Compton

Settlement in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

England

Compton

Enville Hall Grade II listed 16C&amp;17C hall built by the Grey family, Earls of Stamford and Warrington. The extensive estate comprises 6500acres at Enville. — Enville Hall Credit: John M

Compton is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles southwest of the bustling city of Wolverhampton, Compton is a peaceful and picturesque settlement that offers a tranquil escape from urban life.

The village is renowned for its charming rural setting, with rolling hills and lush green fields surrounding the area. Compton is home to a close-knit community that takes pride in maintaining the village's historic character and preserving its natural beauty.

One of the notable landmarks in Compton is the Grade I listed St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. This ancient place of worship stands as a testament to the village's long and rich history. Additionally, Compton is also known for its well-preserved timber-framed cottages, which add to the village's charm and appeal.

While Compton is predominantly a residential area, it benefits from its close proximity to Wolverhampton, allowing residents easy access to a range of amenities and services. The city offers a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, as well as excellent transportation links, including direct train connections to major cities such as Birmingham and London.

In conclusion, Compton, Staffordshire is a tranquil and picturesque village that offers a peaceful retreat in a rural setting. With its rich history, charming architecture, and proximity to urban amenities, Compton provides an ideal balance between the tranquility of village life and the conveniences of nearby cities.

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Compton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.459201/-2.265324 or Grid Reference SO8284. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Enville Hall

Grade II listed 16C&17C hall built by the Grey family, Earls of Stamford and Warrington. The extensive estate comprises 6500acres at Enville.

John M

Gateway at Enville Hall

The gate in the brick wall surrounding the hall leads into the landscaped gardens.

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Enville Cricket Club

In the grounds of Enville Hall.

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Scoreboard at Enville Cricket Club

Built onto the wall surrounding Enville Hall.

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Ha-ha at Enville Hall

The Ha-ha or sunken wall feature separates the house and gardens from the grazing in the landscaped parkland.

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Gamekeepers Cottages.

These Cottages are on the Enville Road, Compton Road crossroads. Just outside Kinver.

Mick Malpass

House On The Outskirts Of Kinver.

This house replaced an old Cottage, around 1990

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Crossroads Near Holy Austin Rock, Kinver.

These Crossroads are at the Kinver end of Kingsford Lane.

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Holy Austin Rock, Kinver.

One of the Rock houses has been restored, and is open to the public at certain times.The others have been closed off, as is evident from the Photo, for Health & Safety reasons.

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Entrance To Huntsmans Drive, Kinver

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Falcon Farm, Enville.

Falcon Farm is part of the Enville Estate.

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Brindley Hall, Compton, Kinver

This house was once owned by James Brindley, the man who played such a big part in the building of the Canals. Up until recent years it was owned by the Enville Estate and fell into disrepair, squatters moved in for a while, then it was sold to Developers, but when they came to renovate it, Bats were found in the roof and work had to stop. If anyone lives in it now I don't know, but with iron fence and Doberman dogs I will leave that to someone else to find out. The farm nextdoor is Union Hall Farm named after The Grand Union Canal.

Mick Malpass