Alwold Road, Weoley Castle
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Alwold Road, Weoley Castle
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 3 Oct 2015
Alwold Road is named after a Saxon Chieftain who held land in this area. No doubt, in conferring this name, Birmingham Corporation was mindful of the medieval association with Weoley Castle, the remains of which lie just north of the road. The 'castle' was in fact a fortified manor house and the way land rises immediately to the south is an indication that this was not intended to be a truly defensive location. Land surrounding the castle was purchased by the Corporation in the 1930s for housing, built in the 'garden city' style very fashionable at the time.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.441724
Longitude
-1.970092