Historic evidence of occupation in and around the Coleshill area can be found as far back
as Roman times; however, it is the Domesday Book which mentions the thinly populated settlement nestled within the Forest of Arden. The town then grew rapidly during the 12th and 13th Centuries as the
clearance of the forest and farming became an important industry.
It was during the 17th and 18th Century that Coleshill became a popular coaching town as
travellers between London and Liverpool used the town as an overnight stopover on their journey. However, when the railways were introduced, the coaching trade ceased, and the character of
Coleshill changed completely.
The elegant spire of St Peter's and St Paul's Church dominates the town centre, and at
the junction of High Street and Church Hill lies the recently refurbished Market Hall
Now, it is an attractive town which has retained its rural characteristics and remained
in a quiet spot, despite being so near to the city of Birmingham.
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