Towns & cities · West Midlands
Great Alne
Great Alne — village in Warwickshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton Wawen · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Great Alne is located in the West Midlands, with the nearest railway station being Wootton Wawen, approximately 4.5 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Great Alne is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 715 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 570 people. Address: B49. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Warwickshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.2345°, -1.8257°.
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Summary from the official site
Great Alne is a village with historical significance, named after the River Alne. Visitors can explore notable sites such as the St Mary Magdalen church, the Great Alne and Kinwarton Memorial Hall, and remnants of its railway history.
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From the Wikipedia article
Great Alne is a small village in Warwickshire, England, 7 miles (11 km) north-west of Stratford-upon-Avon, 3 miles (4.8 km) north-east of Alcester and 15 miles (24 km) from Warwick, on the road to Wootton Wawen. It takes its name from the River Alne and was first chronicled in the charter of King Ethelbald (723–737). In 1969 Warwickshire County Council designated part of Great Alne as a Conservation Area, including most of the village east of the Memorial Hall and twelve listed buildings of local architectural and historical value. At the 2001 Census the population was 587.
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Background
History
Land at Alne was given by Coenwulf of Mercia, about 809 to his newly founded abbey of Winchcombe, in Gloucestershire. The Domesday Book records "in Ferncombe Hundred, Winchcombe Abbey holds 6 hides in (Great) Alne. Land for 6 ploughs. In lordship 1 plough; 3 slaves. 11 villagers with 4 smallholders have 5 ploughs. A mill at 5s; woodland 1/2 league long with 4 furlongs wide. The value was £3; now £4." It remained in the hands of the monastery until the dissolution, when it passed to the Crown, who leased it to the Throckmortons of Coughton until 1 December 1599. This is when Queen Elizabeth I sold it to Edward Stone of the city of Westminster and Thomas Gainsford of the City of London,…
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- Coordinates
- 52.2345, -1.8257
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Great Alne
- Postcode
- B49
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Phone
- 07907 501629
- Population
- 570
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton Wawen — 4.5 km
- Official site
- www.greatalne-pc.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1824568 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Great Alne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Great Alne 001.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Great Alne is a village in Warwickshire, located in the West Midlands, with a population of 570. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 570
- Administrative county
- Warwickshire
- Constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
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Things to see in Great Alne
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Henley Sidings
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River Arrow Nature Reserve
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The Bluebell
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The Gurkhas at Mother Huff Cap
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📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Wootton Hall
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Wootton Mill
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Beaudesert Castle
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📷 3Museums · West Midlands
Henley-in-Arden Heritage Centre
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📷 4Historic houses · West Midlands
Kinwarton Dovecote
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📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard
Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard — a Grade II-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bridge Across River Alne Approximately 150 Metres South East Of Wootton Hall
Bridge Across River Alne Approximately 150 Metres South East Of Wootton Hall — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Bridge Across The River Alne At Ngr Sp 158638 Bridge Over River Alne Approximately 150 Metres North East Of Wootton Hall
Bridge Across The River Alne At Ngr Sp 158638 Bridge Over River Alne Approximately 150 Metres North East Of Wootton Hall — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United King
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bridge Across The Serpentine Approximately 100 Metres North East Of Wootton Hall
Bridge Across The Serpentine Approximately 100 Metres North East Of Wootton Hall — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Arden House School War Memorial
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Alcester's Positivity Rockline
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William James 1771-1837 Railway Promoter
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Ullenhall War Memorial
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River House School
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Henley-in-Arden School
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📷 5Museums · West Midlands
Henley-in-Arden
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Upton, Warwickshire
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Island Meadow Caravan Park
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The Gurkhas at Mother Huff Cap
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📷 5Literary houses · West Midlands
Aston Cantlow
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📷 4Historic houses · West Midlands
Kinwarton Dovecote
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📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard
Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard — a Grade II-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Great Alne
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Island Meadow Caravan Park
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Langley Farm CAMC CL
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Victoria Spa Lodge
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Gurkhas at Mother Huff Cap
The Gurkhas at Mother Huff Cap — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Cafés · West Midlands
Coffee Please
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📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
Lord Nelson Inn
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Flagship📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Alne?
- Great Alne is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B49), in the parish of Great Alne.
- What is Great Alne?
- Great Alne — village in Warwickshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Great Alne?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton Wawen, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode B49.
- Is Great Alne free to visit?
- Yes, Great Alne is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Alne?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton Wawen, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B49.