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Bratch
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The Bratch is an area of Wombourne in South Staffordshire, England, noted for its industrial heritage and more recently as a way station for walkers, riders and cyclists. Formerly, it was a small, sep
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverhampton · 7.3 km
About
The Bratch is an area of Wombourne in South Staffordshire, England, noted for its industrial heritage and more recently as a way station for walkers, riders and cyclists. Formerly, it was a small, separate hamlet, and became fully absorbed into Wombourne only in the 20th century. Population details for the 2011 census can be found under Wombourne.
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The Bratch is an area of Wombourne in South Staffordshire, England, noted for its industrial heritage and more recently as a way station for walkers, riders and cyclists. Formerly, it was a small, separate hamlet, and became fully absorbed into Wombourne only in the 20th century. Population details for the 2011 census can be found under Wombourne.
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Background
Description
Wombourn railway station (the correct spelling, as the final 'e' became common only later) was located at the Bratch, about 200 metres from the locks. It served the Wombourne Branch Line of the Great Western Railway, which was built between 1913 and 1925. The line was never heavily used by passengers, and ceased to function as a peacetime passenger line as early as 1932, although it proved important for the transport of strategic materials and troops during World War II. After 1945, its decline continued and it was closed in 1965 as part of the Beeching cuts. The line runs roughly parallel to the canal and to the Smestow Brook. The former railway land has become the South Staffordshire…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5415, -2.1967
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- South Staffordshire
- Parish
- Wombourne
- Postcode
- WV5 8DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverhampton — 7.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Bratch (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bratch?
- Bratch is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WV5 8DN), in the parish of Wombourne.
- What is Bratch?
- The Bratch is an area of Wombourne in South Staffordshire, England, noted for its industrial heritage and more recently as a way station for walkers, riders and cyclists. Formerly, it was a small, sep
- How do I get to Bratch?
- The nearest railway station is Wolverhampton, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WV5 8DN.
- How do I get to Bratch?
- The nearest railway station is Wolverhampton, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WV5 8DN.