Corley
| Corley | |
| Warwickshire | |
|---|---|
 St Mary's church | |
| Location | |
| Location: | 52°27’0"N, 1°33’0"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 668 (2011) |
| Post town: | Coventry |
| Postcode: | CV7 |
| Dialling code: | 01676 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | North Warwickshire |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
North Warwickshire |
Corley is a village and parish in the Hemlingford hundred of Warwickshire. The population at the 2011 census was 668.[1] It is located about six miles north-west of Coventry and is adjacent to the village of Fillongley. The M6 motorway runs close by, and the village is familiar to motorists as it is the site of Corley Services. Other significant buildings in the area include Corley Hall, which was built in the 16th century.
The parish church of St Mary dates from the 12th century and is a Grade II* listed building.[2]
Corley is also home to Corley Cricket Club, which entered its 65th season in 2012. One of the club's most notable former players is James Ormond, who went on to represent England.[3] The club has also seen many of its players compete at county level, including Race Williams and John Wilson, the latter representing Leicestershire young cricketers.
Following a nationwide competition in 2012 Corley beat over 1,500 other cricket clubs to be awarded the title of "Biggest Little Cricket Club" - The most loved and worthy in England and Wales. Club representatives have been invited to the National Outstanding Contribution to Cricket Awards ceremony at Lord's Cricket Ground on two separate occasions since 2011 following nominations from the Warwickshire Cricket Board. On 14 July 2013 Corley CC hosted the famous Lashings World XI, one the biggest games in the club's history.
References
- ↑ "Civil Parish population 2011". http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11122313&c=Corley&d=16&e=62&g=6471272&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1451225369292&enc=1. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
- ↑ National Heritage List 1299365: CHURCH OF ST MARY
- ↑ Brenkley, Stephen (11 November 2001). "Cricket: Ormond the unlikely spearhead Absences have made the likeable fast bowler's claims stronger. Stephen Brenkley speaks to him". The Independent (London).
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