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'''Long Itchington''' is a large village and [[civil parish]] in [[Warwickshire]], England, which at the 2011 census had a population of 2,013.<ref>{{cite web |title=LONG ITCHINGTON Parish in West Midlands |url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/uk/westmidlands/admin/stratford_on_avon/E04009755__long_itchington/ |publisher=City Population |access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref> The village is named after the [[River Itchen, Warwickshire|River Itchen]] which flows to the south and west of the village. Long Itchington is around two miles north of [[Southam]] on the [[A423 road]], just north of the [[Grand Union Canal]].
'''Long Itchington''' is a large village and [[civil parish]] in [[Warwickshire]], [[England]], which at the [[United Kingdom 2011 Census|2011 Census]] had a population of 2,013.<ref>{{cite web |title=LONG ITCHINGTON Parish in West Midlands |url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/uk/westmidlands/admin/stratford_on_avon/E04009755__long_itchington/ |publisher=City Population |access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref> The village is named after the [[River Itchen, Warwickshire|River Itchen]] which flows to the south and west of the village. Long Itchington is around two miles north of [[Southam]] on the [[A423 road]], just north of the [[Grand Union Canal]].


The focal point at the centre of the village is a [[village green]] with a [[pond]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Long Itchington Village Green and Pond |url=https://www.ourwarwickshire.org.uk/content/article/long-itchington-village-green-pond |publisher=Our Warwickshire |access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref> Long Itchington is mostly made up of 20th century developments, but includes several historic buildings, including a [[half-timber]]ed Tudor house on the main road at which Queen [[Elizabeth I of England|Elizabeth I]] is said to have stayed in 1572 and 1575.<ref name="PCabout">{{cite web |title=About Long Itchington |url=https://www.longitchington.org.uk/home/about-long-itchington/ |publisher=Long Itchington Parish Council |access-date=28 December 2021}}</ref><ref name="Allen">''Warwickshire Towns & Villages'', by Geoff Allen (2000) Page 82 {{ISBN|1-85058-642-X}}</ref> The old Manor House in the square dates from the 15th century.<ref name="Allen"/>
The focal point at the centre of the village is a [[village green]] with a [[pond]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Long Itchington Village Green and Pond |url=https://www.ourwarwickshire.org.uk/content/article/long-itchington-village-green-pond |publisher=Our Warwickshire |access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref> Long Itchington is mostly made up of 20th century developments, but includes several historic buildings, including a [[half-timber]]ed [[Tudor architecture|Tudor]] house on the main road at which Queen [[Elizabeth I of England|Elizabeth I]] is said to have stayed in 1572 and 1575.<ref name="PCabout">{{cite web |title=About Long Itchington |url=https://www.longitchington.org.uk/home/about-long-itchington/ |publisher=Long Itchington Parish Council |access-date=28 December 2021}}</ref><ref name="Allen">''Warwickshire Towns & Villages'', by Geoff Allen (2000) Page 82 {{ISBN|1-85058-642-X}}</ref> The old [[Manor House]] in the square dates from the 15th century.<ref name="Allen"/>


The village church of Holy Trinity originates from the 1100s, with later additions.<ref>{{cite web |title=Holy Trinity Church, Long Itchington |url=https://www.ourwarwickshire.org.uk/content/catalogue_her/holy-trinity-church-long-itchington |publisher=Our Warwickshire |access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref> It is a [[grade II* listed]] building.<ref>{{cite web |title=Church of the Holy Trinity A Grade II* Listed Building in Long Itchington, Southam, Warwickshire |url=https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101185674-church-of-the-holy-trinity-long-itchington#.X1_Z2PDQjIU |publisher=British Listed Buildings |access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref> [[St Wulfstan]], is said to have been born in Long Itchington in around 1012. He became [[Bishop of Worcester]] in 1062.<ref name="Allen"/> Another notable born in the village is the journalist [[Tom Hilditch]].{{fact|date=September 2020}}
The village church of [[Holy Trinity]] originates from the 1100s, with later additions.<ref>{{cite web |title=Holy Trinity Church, Long Itchington |url=https://www.ourwarwickshire.org.uk/content/catalogue_her/holy-trinity-church-long-itchington |publisher=Our Warwickshire |access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref> It is a [[listed building|grade II*]] listed building.<ref>{{cite web |title=Church of the Holy Trinity A Grade II* Listed Building in Long Itchington, Southam, Warwickshire |url=https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101185674-church-of-the-holy-trinity-long-itchington#.X1_Z2PDQjIU |publisher=British Listed Buildings |access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref> [[St Wulfstan]], is said to have been born in Long Itchington in around 1012. He became [[Bishop of Worcester]] in 1062.<ref name="Allen"/> Another notable born in the village is the journalist [[Tom Hilditch]]. The village has long had an involvement in the [[cement]] industry. Just south of the village was a cement works and [[quarry]]. The cement works is now closed, but quarrying at the site still continues. Opposite the old cement works a little way from the main village is a small [[model village]], which was originally built to house the cement workers.<ref name="Allen"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Southam Cement Works |url=https://www.ourwarwickshire.org.uk/content/catalogue_her/southam-cement-works |publisher=Our Warwickshire |access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref>


