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| LATEST NEWS - 31/01/2010 Ash Green joins the fight New housing for Coventry Core Strategy Examination completed The Examination commenced on the 10th November and finished on Friday 4th December with Mr Nigel Payne conducting the examination. His report is expected at the end of April. Goto Examination for further information. Save our Greenbelt Show your support for the campaign by downloading our poster (just click on the image below) and placing a copy in your window.
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| The Town and Country Planning Act of 1947 was passed (later strengthened by Amendment in 1968) in order to protect land from ribbon development and urban sprawl. This greenbelt land is now under threat. | The
majority of open land surrounding the Keresley Villages is GREENBELT  Save our Greenbelt campaign |
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powers that be, Coventry City Council and Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough
Council, wish to change the greenbelt
designation of the land for use as housing. Click here to find out more. |
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Keresley It is thought that this name is of Danish origin - Kaerer
being a Swedish surname, and a Ley a forest clearing thus Kaerer's Ley was an agricultural village now known as Keresley Green. It lies to the North of Hall Brook and is the oldest of the three villages. Bordered by the countryside it still maintains its rural atmosphere. Keresley Heath to the South is bounded by the Tamworth Road. Established in the 17th century the oldest building is probably Akon House on Sandpits Lane. The church not being completed until 1847. Weaving was the main occupation. Green fields remain to the North of the village, the remaining borders having merged with adjacent Coventry suburbs. Keresley Newlands, to the North, was only developed in the early 20th century when mining commenced in 1911. Today the mine has closed and the mining site redeveloped as industrial warehousing. Like Keresley Green it maintains a tranquil rural setting. |
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The Beechwood - Sandpits Lane 
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This listed building is a former18th century farmhouse, now converted and extended into an Inn - The Beechwood. Click here for more information about Keresley Heath |
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The Church of St Thomas was constructed in 1847. It is one of two churches in the church parish of Keresley and Coundon. Click here for more information about Keresley Heath Back to top |
Church of St Thomas - Tamworth Road 
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Hare & Hounds- Watery Lane  |
Built in the late 19th century, the Hare and Hounds popular local pub in Keresley Green. Click here for more information about Keresley Green Back to top |
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| Freshly cut hay drying in the sun. After a few days it will be baled for use as winter feed. Click here for more information about Keresley Green Back to top |
Haymaking - Keresley Green 
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Pit Wheel - Bennetts Road  |
This wheel was rescued after the closure of Coventry Colliery and now marks the entrance to the new Prologis Park. Click here for more information about Keresley Newlands< Back to top |
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Built in 1999 the community centre is the hub for many activities in the village. Click here for more information about Keresley Newlands Back to top |
Community Centre - Howat Road 
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