A History of BIRMINGHAM Places & Placenames . . . from A to Y

William Dargue - A History of Birmingham Places & Placenames . . .  from A to Y

 

Springfield

B13 - Grid reference SP097815

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This self-explanatory name derives from a medieval holy well or spring which emerged from the ground somewhere on the slope between Springfield Road and the River Cole. The water was believed to be a cure for eye ailments. (See also Spring Hill.) The district of Springfield lies at the southern end of Springfield Road. It is a name that currently has limited use, the area being considered part of Sparkhill.

 

William Dargue 07.03.09

 

 

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Map below reproduced from Andrew Rowbottom’s website of Old Ordnance Survey maps Popular Edition, Birmingham 1921. See Acknowledgements. Click the map to link to that website.