Churchill and Blakedown

Civil Parish in Worcestershire Wyre Forest

England

Churchill and Blakedown

Sugarloaf Lane This is the t-junction where Sugarloaf Lane meets Beech Tree Lane. — Sugarloaf Lane Credit: Richard Rogerson

Churchill and Blakedown is a civil parish located in the county of Worcestershire, England. It is situated approximately 12 miles north of Worcester and 7 miles south of Stourbridge. The parish covers an area of about 5 square miles and is home to a population of around 5,000 residents.

Churchill and Blakedown is known for its picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and charming rural landscapes. The area is characterized by its quintessential English villages, featuring a mix of traditional stone cottages and modern houses. The parish is surrounded by green fields, woodlands, and meandering streams, providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and fishing.

The village of Churchill is the administrative center of the parish, hosting the local parish council and some essential amenities. It boasts a village shop, post office, and a primary school, catering to the needs of the local community. Blakedown, on the other hand, is a smaller village located to the east of Churchill. It is known for its railway station, which provides convenient transportation links to nearby towns and cities.

The area has a rich history, with Churchill being mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. It has retained its historic charm, with several notable buildings and landmarks, including the 18th-century St. James' Church and Churchill Hall, a former manor house now used as a community center.

Overall, Churchill and Blakedown offer a peaceful and idyllic setting, combining the beauty of the Worcestershire countryside with the convenience of nearby urban centers.

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Churchill and Blakedown Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.4077/-2.18825 or Grid Reference SO8778. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sugarloaf Lane

This is the t-junction where Sugarloaf Lane meets Beech Tree Lane.

Richard Rogerson

The A451 road near Iverley heading for Kidderminster

Coming in on the right is a farm track over which the North Worcestershire Path runs. The path immediately turns left and goes a short distance alongside the A451, behind the camera position. At the county boundary it crosses the road and enters a field. See SO8780 : North Worcestershire Path crossing the A451 road, near Iverley. Unfortunately it was a typically dull February morning.

P L Chadwick

Crown Lane, near Iverley

Chris Whippet

Approaching A451 Five Ways Near Churchill

Roy Hughes

Five Ways near Iverley

The Five Ways junction is on the Stourbridge Road.

Philip Halling

Horses in a field beside Iverley Lane

Brakemill Plantation can be seen in the background.

Philip Halling

Iverley Lane

Lane from Churchill to Iverley

Philip Halling

The Old Waggon and Horses, Iverley, Worcs

Should be "The Old Waggon and Horses"

Richard Rogerson

The Old Waggon and Horses, Ismere

Chris Whippet

Pool at Churchill.

Taken from the footpath running along the west side of the pool at SO883795.

Martyn B

Churchill Forge, Churchill

Spade forge with drop hammers. Open on Mills Open and Heritage Open Days.

Chris Allen

Churchill and Blakedown Signal Box and level crossing

On the ex-GWR line from Birmingham Snowhill to Worcester via Stourbridge.

David Stowell

Blakedown Station

Although now no more than a basic halt in terms of facilities, this is a well used commuter stop on the line from Worcester to Birmingham via Stourbridge.

David Stowell