The village was once served by the former [[Weedon to Marton Junction Line|Weedon to Leamington Spa]] railway line. The village station, [[Southam and Long Itchington railway station]] was to the south of the village on the road towards [[Southam]], and closed to passengers in 1958, although the line to the cement works continued in operation for goods trains until 1985.<ref>{{cite web |title=Southam & Long Itchington Station |url=https://www.warwickshirerailways.com/lms/southam.htm |publisher=Warwickshire Railways |access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref> Part of the old railway line has been converted into a [[cycleway]] as part of the [[National Cycle Network]]. In October 2018, a [[war memorial]] was erected to commemorate the 54 men of the village who were killed in the [[First World War]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-46004370|title=Village gets memorial to WW1 dead|date=27 October 2018|access-date=28 October 2018|work=BBC News}}</ref> The [[parish]] includes the [[hamlet (place)|hamlet]] of [[Bascote]].
The village has long had an involvement in the [[cement]] industry. Just south of the village was a cement works and [[quarry]]. The cement works is now closed, but quarrying at the site still continues. Opposite the old cement works a little way from the main village is a small [[model village]], which was originally built to house the cement workers.<ref name="Allen"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Southam Cement Works |url=https://www.ourwarwickshire.org.uk/content/catalogue_her/southam-cement-works |publisher=Our Warwickshire |access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref>

The village was once served by the former [[Weedon to Marton Junction Line|Weedon to Leamington Spa]] railway line. The village station, [[Southam and Long Itchington railway station]] was to the south of the village on the road towards Southam, and closed to passengers in 1958, although the line to the cement works continued in operation for goods trains until 1985.<ref>{{cite web |title=Southam & Long Itchington Station |url=https://www.warwickshirerailways.com/lms/southam.htm |publisher=Warwickshire Railways |access-date=14 September 2020}}</ref> Part of the old railway line has been converted into a [[cycleway]] as part of the [[National Cycle Network]]. In October 2018, a war memorial was erected to commemorate the 54 men of the village who were killed in the First World War.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-46004370|title=Village gets memorial to WW1 dead|date=27 October 2018|access-date=28 October 2018|work=BBC News}}</ref>


==Amenities==
==Amenities==
The village contains seven pubs, a diner, a small shop, a Co-op small supermarket, a church, a Congregational chapel, a nursery, a primary school, a hairdressers, a park with skate ramp and a community centre. The village enjoys a [[community band]] called Splinter Group. It was established by 3 local dads, offering local young singers and musicians practical [[mentorship]] and support to build their confidence, compose songs and perform in front of a live audience.
The village contains seven [[pubs]], a diner, a small shop, a [[Co-operative Group|Co-op]] small supermarket, a church, a [[Congregational chapel]], a nursery, a [[primary school]], a hairdressers, a park with skate ramp and a community centre.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

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Long Itchington
River Itchen bridge, Long Itchington
Long Itchington is located in Warwickshire
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Location within Warwickshire
Population2,013 (2011 Census)
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Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townSOUTHAM
Postcode districtCV47
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52°17′02″N 1°23′33″W / 52.283845°N 1.392612°W / 52.283845; -1.392612

Long Itchington is a large village and civil parish in Warwickshire, England, which at the 2011 Census had a population of 2,013.[1] The village is named after the River Itchen which flows to the south and west of the village. Long Itchington is around two miles north of Southam on the A423 road, just north of the Grand Union Canal.

The focal point at the centre of the village is a village green with a pond.[2] Long Itchington is mostly made up of 20th century developments, but includes several historic buildings, including a half-timbered Tudor house on the main road at which Queen Elizabeth I is said to have stayed in 1572 and 1575.[3][4] The old Manor House in the square dates from the 15th century.[4]

The village church of Holy Trinity originates from the 1100s, with later additions.[5] It is a grade II* listed building.[6] St Wulfstan, is said to have been born in Long Itchington in around 1012. He became Bishop of Worcester in 1062.[4] Another notable born in the village is the journalist Tom Hilditch. The village has long had an involvement in the cement industry. Just south of the village was a cement works and quarry. The cement works is now closed, but quarrying at the site still continues. Opposite the old cement works a little way from the main village is a small model village, which was originally built to house the cement workers.[4][7]

The village was once served by the former Weedon to Leamington Spa railway line. The village station, Southam and Long Itchington railway station was to the south of the village on the road towards Southam, and closed to passengers in 1958, although the line to the cement works continued in operation for goods trains until 1985.[8] Part of the old railway line has been converted into a cycleway as part of the National Cycle Network. In October 2018, a war memorial was erected to commemorate the 54 men of the village who were killed in the First World War.[9] The parish includes the hamlet of Bascote.

Amenities[edit]

The village contains seven pubs, a diner, a small shop, a Co-op small supermarket, a church, a Congregational chapel, a nursery, a primary school, a hairdressers, a park with skate ramp and a community centre.[citation needed]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "LONG ITCHINGTON Parish in West Midlands". City Population. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Long Itchington Village Green and Pond". Our Warwickshire. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  3. ^ "About Long Itchington". Long Itchington Parish Council. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d Warwickshire Towns & Villages, by Geoff Allen (2000) Page 82 ISBN 1-85058-642-X
  5. ^ "Holy Trinity Church, Long Itchington". Our Warwickshire. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  6. ^ "Church of the Holy Trinity A Grade II* Listed Building in Long Itchington, Southam, Warwickshire". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  7. ^ "Southam Cement Works". Our Warwickshire. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  8. ^ "Southam & Long Itchington Station". Warwickshire Railways. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  9. ^ "Village gets memorial to WW1 dead". BBC News. 27 October 2018. Retrieved 28 October 2018.

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