Swindon

Civil Parish in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

England

Swindon

Ashwood Lower Lane at Greensforge, Staffordshire The Navigation Inn is on the right. Greensforge Bridge ahead crosses the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal by Greensforge Lock. — Ashwood Lower Lane at Greensforge, Staffordshire Credit: Roger Kidd

Swindon is a civil parish located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated in the West Midlands region, it is part of the district of Stafford. The parish is nestled on the outskirts of the town of Stafford and covers an area of approximately 5 square kilometers.

Swindon is a predominantly rural area with a small population of around 500 residents. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills, open fields, and picturesque countryside, offering a tranquil and peaceful environment for its inhabitants. The parish is primarily residential, with a mix of detached houses, cottages, and farmhouses scattered throughout.

Despite its rural setting, Swindon benefits from its proximity to Stafford, which provides easy access to a range of amenities and services. The town offers a variety of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and recreational facilities, ensuring that residents have access to essential goods and services without having to travel far.

The area surrounding Swindon is known for its natural beauty, with several walking trails and outdoor recreational opportunities available for residents and visitors alike. The nearby Cannock Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offers an array of activities, including hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

Swindon is well-connected to other parts of Staffordshire, with good transport links. The A34 road passes nearby, providing easy access to the wider road network, and the nearby Stafford railway station offers regular services to major cities such as Birmingham, Manchester, and London.

Overall, Swindon offers a peaceful and idyllic countryside setting, with convenient access to nearby amenities, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a rural lifestyle within reach of urban conveniences.

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Swindon Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.512383/-2.213997 or Grid Reference SO8590. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ashwood Lower Lane at Greensforge, Staffordshire

The Navigation Inn is on the right. Greensforge Bridge ahead crosses the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal by Greensforge Lock.

Roger Kidd

Greensforge Bridge near Kingswinford, Staffordshire

This is Bridge No 37 across the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. The pub sign refers to The Navigation Inn, off to the right. The woman in red (top right) is at the tiller of a narrowboat negotiating Greensforge Lock. SO8688 : Ashwood Lower Lane at Greensforge, Staffordshire

Roger Kidd

Greensforge Bridge near Kingswinford, Staffordshire

This is Bridge No 37 across the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. Narrowboats entering the bridge hole here go directly into Greensforge Lock.

Roger Kidd

The Smestow River at Greensforge, Staffordshire

The river is flowing south,towards the camera. It meets the River Stour about two miles away. Above the bank on the right, narrowboats moored on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal are just visible. Much work has been done on the Smestow Brook in recent years to reduce the frequency of its flooding. Apparently, the dredging work has increased the depth in places to four feet (1.25m) resulting in the brook's upgrading to "river" status, but map makers are not yet cognisant of this (everyone still calls it Smestow Brook anyway!). Of course, such work needs constant maintenance. Link

Roger Kidd

The Smestow River at Greensforge, Staffordshire

The river is flowing south, away from the camera. It meets the River Stour about two miles downstream. Much work has been done on the Smestow Brook in recent years to reduce the frequency of its flooding. Apparently, the dredging work has increased the depth in places to four feet (1.25m) resulting in the brook's upgrading to "river" status, but map makers are not yet cognisant of this (everyone still calls it Smestow Brook anyway!). Of course, such work needs constant maintenance. Link

Roger Kidd

The Smestow River at Greensforge, Staffordshire

The river is flowing south, towards the camera. It meets the River Stour about two miles away. On the far bank is Greensforge Mill. Much work has been done on the Smestow Brook in recent years to reduce the frequency of its flooding. Apparently, the dredging work has increased the depth in places to four feet (1.25m) resulting in the brook's upgrading to "river" status, but map makers are not yet cognisant of this (everyone still calls it Smestow Brook anyway!). Of course, such work needs constant maintenance. Link

There has been a mill on this site since at least the 16th century. In 1602 the existing corn mill was converted into a hammer mill. It was rebuilt in the late 19th century and was a corn mill again until it closed in about 1925. Further conversion into apartments has now taken place.

Roger Kidd

The Smestow River at Greensforge, Staffordshire

The river is flowing south, towards the camera. It meets the River Stour about two miles away. On the far bank is Greensforge Mill. Much work has been done on the Smestow Brook in recent years to reduce the frequency of its flooding. Apparently, the dredging work has increased the depth in places to four feet (1.25m) resulting in the brook's upgrading to "river" status, but map makers are not yet cognisant of this (everyone still calls it Smestow Brook anyway). Of course, such work needs constant maintenance. Link

Roger Kidd

Highgate Path

The view from near White House Lane of the footpath on Highgate Common Country Park.

Gordon Griffiths

Highgate Clearing

The view of the footpath on Highgate Common Country Park.

Gordon Griffiths

Highgate View

The view from Birches Coppice Car Park off White House Lane over Highgate Common Country Park.

Gordon Griffiths

Highgate Common View

The view over Highgate Common Country Park.

Gordon Griffiths

View over Gates and Barriers on the Mile Flat

These barriers in the gateways are there to prevent unlawful access. In the distance is Swindon to the right and Camp Hill to the left.

Mick Malpass

Chasepool Lodge trig in evening sunshine

Looking NNE across the autumn fields, with Chasepool Farm in the middle distance.

Richard Law

Navigation Inn and Greenforge Lock

John Evans

The Old Bush (1), Swindon Road, Hinksford

Judging by the large number of cars in the car park, this is quite a popular pub. It was built in the mid to late 1930's and replaced an older pub of the same name, dating from 1874 or earlier. That pub was adjacent to the nearby Staffs & Worcs Canal, and was then demolished. The new pub was apparently designed with a ship's bridge in mind, based on the luxury liner the Queen Mary, which was launched in September 1934. A second pub was also rather similarly designed. This was the Nautical William, on the Kidderminster to Bridgnorth road at Alveley. This is now a residential home for the elderly. The Old Bush should not be confused with the pub of the same name, in the village of Swindon, Staffs, which is only a mile or two away. SO8689 : The Old Bush (2), Swindon Road, Hinksford. SO8689 : The Old Bush (3) - sign, Swindon Road, Hinksford.

P L Chadwick

The Old Bush (2), Swindon Road, Hinksford

A large 1930's pub, which also does food. SO8689 : The Old Bush (1), Swindon Road, Hinksford. SO8689 : The Old Bush (3) - sign, Swindon Road, Hinksford.

P L Chadwick

The Old Bush (3) - sign, Swindon Road, Hinksford

The sign, on the edge of the car park adjacent to the road, shows two Roman soldiers on horseback. They appear to be outside a building with a bush attached. The Romans, who ruled the areas now known as England and Wales for almost 400 years, built long straight roads. Along these were built tavernae, from which our word tavern is derived. These tavernae supplied food, drink and overnight accommodation. Tavernae were required to display branches of evergreens outside, so as to identify themselves. This symbolised Bacchus, the Greek god of wine. From this was derived probably the earliest pub name the Bush, or more often the Old Bush or the Holly Bush, and similar names. It is believed that the old saying, "a good wine needs no bush", refers to these early names. SO8689 : The Old Bush (1), Swindon Road, Hinksford. SO8689 : The Old Bush (2), Swindon Road, Hinksford.

P L Chadwick