Hammerwich

Hammerwich

Hammerwich is a village situated to the south east of Burntwood in Staffordshire.The name derives from the Old English hamor (by a hill) and wic (place). "Wich" and "wych" are names used to denote brine springs or wells in England. Originally derived from the Latin "vicus", meaning place, by the 11th century use of the 'wich' suffix in placenames was associated with towns with salt production. [http://domesdaybook.net/helpfiles/hs855.htm Domesday Book] ]
Charcoal burning, nail making, agriculture and coal mining have all been prevalent in the village over the years.

Amenities in the village at present include a post office, community centre, a Women's Institute hall and a church called St.John the Baptist. There are also numerous green lanes, footpaths and streams in the surrounding countryside

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