Cubbington

Civil Parish in Warwickshire Warwick

England

Cubbington

Cubbington is a civil parish located in Warwickshire, England. Situated just south of the town of Leamington Spa, it covers an area of approximately 8.5 square kilometers. The village is nestled in a picturesque countryside setting, with rolling hills and beautiful green fields surrounding it.

The history of Cubbington dates back centuries, with evidence of human activity in the area since Roman times. The village itself has a charming and traditional character, with many of its buildings dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The parish church, dedicated to St. Mary, is a prominent feature and is believed to have been built in the 12th century.

In terms of amenities, Cubbington offers various facilities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, a local pub, and a post office. The village is also home to several small businesses and shops, providing convenience to its inhabitants.

Cubbington benefits from its close proximity to Leamington Spa, which offers a wider range of amenities, including shopping centers, leisure facilities, and a train station with direct links to major cities such as Birmingham and London.

The natural beauty of Cubbington and its surrounding countryside make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by numerous walking and cycling routes, allowing residents and visitors to explore the stunning Warwickshire landscape.

Overall, Cubbington is a quaint and charming village, offering a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle in the heart of Warwickshire.

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Cubbington Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.311415/-1.498336 or Grid Reference SP3468. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

HS2 enabling works near Cubbington, September 2021 (1)

This is a foreshortened view of the contractor's compound beside the B4453 Rugby Road northeast of Cubbington village. The diverted road will cross HS2 by an overbridge; the railway will run across the middle of the photo. In the background, centre, is South Cubbington Wood. Link

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HS2 enabling works near Cubbington, September 2021 (2)

A wide view of the contractor's compound by the B4453 Rugby Road and work in progress. The railway will run in front of South Cubbington Wood, centre. Link

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HS2 enabling works near Cubbington, September 2021 (3)

A foreshortened view of work in progress. It's not easy to interpret it in relation to the plans Link

It's safe to say that a great deal of earth is being moved around. The gap in the woodland is the swathe cut in the winter, severing the south corner of South Cubbington Wood: SP3568 : HS2 enabling works near Cubbington, February 2021 (8). The railway will have climbed up to here after crossing the Leam valley: see SP3666 : HS2 enabling works near Offchurch, April 2021 (5).

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HS2 enabling works near Cubbington, September 2021 (4)

In this cropped image two large earthmoving machines are working in the swathe cut through the southern corner of South Cubbington Wood: at about the 135+000 mark on the plans Link

. The railway will be in a cutting, reportedly, having climbed up from the River Leam crossing in SP3567: see SP3568 : HS2 enabling works near Cubbington, February 2021 (5). The line will head for the fenced-off ground in front of the camera. Locations are estimated.

Robin Stott

HS2 enabling works near Cubbington, September 2021 (5)

New fences and gates have been erected alongside the B4453 Rugby Road. This is in advance of the road being diverted to cross HS2 by an overbridge yet to be built. The stretch of footpath W130b behind the camera will be closed and will instead follow the road north to its diversion along the south side of North Cubbington Wood. Link

Robin Stott

HS2 enabling works near Cubbington, September 2021 (6)

This is the line of the haul road parallel to the railway, which will be in a cutting across the land to the right: lots of earth to be moved! The view is northwest from footpath W130b; locations are estimated.

Robin Stott

HS2 enabling works near Cubbington, September 2021 (7)

This is farmland left uncultivated prior to the construction of HS2. The line will run somewhere to the left of the camera from the gap cut through South Cubbington Wood, just right of centre SP3568 : HS2 enabling works near Cubbington, September 2021 (4). The contractor's compound can be seen; the telephone poles mark the line of the B4453 Rugby Road, which will cross HS2 by an overbridge. On the right is the start of North Cubbington Wood.

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HS2 enabling works near Cubbington, September 2021 (8)

Footpath W130b is confined by fences across the area of forthcoming HS2 construction; at some point it will be closed and diverted. On the left is North Cubbington Wood, which will be untouched by the railway. Locations are estimated.

Robin Stott

HS2 enabling works near Cubbington, September 2021 (9)

Looking southwest along footpath W130b, fenced across the area of railway construction. The haul road in SP3469 : HS2 enabling works near Cubbington, September 2021 (6) can be seen. When work starts the footpath will be permanently diverted. Locations are estimated.

Robin Stott

HS2 enabling works near Cubbington, September 2021 (10)

This land has been fenced and left uncultivated. Somewhere in the middle distance HS2 will be in a cutting heading somewhat to the right. On the left here a solitary machine is moving earth near the Coventry Road out of Cubbington, which will be diverted to cross the railway by an overbridge. Locations are estimated. Tanner's Barn near here, shown on the 1:25 k map, appears to have been demolished in the past. Link

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HS2 enabling works near Cubbington, September 2021 (11)

The view is south along Coventry Road towards Cubbington: a racetrack. HS2 will come out of the skyline left of centre and cross roughly where the solitary digger is working. Coventry Road will be diverted on to an overbridge, landing somewhere here judging by the fencing, left. Note the tree stump. Locations are estimated

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HS2 enabling works near Cubbington, September 2021 (12)

The fencing and land left uncultivated are the clues. HS2 will come through here on its way to Stoneleigh Business Park. The view is from Coventry Road north of the village. Locations are estimated.

Robin Stott

HS2 enabling works near Cubbington, September 2021 (13)

A sign by the Coventry Road approaching the village warns of HS2 site N11 Gate 16. Materials will be brought to site and material will be taken away. A lone digger works atop a pile of earth or stone. The road will be diverted to an overbridge to cross the railway.

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HS2 enabling works near Cubbington, September 2021 (14)

HS2 site N11 Gate 16 is by the Coventry Road north of the village.

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HS2 enabling works near Cubbington, September 2021 (15)

A lone digger works atop a pile of earth and stone at site N11. The Coventry Road will be diverted on to an overbridge to cross the railway. Note the tree stump. Locations are estimated.

Robin Stott