History
Hopwas is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as follows: "The King holds Opewas; there are three hides; the arable land is six carucates. In demesne there is a mill of thirteen shillings and four pence rent; and eleven villeins and two Serfdom#Bordars and cottagers, bordars employ five ploughs. Here are thirty acres of meadow, a wood six furlongs in length and three in breadth. The whole was valued aforetime and then at 40s."Amenities
North of Hopwas village is Hopwas Hays Wood, which consists of approximately 385 acres of ancient woodland, that was owned for many years by the Levett family of Wychnor Hall, Wychnor Park. A large part of the woodland is currently owned by Tarmac (company), Tarmac. Tamworth Cricket and Hockey Club is based on Hints Road in Hopwas, where it also has a squash section. The village has a variety of clubs and societies including an active women's institute and book club.Historic buildings
Hopwas has a number of listed buildings, including cottages, a school house and the St Chad's Church, Hopwas, Parish Church of St Chad. Of particular interest may be the canal bridge, a milepost, and the Hopwas Pumping Station. Hopwas also possesses two historic public houses, the ''Red Lion'' and the ''Tame Otter'' (formerly the ''Chequers''). Lichfield transmitting station, also known as Hopwas Mast, is nearby.Notable people from Hopwas
*Guy N. Smith, Guy Newman Smith (born 1939), writerSee also
*Listed buildings in Wigginton and HopwasReferences
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