Old Swinford West Midlands Map

About Old Swinford

Old Swinford, a parish in the heart of the Black Country, possesses a quiet dignity. It lies 0.7 km south of Stourbridge (from Stourbridge: bearing 176°T, OS grid SO 904 834). The land here, though shaped by industry, still holds a subtle grace in the way the light catches the brickwork of its older houses, hinting at a past woven with the clang of metal and the murmur of voices. Though the coal seams and iron furnaces have largely fallen silent, the spirit of its working past can still be felt in the enduring resilience of its people. The parish church, St. Mary's, stands as a steadfast sentinel, its spire reaching towards the often-grey skies with a quiet persistence. Though no grand abbey or castle dominates its skyline, the unassuming charm of Old Swinford lies in its everyday fabric, the familiar streets and the enduring sense of place.

About This Old Swinford Map Page

Explore Old Swinford, West Midlands, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.448852, -2.142502. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.