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Headless Cross sits on one of the highest points in the county of Worcestershire, positioned along the ridgeway that historically served as a primary route between Evesham and Birmingham. Originally a distinct village focused on the needle and fishing tackle industries, it has since been absorbed into the southern expansion of Redditch, though it retains a clear sense of identity centered around the Green and the prominent spire of St. Luke’s Church. The name itself is believed to derive from ‘Smeethe’s Cross,’ an early landmark belonging to a local landowner, rather than anything more macabre. Today, the area is defined by a mix of Victorian terraces and mid-century housing, offering a more traditional suburban feel compared to the planned ‘New Town’ estates further north. Its geography is particularly practical; residents aren't far from the town centre or the railway station, yet they remain within walking distance of the open spaces at Morton Stanley Park and the rural lanes leading out towards Astwood Bank.