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Handsworth Wood, Staffordshire

Handsworth Wood is a suburban area in the north of Handsworth, Staffordshire. Handsworth Wood was the woodland belonging to the manor of Handsworth. It grew from a rural area to a wealthy suburb from the late 19th century with major development between the wars. The area is within the council area of Birmingham.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Staffordshire
Lat, Long: 52.517657,-1.926804
Grid Reference: SP 0506 9108
Council Area: Birmingham CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Midlands SA
Police Area: West Midlands PA

GBPN ID: 20015
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Handsworth_Wood,_Staffordshire_20015

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