Cathiron is a small rural

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, England, within the

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of Harborough Magna, consisting of around six scattered dwellings along Cathiron Lane, a minor country lane between Harborough Magna and Brinklow. It is northwest of the town of Rugby. The

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railway line passes through the settlement, but there is no station. The place is a popular location for railway enthusiasts and photographers because of the good views and the diverse traction passing through. The

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also passes through the hamlet. At one time there were

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s at Cathiron alongside the canal, and these were the major employer of local labour until the 1930s. At the western end of the settlement is Brinklow Marina, which is situated on a disused arm of the canal.

References

External links

Cathiron at Streetmap.co.uk
Hamlets in Warwickshire {{Warwickshire-geo-stub