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Polesworth sits in a green pocket of north Warwickshire, neatly positioned between Tamworth and Atherstone along the path of the River Anker. It is a place shaped by its history as a village, centered around the remains of the 9th-century Benedictine abbey, though it expanded significantly in the 20th century due to the local mining industry. Geographically, it’s defined by the Coventry Canal, which cuts through the lower part of the village and provides a steady route for walkers and narrowboats heading toward the Pooley Country Park. While it has grown into a large settlement with its own high school, library, and selection of shops, it still feels distinct from the larger nearby towns. The transport links are a practical draw; the A5 and M42 are only a few minutes away, making it a straightforward base for reaching Birmingham, Leicester, or Derby, though the village itself remains relatively quiet once you get off the main thoroughfare.