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South Staffordshire village Swindon sits as a gateway to the countryside
Summary
Swindon is a small South Staffordshire village located between Wombourne, Enville and Wall Heath and serves as an entry point to the local countryside. The village has a long history and active community life centred on a community centre and a cricket club.
Content
Swindon is a small village on the edge of the South Staffordshire countryside. It sits between Wombourne, Enville and Wall Heath and acts as a gateway to the area. The village's history goes back to at least the early 14th century when it formed part of the parish of Wombourne under the Englefield family. Local life centres on amenities such as a community centre and a cricket club that play active roles in the neighbourhood.
What we know:
- Swindon is located between Wombourne, Enville and Wall Heath on the edge of the South Staffordshire countryside.
- The village dates back to the early 14th century and was historically part of the parish of Wombourne under the Englefield family.
- It expanded in the 19th century with the development of the Baldwin iron works beside the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal.
- The Baldwin iron works have been demolished, and the site is remembered in a modern housing development named Baldwin Way.
- The South Staffordshire canal and a former railway run almost parallel through the village and provide routes used by walkers and cyclists.
- A community centre and a cricket club are important parts of village life.
Summary:
The village remains small but robust, with local history and active community amenities that link residents to the surrounding countryside. Undetermined at this time.
