Kingswood, Warwickshire

Kingswood is a hamlet in the civil parishes of Lapworth and Rowington in Warwickshire. It has an estimated population of around 500 but is normally included in the total population of Lapworth, which is 2,10,[1] falling to 1,828.

Kingswood is situated on the Grand Union Canal and the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal. The two canals meet at Kingswood Junction. Kingswood also has a train station called Lapworth railway station. It was originally called Kingswood, but the station name was changed to Lapworth to avoid confusion with Kingswood station in Surrey.

Kingswood lies 5 miles NE of Henley-in-Arden.

References

  1. ↑ Lapworth

Coordinates: 52°20′28″N 1°43′30″W / 52.341°N 1.725°W / 52.341; -1.725


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