Coven is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086; the entry suggests that the settlement existed before the Norman Conquest of 1066. The historic settlement centre lies along Brewood Road, where most of the Grade II listed buildings are located.
Village History and Architecture
Grange Farm is a large Grade II listed farm in Coven. St Paul’s Church is also a Grade II listed building. It was built in 1857 by E. Banks of Wolverhampton.
The church is built of squared sandstone, has a slate roof and fish-scale bands; its architectural style is attributed to the late 13th century, and its plan is cruciform. The construction date of 1857 and the description of its style refer to different things: one gives the time of construction, while the other describes its stylistic classification. Fish-scale bands are an ornamental detail, while the cruciform plan describes the overall shape. This means that the materials, roof, ornament, form and style can be considered as different aspects of the church’s architecture.
In the 19th century, Coven was a village shaped by industry. Local trades included locksmithing, chain-making and iron smelting. The Village Foundry was established in 1860 at the corner of Brewood Road and Lawn Lane; its former site has since been redeveloped. Coven was also home to a local manufacturer of traction engines and privately built steam locomotives for railways. At the time, these traction engines and locomotives were transported via a wharf on the nearby Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. Coven’s industrial history therefore encompasses crafts and metalworking as well as the manufacture of machinery and locomotives, and the associated historic transport route.
Walks and Walking
The Coven walks are part of the South Staffordshire Walking Programme. Weekly Rainbow Health Walks also take place in Coven, offering a way to explore the village on foot. The two activities connect walking with different points of reference: one is part of a programme, while the other is specifically geared towards exploring Coven on foot. As these are local programmes, check the details locally before your trip.
Three Different Golf Formats
The 3 Hammers Par 3 Golf Course is a publicly accessible 15-hole short course; check the booking details before travelling. The 3 Hammers Driving Range is a covered, publicly accessible facility with Toptracer Range technology. Check its availability in advance. Jurassic Creek is an 18-hole dinosaur-themed crazy golf course within the 3 Hammers Golf Complex; you should also check the booking details before travelling.
The references to 15 and 18 holes relate to different facilities: the Par 3 short course and Jurassic Creek, not the driving range. In summary, these are three distinct formats: a short course, a covered range and themed crazy golf. If golf is one of the reasons for your trip to Coven, you can first choose the format that suits you and then check the relevant booking details or availability.
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