Curdworth is a village just inside the Warwickshire border and just beyond the edge of Birmingham.
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| Timber framed building in Curdworth |
| Information |
| County: |
Warwickshire |
| District: |
North Warwickshire |
| Population: |
1,115 (2011 census) |
Curdworth has existed since the 7th century (or a little earlier) and was probably settled by the Anglians. The name of the village is probably derived from Crida's Worth or Crida's property (Crida being an early king of Mercia). The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The manor was owned by the Ardens from the 14th century. A former moated house was the Arden's home until they moved to nearby Castle Bromwich. The parish church dedicated to St Nicholas and St Peter ad Vincula dates from the mid-12th century.
The first battle of the English Civil War took place in fields to the south of Curdworth. Curdworth gained a transport link when the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal was opened in 1789. More recent transport links include the M42 motorway! Surrounding the village are farm fields and industrial sites.
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| White Horse pub |
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| Birmingham & Fazeley Canal |
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| Also on the canal, this welcome sign |
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| The parish church |
