Eastcote Ford
Eastcote Ford is about a mile from the village. It was not bridged until 1924 and
could be a raging torrent and very dangerous in the winter. This was the ford villagers
had to cross on foot to reach their parish church at Hampton-in-Arden until the church
was built in 1403. In the mid 14th century the Rivver Blythe at this point was
known as Caldeford Brok - the 'cold ford’; there was a mill nearby.
In good weather the ford looks innocent, but it was hazardous and extremely dangerous
in winter: It was not bridged until 1924; until recently there were those who could
remember people drowning here. Now it is hardly noticed as one drives across the
bridge.
