Aston Cantlow

Civil Parish in Warwickshire Stratford-on-Avon

England

Aston Cantlow

The entrance to Bearley Station
The entrance to Bearley Station Credit: David Howard

Aston Cantlow is a civil parish located in the county of Warwickshire, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles north of the town of Stratford-upon-Avon and covers an area of around 5 square miles. The parish is made up of several small villages and hamlets, including Aston Cantlow itself, Little Alne, Shelfield, and Newnham.

Aston Cantlow is known for its picturesque countryside and charming rural atmosphere. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, with rolling fields, meadows, and woodlands that provide a beautiful backdrop to the villages. The River Alne flows through the parish, adding to its natural beauty.

The parish is home to a population of around 1,000 people, who mainly reside in the villages and hamlets. Aston Cantlow has a rich history dating back to medieval times, and this is reflected in its architecture and landmarks. The Grade I listed Holy Trinity Church, which dates back to the 13th century, is a prominent feature in the village of Aston Cantlow. It is known for its stunning stained glass windows and intricate stonework.

Aston Cantlow offers a range of amenities for its residents, including a primary school, a village hall, and a pub. The parish is well-connected, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. It is also surrounded by a number of attractions, including the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick Castle, and the Cotswolds, making it an attractive destination for visitors.

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Aston Cantlow Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.238275/-1.775588 or Grid Reference SP1560. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The entrance to Bearley Station
The entrance to Bearley Station
The entrance to Bearley Station
The entrance to Bearley Station
Bearley Station approach
Bearley Station approach
The entrance to Bearley Station
The entrance to Bearley Station
Bearley Railway Bridge
Bearley Railway Bridge
Gatehouse at Edstone Hall
Gatehouse at Edstone Hall
Field of wheat in Bearley
Field of wheat in Bearley
Parking area on Birmingham Road, Bearley
Parking area on Birmingham Road, Bearley
Bearley station looking northwards
Bearley station looking northwards
Bearley Station looking towards Stratford-Upon-Avon
Bearley Station looking towards Stratford-Upon-Avon
Whitehouse Hill
Whitehouse Hill
Footpath off Whitehouse Hill
Footpath off Whitehouse Hill
Track off Bearley Road, Aston Cantlow
Track off Bearley Road, Aston Cantlow
Shakespeare Express Ex GWR 'Hall' class 4-6-0 No. 4965 'Rood Ashton Hall' nears Edstone Aqueduct on the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal with the return 'Shakespeare Express' from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham Moor Street.
Shakespeare Express
Ex GWR 'Hall' class 4-6-0 No. 4965 'Rood Ashton Hall' nears Edstone Aqueduct on the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal with the return 'Shakespeare Express' from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham Moor Street.
Bearley Road, Aston Cantlow Looking north-eastward.
Bearley Road, Aston Cantlow
Looking north-eastward.
Bridleway track between arable fields, Aston Cantlow Looking south-eastward.
Bridleway track between arable fields, Aston Cantlow
Looking south-eastward.
Mile Marker, Stratford Canal, Wootton Wawen Against the parapet just off the Southern end of the Edstone Aqueduct. These Mile Pegs/Road Numbers are relatively modern iterations placed by the Stratford on Avon Canal Society (the vertical acronym).

The iron post to the left may well have been the original mile marker. The context view is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6670954">SP1660 : The Edstone Aqueduct</a>.

Inscription: Kings / Norton / 20 / Miles // SONACS

Milestone Society National ID: SAC-20R
Mile Marker, Stratford Canal, Wootton Wawen
Against the parapet just off the Southern end of the Edstone Aqueduct. These Mile Pegs/Road Numbers are relatively modern iterations placed by the Stratford on Avon Canal Society (the vertical acronym). The iron post to the left may well have been the original mile marker. The context view is SP1660 : The Edstone Aqueduct. Inscription: Kings / Norton / 20 / Miles // SONACS Milestone Society National ID: SAC-20R
Canal Bridge Plaque, Edstone Aqueduct In the parish of Aston Cantlow, on the Southern end of the Eastern parapet. For a context view see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6380324">SP1660 : Stratford Canal - Edstone aqueduct</a>. (Transport Heritage <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.transportheritage.com" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.transportheritage.com">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> )

Inscription: Transport Trust / Edstone  / Aqueduct / Opened in 1816 for the Stratford on Avon / Canal. At 145m, this cast iron aqueduct / is the longest aqueduct / in England. / 
for further information visit / www. transportheritage .com / Transport Heritage Site

Milestone Society National ID: WA_SACACA01br
Canal Bridge Plaque, Edstone Aqueduct
In the parish of Aston Cantlow, on the Southern end of the Eastern parapet. For a context view see SP1660 : Stratford Canal - Edstone aqueduct. (Transport Heritage LinkExternal link ) Inscription: Transport Trust / Edstone / Aqueduct / Opened in 1816 for the Stratford on Avon / Canal. At 145m, this cast iron aqueduct / is the longest aqueduct / in England. / for further information visit / www. transportheritage .com / Transport Heritage Site Milestone Society National ID: WA_SACACA01br
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Aston Cantlow is located at Grid Ref: SP1560 (Lat: 52.238275, Lng: -1.775588)

Administrative County: Warwickshire

District: Stratford-on-Avon

Police Authority: Warwickshire

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