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Werrington
Werrington — village in Staffordshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dilhorne Park · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Werrington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 5,571 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Staffordshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.0247°, -2.0872°.
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Werrington is a village in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England, about 5 miles (8 km) east of Stoke-on-Trent city centre. The village has a population of just over 3,000 people, sits at 875 feet (270 m) above sea level and is known for its windmill standing at the summit. It is surrounded by Wetley Moor, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and has the A52 road running through the middle of the village. The village was first recorded on a map under the name of Wherington in 1749, shortly after the construction of the windmill. The windmill was in use for around 150 years, grinding corn and then coal towards the end of its working life. The village's population has grown more than tenfold since 1925, warranting its own parish council in 1988. Moorside High School and HM Prison Werrington sit within the village, as do a number of listed buildings and two churches.
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Background
History
Werrington was first recorded on a 1749 map under the name Wherington, and it was not spelt as Werrington until 1890. The windmill at the top of the village is believed to have been constructed in 1730. It was described as "a powerful corn mill consisting of four pairs of mill stones and one flour machine" when advertised for sale in 1804. Werrington originally consisted primarily of the windmill and a small number of houses in the immediate vicinity. Rapid expansion began in 1925 to expand into Washerwall, parts of Wetley Common, Withystakes, Ash Bank, Armshead, Cellarhead, and some of Brookhouse Lane. In the 90 years since then the population increased from a few hundred to several…
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- Coordinates
- 53.0247, -2.0872
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parish
- Werrington
- Postcode
- ST9 0DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Population
- 5,571
- Nearest railway station
- Dilhorne Park — 3.8 km
- Official site
- www.stokesentinel.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q674286 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Werrington, Staffordshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Windmill and telecommunications tower, Werrington 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Werrington?
- Werrington is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST9 0DU), in the parish of Werrington.
- What is Werrington?
- Werrington — village in Staffordshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Werrington?
- The nearest railway station is Dilhorne Park, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST9 0DU.
- Is Werrington free to visit?
- Yes, Werrington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Werrington?
- The nearest railway station is Dilhorne Park, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST9 0DU.