Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Blue Plaque: Site of the Three Shires Oak
In or near Birmingham.
Blue Plaque: Site of the Three Shires Oak — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Rolfe Street · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blue Plaque: Site of the Three Shires Oak is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Three Shires Oak is an ancient marker that once defined the boundaries of Staffordshire, Worcestershire, and Shropshire. It was uprooted around the year 1900 and is commemorated with a blue plaque.
Place summary
The Blue Plaque marking the Site of the Three Shires Oak is located in the West Midlands. This memorial signifies the historical meeting point of the counties of Shropshire, Staffordshire, and Worcestershire.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4776, -1.9747
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B67 5BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Smethwick
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Rolfe Street — 2.1 km
- Official site
- openplaques.org
Sources
- osm: node/12796347627 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blue Plaque: Site of the Three Shires Oak?
- Blue Plaque: Site of the Three Shires Oak is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B67 5BS), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Blue Plaque: Site of the Three Shires Oak?
- Blue Plaque: Site of the Three Shires Oak — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: Site of the Three Shires Oak?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode B67 5BS.
- Is Blue Plaque: Site of the Three Shires Oak free to visit?
- Yes, Blue Plaque: Site of the Three Shires Oak is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blue Plaque: Site of the Three Shires Oak?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B67 5BS.