Barton-Under-Needwood

The story behind the growth of Barton-under-Needwood is really the story of communications in the Trent Valley. It lies on the line of the Old Roman Rykneld Street, which ran north from Lichfield to Burton. As traffic has increased, so has the importance of the village.

Barton Turns Marina

Barton Turns Marina is situated close to the village, it is a 65 acre site with 320 moorings and includes two lakes, new forest plantations and pleasant parkland style walks.

It is an stylish, attractive village, which has retained its character. One of its main features is the number of large Victorian mansions, which survive and give an air of elegance to the street scenes.

Georgian, half timbered, and Regency houses also remain as does the Tudor manor house of Blakenhall and a 15th century building in Brookside Road.

Barton-Under-Needwood

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