Wormleighton

Civil Parish in Warwickshire Stratford-on-Avon

England

Wormleighton

By Fenny Compton Wharf Credit: David Howard

Wormleighton is a civil parish located in the county of Warwickshire, England. Situated in the Stratford-on-Avon district, the parish covers an area of approximately 1,500 acres. The village of Wormleighton is nestled in a picturesque rural setting, surrounded by rolling countryside, and is situated about 10 miles southeast of the town of Warwick.

The village has a long history and is mentioned in the Domesday Book, a survey of England completed in 1086. It was originally a medieval settlement with a manor house that dates back to the 13th century. The manor house, known as Wormleighton Manor, is a Grade I listed building and is considered one of the finest examples of Elizabethan architecture in Warwickshire.

In addition to the manor house, Wormleighton is also home to St. Peter's Church, a charming medieval church that serves as the parish church. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and historical significance.

Today, Wormleighton remains a small and tranquil village with a population of around 200 residents. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional cottages and more modern houses. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding, making Wormleighton an attractive destination for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful rural retreat.

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Wormleighton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.181242/-1.352799 or Grid Reference SP4453. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

By Fenny Compton Wharf

David Howard

Layby on Southam Road, Fenny Compton

David Howard

Layby on Southam Road, Fenny Compton

David Howard

Horse chestnut tree by Southam Road, Fenny Compton

David Howard

The A423, Wormleighton

The track heads to a number of farms

David Howard

Banbury Road, Wormleighton

David Howard

HS2 works beside the Oxford Canal

A huge pile of earth has arisen here beside the canal near Stoneton Bridge. This will form the route of the new High Speed 2 railway. There was no sign of work being done in this Sunday view, however.

Stephen McKay

The Turnover Bridge at 'The Tunnel'

This cast-iron bridge on the Oxford Canal was installed to allow horses on the towpath to change from one side of the canal to the other. Originally a narrow tunnel was built here, but it was opened out in later years to allow a better traffic flow along the route. This part of the canal is still known as 'The Tunnel'.

Bob Walters

Fenny Compton South Junction

This is the junction on the Great Western main line at Fenny Compton for the branch to the MOD Kineton army base. This line is the remaining stub of the Stratford & Midland Junction Railway, a rambling group of cross-country lines that were closed in the 1960's. The grey cabin is what now passes for a signalbox, the junction these days being controlled remotely from a signalling centre.

Bob Walters

Station Road Fenny Compton

Station Road passes beneath the Great Western main line in the foreground and the Kineton MOD branch in the background. This is the last remnant of the Stratford & Midland Junction Railway, most of which was closed in the 1960's. Fenny Compton had two stations on the left of the road, one for each railway as there was no physical connection between them save for a siding, so through running was not possible. The branch is nowadays connected to the main line at Fenny Compton South Junction to allow access to the MOD branch.

Bob Walters

Bridge identification plate

All railway bridges carry a plate denoting their number (according to the line where it is situated) and the distance it is from the start of the line, shown in miles and chains (1 chain = 22 yards). This bridge over Station Road, Fenny Compton is No.62 and it is 22 miles 42 chains from the start of the line, in this case Blisworth where the Stratford & Midland Junction Railway had one of its starting points on the L&NWR (West Coast) Main Line in Northamptonshire. These days the lines are coded by Network Rail to denote which line is which anywhere in the country. In this case, the Network Rail number is SJT1 62. As well as lines in use, Network Rail is also responsible for disused bridges over or under closed lines, so these are all numbered in their system, too.

Bob Walters