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Hamstead, Staffordshire

Hamstead is a suburban village between Handsworth Wood and Great Barr in Staffordshire, lying on the River Tame. Historically part of the ancient manor and parish of Handsworth, Hamstead is a former mining village, Hamstead Colliery having operated from 1878-1965. St Paul's Church dates from 1892. The area saw substantial suburban development in the 20th century. The village is within the council area of Sandwell.

Place Type: Village
Historic County: Staffordshire
Lat, Long: 52.534471,-1.93559
Grid Reference: SP 0446 9295
Council Area: Sandwell CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Midlands SA
Police Area: West Midlands PA

GBPN ID: 19982
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Hamstead,_Staffordshire_19982

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