Southeast on Barretts Lane, Balsall Common
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Southeast on Barretts Lane, Balsall Common
Image: © Robin Stott Taken: 30 Apr 2017
On the left is the former Sunnyside Farm; some derelict outbuildings remain. The timber-framed house appears to have been divided and refronted as cottages. The brick wall is capped with massive blocks of red stone, probably the Permian sandstone from Kenilworth. Houses on the right are typical of Balsall Common, a large commuter village that grew from an Arden hamlet after the coming of the railway. Berkswell station on the Coventry-Birmingham line was built to serve ancient Berkswell village to the north. Commuters and freight are also served by the A452 through the village.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.390038
Longitude
-1.643475