Curdworth facts for kids
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| Population | 1,115 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SP179927 |
| • London | 115.7mi |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SUTTON COLDFIELD |
| Postcode district | B76 |
| Dialling code | 01675 |
| Police | Warwickshire |
| Fire | Warwickshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| EU Parliament | West Midlands |
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Curdworth is a small village in England. It is located in the North Warwickshire area of Warwickshire county. In 2011, about 1,115 people lived there.
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Where is Curdworth Located?
Curdworth is about 11 miles east of the big city of Birmingham. The area around Curdworth, called North Warwickshire, shares borders with other places. To the east, it's next to Nuneaton and Bedworth. To the north-east, you'll find Leicestershire. Staffordshire is to the north-west, and Birmingham is to the south.
The village is right between two major motorways: the M6 Toll (Junction T1) and the M42 (Junction 9). The busy A4097 Kingsbury Road also runs nearby. You can also find the Hams Hall road freight terminal and The Belfry golf course and hotel close to Curdworth.
A Look into Curdworth's Past
Curdworth and a nearby place called Minworth started a very long time ago. This was in the 6th or 7th centuries. People from the Anglian tribe settled here. These villages are also linked to the Arden family, who were relatives of the famous writer William Shakespeare.
The name Curdworth probably comes from "Crida's Worth." "Worth" means "property of," and a Mercian ruler named Crida owned land here. Curdworth is even mentioned in the Domesday Book from 1086. This was a huge survey of England ordered by William the Conqueror.
Important Old Buildings
The local church in Curdworth is called the Church of St Nicholas and St Peter ad Vincula. It's dedicated to St Nicholas and St Peter ad Vincula. Right next to the church is the King George V Playing Fields. This area was once a raised base made of clay and pebbles. It was part of a medieval Saxon manor complex, which was like a large estate with a main house.
This site and the moated Curdworth Hall were very important in the area. Curdworth Hall was also a Saxon building. It was located at the top of Farthing Lane. The Arden family, who owned the manor of Curdworth, lived here. The remains of a moat, which was a ditch filled with water around the hall, are now buried under the M42.
The "Bomb Hole" and the Civil War
At the edge of the playing fields, locals call a spot "The Bomb Hole." But it's actually a marl pit. This is where a special kind of clay mixed with calcium carbonate was dug up. It was used as a fertiliser for farming.
In August 1642, the very first small fight of the Civil War happened near Curdworth. This was the Battle of Curdworth Bridge. It was a clash between the Roundheads (supporters of Parliament) and the Cavaliers (supporters of the King). A musket ball fired during this battle left a mark in a window of the church. Some of the people who died in the battle are thought to be buried in the church's graveyard.
Village Awards
Curdworth has won awards for being a beautiful village! In 1995 and 2000, it was named the Best Kept Village in Warwickshire for large villages. In 2007, it won the title of Best Kept Village in North Warwickshire for medium-sized villages.
