Stourton, Stourbridge, DY7 5AE

Stourton is a hamlet in South Staffordshire, England, located 2.5 miles to the northwest of Stourbridge. The pronunciation of its name varies among locals, with different variations such as ‘stower‑ton’, ‘stir‑ton’ or ‘store‑ton’. Nearby villages include Wollaston and Kinver, while the nearest hamlets are Prestwood and Dunsley. The settlement lies on the River Stour, and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal and Stourbridge Canal meet at Stourton Junction. This junction places Stourton on the Stourport Ring, a navigable waterway that is popular with narrowboat holidaymakers. The surrounding area offers a rural setting with access to waterways and proximity to the larger town of Stourbridge.