Kingsford, Worcestershire
| Kingsford | |
|---|---|
 Castle Hill Farm | |
  Kingsford Location within Worcestershire | |
| OS grid reference | SO822816 |
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| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | KIDDERMINSTER |
| Postcode district | DY11 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Hereford and Worcester |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Kingsford is a hamlet in Worcestershire, England.
Location
Kingsford is located one mile (1.6 km) north of the village of Wolverley, Worcestershire, in the northern part of the county, to the north of Kidderminster.
History and amenities
Kingsford was a separate manor from the rest of Wolverley, and was formerly in the hundred of Halfshire, whereas the rest of the parish was in Oswaldslow.
Adjacent to Kingsford is Kingsford Country Park.[1] The park comprises 200 acres (81 ha) and has many woodland and forest walks named after woodland birds such as the Robin Trail, Nuthatch Trail etc. The Worcestershire Way waymarked long-distance footpath passes through the park.[2] Kinver Edge adjoins the country park on its north.
References
- Fascione, Mat. "Kingsford Forest Park". Geograph Britain and Ireland. Retrieved 5 March 2008.
- Halling, Philip. "The meeting of the Staffordshire Way and..." Geograph Britain and Ireland. Retrieved 5 March 2008.
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