Cofton Hackett
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Cofton Hackett is a small settlement in England. Cofton Hackett was mentioned in the Domesday Book (spelt 'Coston Hvckett') and was said to be worth 200 shillings due to its lamb farmers.
Cofton Hackett is situated slightly south of Rednal and is very close to Barnt Green, but is much older than both. What appears to be a fine 18th century house stands alongside a much older church (shown right). In fact Cofton Hall was given a new facia in the Georgian era, and disguises a house which was built in the 14th century, at a similar time to the church.
Cofton Hackett is close to the Longbridge plant which is now about to be demolished and re-developed, and the Bittell Reservoirs. The Vicar has moved down the hill to Barnt Green since, but the old church is still in use.
Much residential building took place on the northern edge of the hamlet close to the boundary with Cofton Park in the late 1930s. It is here the majority of the population now live.
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