Perton

Civil Parish in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

England

Perton

Perton is a civil parish located in the South Staffordshire district of Staffordshire, England. It is situated approximately six miles west of Wolverhampton and 14 miles north of the city of Dudley. Perton is a suburban area, bordered by open countryside to the west and south.

The history of Perton dates back to the Domesday Book in the 11th century when it was known as "Patitone." It remained a small rural settlement until the 1960s when it underwent significant development to accommodate the growing population.

Today, Perton is a thriving residential area with a population of around 8,000 people. It offers a range of amenities and services, including several local schools, a library, a community center, and a leisure center. The village center is known as "Perton Square," which is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and pubs.

Perton is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities through its road network, with the A41 running through the parish, providing easy access to Wolverhampton and Telford. Public transportation is also available, with regular bus services connecting Perton to surrounding areas.

The parish is surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering residents and visitors opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. There are also several parks and green spaces within the parish, providing recreational areas for families and individuals to enjoy.

Overall, Perton is a pleasant and convenient place to live, with a strong sense of community and a range of amenities to cater to its residents' needs.

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Perton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.597123/-2.223356 or Grid Reference SO8499. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Parkway, Perton

Parkway is the main distributor road around Perton estate, and is almost entirely circumnavigated by bus route 10, the main service into Wolverhampton. The crash barriers protect a SJ8600 : Pedestrian subway under Parkway, Perton.

Richard Vince

Pedestrian subway under Parkway, Perton

This subway, in the northern part of the estate, links Browning Grove with Harald Close.

Richard Vince

Wrottesley Hall near Tettenhall

The original hall was burnt down in 1897 the original being built in 1696. This building is now divided into flats.

Frank Smith

Pear and Partridge Public House Perton

Edward Hunt

Potato Field, The Bradshaws, Staffordshire

Potatoes are grown extensively around The Bradshaws.

Roger D Kidd

Daffodils and spruce crop near The Bradshaws, Staffordshire

Marked on the O.S. maps as "orchard" but in fact the field is used for growing young spruce trees for Christmas! Photographed in 2007. The field is under a wheat crop in 2022.

Roger D Kidd

Pine Trees on the Staffordshire Way, near Wrottesley Hall

The Staffordshire Way skirts the immediate grounds of Wrottesley Hall, and here is approaching the golf course. Image on 9 July 2022: SJ8501 : Private road near Wrottesley Hall in Staffordshire

Roger D Kidd

Staffordshire Way with Redwood tree, near Wrottesley Hall

The Staffordshire Way is clearly delineated through the rape field as it approaches Wrottesley, and its enormous Redwood trees.

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Disused Buildings, near Cranmoor Lodge Farm, Perton

The Staffordshire Way passes these military style buildings, all disused but with roofs intact, in the corner of a large grass covered field. Apparently they are the remains of 2nd World War RAF Perton accommodation, later used to house Dutch Army barracks. There are threats to close the footpath to enable development. The exact original use of all the buildings here can be dug out from these planning applications: Link

There is fascinating detail on this Dutch website (make sure you get the translated page) Link

Roger D Kidd

Disused Buildings near Cranmoor Lodge Farm, Perton

The Staffordshire Way passes these military style buildings, all disused but with roofs intact, in the corner of a large grass covered field. Apparently they are the remains of 2nd World War RAF Perton accommodation, later used as a Dutch Army barracks. There are threats to close the footpath to enable development. The exact original use of all the buildings here can be dug out from these planning applications: Link

There is fascinating detail on this Dutch website (make sure you get the translated page) Link

Roger D Kidd

Potato fields near The Bradshaws, Staffordshire

Bradshaws have large areas of fields locally dedicated to potatoes.

Roger D Kidd

Oak Trees in Potato Field, Wrottesley Park, Staffordshire

Wonderful unique shapes and patterns are seen in every oak tree at the end of the winter.

Roger D Kidd

Public Footpath through Rapefield, Wrottesley, Staffordshire

This rape crop is several weeks behind those in Eastern England. The Staffordshire Way and Monarch's Way path is clearly delineated. The redwood (sequoia?) tree is one of several - typical of former Victorian country estates. The large isolated tree in the field is a sycamore.

Roger D Kidd

Oak Trees near Wrottesley Hall, Staffordshire

The fields (including the rape field) and oak trees are in the square, even if Wrottesley Hall (distance) is not!!

Roger D Kidd

Lane/Public Footpath, near Nurton, Staffordshire

This well surfaced (cul-de-sac) lane is actually signposted as a public footpath! In fact, it acts as a private access road to several seriously desirable detached residences in extensive landscaped gardens.

Roger D Kidd

Private Garden and Mini Golf Course, near Nurton, Staffordshire

The last house on the surfaced part of the lane has extensive gardens including this immaculately presented miniature golf course. Shame about the power lines!!

Roger D Kidd