Lower Penn

Civil Parish in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

England

Lower Penn

Council Housing - Warstones Gardens Stylistically these appear to be 1950s though are not shown on my late 1960s streetmap.
Council Housing - Warstones Gardens Credit: John M

Lower Penn is a civil parish located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 9 miles northwest of the city of Wolverhampton, it encompasses an area of around 4 square miles. The parish is part of the South Staffordshire district and is bordered by the parishes of Upper Penn, Trysull and Seisdon, and Himley.

Lower Penn is a predominantly rural area with a population of around 1,200 residents. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills, open fields, and scattered woodlands. The parish contains several small hamlets, including Penn Common, Wombourne, and Castlecroft.

The area is rich in history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. Lower Penn was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, indicating its long-standing presence as a settlement. The parish has been shaped by agriculture over the centuries, and farming remains an important aspect of the local economy.

Lower Penn offers a peaceful and picturesque environment, attracting visitors who enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and cycling. The area is also known for its charming rural pubs and country houses, which contribute to its quaint and idyllic atmosphere.

The parish benefits from good transport links, with nearby major roads such as the A449 and A463 providing easy access to neighboring towns and cities. Additionally, the city of Wolverhampton offers a range of amenities and services to residents, including schools, healthcare facilities, and shopping centers.

Overall, Lower Penn, Staffordshire, is a tranquil and historic parish that offers a rural lifestyle while being conveniently located near larger urban areas.

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Lower Penn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.565743/-2.201082 or Grid Reference SO8696. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Council Housing - Warstones Gardens Stylistically these appear to be 1950s though are not shown on my late 1960s streetmap.
Council Housing - Warstones Gardens
Stylistically these appear to be 1950s though are not shown on my late 1960s streetmap.
Council Housing - Warstones Drive Stylistically these appear to be 1950s though are not shown on my late 1960s streetmap.
Council Housing - Warstones Drive
Stylistically these appear to be 1950s though are not shown on my late 1960s streetmap.
Council Housing - Kingsclere Walk These houses date from around 1970.
Council Housing - Kingsclere Walk
These houses date from around 1970.
Gated farm access at Trescott
Gated farm access at Trescott
Private road to Furnace Grange
Private road to Furnace Grange
Poppies and a stile at Trescott Grange
Poppies and a stile at Trescott Grange
The Smestow Brook at Trescott Grange Just downstream of the ford
The Smestow Brook at Trescott Grange
Just downstream of the ford
Dilapidated buildings at Trescott Grange The sheep were on a mission to avoid me, despite the absence of the dog on this walk.
Dilapidated buildings at Trescott Grange
The sheep were on a mission to avoid me, despite the absence of the dog on this walk.
Footbridge over the Smestow Brook
Footbridge over the Smestow Brook
Farmland in the Smestow valley
Farmland in the Smestow valley
Along the Staffordshire Way near Trescott Looking south on the track/footpath that runs between Trescott and Great Moor
Along the Staffordshire Way near Trescott
Looking south on the track/footpath that runs between Trescott and Great Moor
Back on a marked path After the problems finding a route across the wheatfield on the right (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2482656">SO8497 : No footpath to be seen</a>), a well-defined track & bridleway is quite a relief.
Back on a marked path
After the problems finding a route across the wheatfield on the right (SO8497 : No footpath to be seen), a well-defined track & bridleway is quite a relief.
Firs  Public  House  Wolverhampton This pub is found just off the Bridgnorth road on the way to Wolverhampton.
Firs Public House Wolverhampton
This pub is found just off the Bridgnorth road on the way to Wolverhampton.
Leafy Towpath The autumn view on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Lower Penn.
Leafy Towpath
The autumn view on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Lower Penn.
Lock View The view from Dimmingsdale Lock on the Staff and Worcester Canal.
Lock View
The view from Dimmingsdale Lock on the Staff and Worcester Canal.
A454 enters Trescott
A454 enters Trescott
A454 at Furness Grange Road
A454 at Furness Grange Road
Jenny Walkers Lane traffic lights, A454
Jenny Walkers Lane traffic lights, A454
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Lower Penn is located at Grid Ref: SO8696 (Lat: 52.565743, Lng: -2.201082)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: South Staffordshire

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.565743,-2.201082
Post Box
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: WV4 267
Lat/Long: 52.5680319/-2.1993353
Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Man Made: telephone_box
Note: there were plans to move this to the Victory Hall
Operator: Lower Penn Parish Council
Was Phone: +44 1902 339376
Lat/Long: 52.5626518/-2.1974931
Bus Stop
Greyhound PH
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3800C604300
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Greyhound PH
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan Landmark: Greyhound PH
Naptan Street: Market Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.5629215/-2.197887
Greyhound PH
Naptan AtcoCode: 3800C604301
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Greyhound PH
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: Greyhound PH
Naptan Street: Market Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.5628765/-2.1979605
Bus Stop
Market Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3800C607300
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Market Lane
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: No 15
Naptan Street: Market Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.5640746/-2.1981284
Bus Stop
Market Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3800C607301
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Market Lane
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: No 20
Naptan Street: Market Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.5640362/-2.1979805
Bus Stop
Langley Lodge
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3800C642201
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Langley Lodge
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: Langley Lodge
Naptan Street: Langley Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.5681031/-2.199497
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 52.5674077/-2.2052169
Power: tower
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.5634205/-2.2028591
Power: tower
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.56562/-2.1991956
Power: tower
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.5649428/-2.1960573
Power: tower
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.5694174/-2.2015187
Source: survey
Tourism: picnic_site
Lat/Long: 52.5646079/-2.2023785
Barrier: stile
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.567657/-2.2011797
Source: survey
Tourism: picnic_site
Lat/Long: 52.5679832/-2.1991334
Parking
Capacity: 4
Parking: layby
Source: visual survey;bing
Lat/Long: 52.5680478/-2.1991734
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.5679744/-2.1994836
Power: tower
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.5691953/-2.1973041
Penn Halt
Information: sign
Source: visual survey;bing
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.5648728/-2.202214
Pub
The Greyhound
Lat/Long: 52.5628742/-2.1980848
South Staffordshire Railway
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.5633558/-2.203039
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.5626738/-2.1977924
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 52.5629487/-2.198788
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: outside Victory Hall in Lower Penn- to right of entrance
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 52.5629478/-2.1987675
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