Seckington is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B79), in the parish of Seckington.

How do I get to Seckington?

The nearest railway station is Cogan Halt, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode B79.

Is Seckington free to visit?

Yes, Seckington is free to enter.

How do I get to Seckington?

The nearest railway station is Cogan Halt, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B79.

Towns & cities · West Midlands

Seckington

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Seckington — village and civil parish in Warwickshire, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station: Cogan Halt · 1.9 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Seckington is located in the West Midlands, with the nearest railway station being Cogan Halt, approximately 1.9 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for Seckington is B79.

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Seckington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 56 people. Address: B79. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Warwickshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.6640°, -1.6150°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Seckington is a village and civil parish in North Warwickshire, about 4 miles (6 km) northeast of Tamworth. The B5493 road between Tamworth and Appleby Magna runs through the parish, passing about 100 yards (91 m) north of the village. Seckington shares a parish council with Newton Regis and No Man's Heath. Forming part of the border with Staffordshire, it is the second most northerly settlement in Warwickshire, with only No Man's Heath situated further north, and is only 3.5 miles due south of the Derbyshire border.

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Background

History

of Seckington Castle]] In 757 King Æthelbald of Mercia was assassinated at Secandune (Seckington). Continuations of the Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum say he "was treacherously and miserably murdered, in the night, by his own guards". The Domesday Book of 1086 records Secintone as a vill with a manor of five hides.

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Coordinates: 52.6640, -1.6150
County: Warwickshire
District: North Warwickshire
Parish: Seckington
Postcode: B79
Parliamentary constituency: North Warwickshire and Bedworth
Population: 56
Nearest railway station: Cogan Halt — 1.9 km

Sources

wikidata: Q1917634 (CC0)
wikipedia: Seckington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: The Green - Seckington - geograph.org.uk - 570017.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Other places nearby

Seckington is a village in Warwickshire, located in the West Midlands, with a population of 56. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population: 56
Administrative county: Warwickshire
Constituency: North Warwickshire and Bedworth
Top categories near here: 7 Historic bridges
4 Memorials & monuments
4 Villages
3 Public art & sculpture
3 Historic pubs

Things to see in Seckington

40 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Seckington →

Tower of St Editha's Church - geograph.org.uk - 5449136

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Public art & sculpture · West Midlands

Colin Grazier Memorial

Colin Grazier Memorial in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Crop field, Shuttington Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4489136

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Wildlife reserves · West Midlands

Alvecote Pools

Alvecote Pools is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and nature reserve situated alongside the River Anker, adjacent to the hamlet of Alvecote on the border of Warwickshire and Staffordshire

Free🐕

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Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Green Man

The Green Man in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Bole Bridge

The Bole Bridge in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

↗ jdwetherspoon.com

Gravestone of Thomas and Lydia Parkes - geograph.org.uk - 8000428

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Historic pubs · West Midlands

Old Stone Cross Public House

Old Stone Cross Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

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Forests & woodlands · West Midlands

Alvecote Meadows Nature Reserve

Alvecote Meadows Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶↗ warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk

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Historic houses · West Midlands

Amington Hall

Amington Hall — house in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, UK.

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Historic churches · West Midlands

Church of St Andrew, Clifton Campville

Church of St Andrew, Clifton Campville — church in Clifton Campville, Staffordshire, England, UK.

FreeGrade I

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Historic churches · West Midlands

Church of St Editha

Church of St Editha — church in Tamworth, England.

FreeGrade I↗ stedithas.org.uk

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Memorials & monuments · West Midlands

Colin Grazier Memorial

Colin Grazier Memorial — Public artwork (sculpture) by Walenty Pytel.

Free🐕

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Cemeteries · West Midlands

Glascote Cemetery

Glascote Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ tamworth.gov.uk

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Chapels · West Midlands

Spital Chapel of St James

Spital Chapel of St James — church in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, UK.

Free

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Museums · West Midlands

Statfold Barn Railway and Museum

Statfold Barn Railway and Museum — railway line and museum in Tamworth, Staffordshire, United Kingdom.

♿👶↗ statfold.com

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Theatres · West Midlands

Tamworth Assembly Rooms

Tamworth Assembly Rooms is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

♿↗ tamworthassemblyrooms.co.uk

Entrance arch to Alvecote Priory in Staffordshire - geograph.org.uk - 5706228

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Abbeys & priories · West Midlands

Alvecote Priory

Alvecote Priory — a abbey in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free👶

McLaren Traction Engine at Statfold Barn - geograph.org.uk - 564805

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Museums · West Midlands

National Fairground Museum

National Fairground Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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