link

. Extension work is currently in progress by the SVR to extend the station building with another wing and a canopy over the concourse SO8376 : Building work at Kidderminster Town Station.

David Stowell

Kidderminster (Network Rail) Station

The small modern building on the main line at Kidderminster. This replaced a grand black and white timber framed building which was demolished in the 1960s as being beyond repair. Looking at the modern replacement building it is hardly surprising that it is not unknown for intending passengers to mistakenly go to the much more traditional Severn Valley Railway station SO8376 : Kidderminster Town Station next door to try and by their main line tickets!

David Stowell

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Aggborough is located at Grid Ref: SO8375 (Lat: 52.3777, Lng: -2.246325)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Wyre Forest

Police Authority: West Mercia