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Hillmorton sits on the southeastern edge of Rugby, rising gently from the valley of the River Avon toward the higher ground that gives the area its name. Historically a distinct village mentioned in the Domesday Book, it still retains a sense of its own identity, centered around the sandstone Church of St John the Baptist and the old village green. The Oxford Canal is a defining feature of the local geography; the Hillmorton Locks are a busy landmark where the waterway drops significantly, and the towpaths provide a straightforward walking route toward the town centre or out into the open Warwickshire countryside. While much of the area is residential, it feels connected to the landscape, with the vast radio masts of the former Rugby Radio Station nearby having shaped the horizon for decades before their decommissioning. Practicality is a major draw here, with the Ashlawn Road providing a direct link to the M21 and M45, while the proximity to Rugby station keeps the village well-integrated into the wider Midlands and London transport networks.