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Coughton, Warwickshire Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Coughton, Warwickshire

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Coughton, Warwickshire history

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Thorkell of Coughton was one of 70 manors in Warwickshire held by Thorkell, or Turchill, of Warwick later surnamed Arden. Thorkell refused to support King Harold, his relatives the earls of Mercia, Leofric and his successors Ælfgar and Morkere. He received the gratitude of William the Conqueror allowing him to retain his lordship and many landholdings.

Coughton, Warwickshire etymology

The name may suggest a settlement or farm known for the hunting of woodcock or game birds. The prefix Cock- is not uncommon in place-names, but its meaning is doubtful. The name is spelt Coctune in the Domesday Book.

Coughton, Warwickshire geography / climate

The River Arrow flows through the eastern part of the parish and the Ridgeway forms the western boundary. Geologically, Coughton falls within the Triassic area of Keuper red marls. The sub-soil is clay and gravel and anciently there were marl-pits but nothing now is worked.

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Best Coughton, Warwickshire places to visit

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Coughton, Warwickshire has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Coughton, Warwickshire’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Coughton, Warwickshire’s information audio spots:

Arrow, Warwickshire Arrow is a village in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire, England. The village lies midway between Redditch and Evesham. It forms since 2004 the civil parish of Arrow with Weethley.

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