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Wombourne is a large, self-contained village in South Staffordshire, situated just four miles south-west of Wolverhampton and close to the edge of the Wyre Forest District. Historically, it sits on the path of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, which meets the old Wombourne Branch Line - now a popular railway walk - at the Bratch Locks. This particular spot is a notable piece of industrial heritage, featuring a distinctive octagonal toll house and a complex "staircase" lock system. The village is centered around a traditional green, surrounded by small shops and local businesses, which gives it a more distinct identity than the suburban sprawl often found closer to the city. Its geography offers a transition between the urban West Midlands and the rural landscape of Shropshire, with the nearby Highgate Common providing a rugged area of lowland heath that is rare for this part of the country.