Crossgate

Settlement in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Crossgate

B5066 near Fulford
B5066 near Fulford Credit: Steven Brown

Crossgate is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles northeast of the town of Stafford, it falls within the Stafford Borough Council area. The village is nestled in a rural setting, surrounded by picturesque countryside and farmland.

With a population of around 300 residents, Crossgate maintains its charm as a close-knit community. The village is characterized by its quaint cottages and historic buildings, many of which date back several centuries. The local architecture is predominantly traditional, reflecting the village's rich history.

Despite its small size, Crossgate offers a range of amenities to its residents. These include a well-maintained village green, which serves as a focal point for community events and gatherings. There is also a local pub, which provides a welcoming space for socializing and enjoying traditional English cuisine.

The village is conveniently located near major road networks, including the A34 and M6 motorway, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. It is also within proximity to Stafford, a bustling market town that offers a wide range of shopping, leisure, and cultural opportunities.

Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Crossgate offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also within reach of several notable attractions, including Shugborough Hall, a stately home and estate, and Cannock Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Overall, Crossgate offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful village lifestyle, while still benefiting from proximity to larger towns and cities.

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Crossgate Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.935301/-2.081799 or Grid Reference SJ9437. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

B5066 near Fulford
B5066 near Fulford
The Entrance Drive to Farthings
The Entrance Drive to Farthings
Driveway to Moddershall Cricket Club
Driveway to Moddershall Cricket Club
The Unpleasant side of the Country
The Unpleasant side of the Country
For Sale, Former Residential Care Home This old care home has seen better days, it looks semi derelict.
For Sale, Former Residential Care Home
This old care home has seen better days, it looks semi derelict.
The Entrance to Mount Nurseries
The Entrance to Mount Nurseries
Balaams Lane leaving the B5066
Balaams Lane leaving the B5066
The Driveway to Spot Farm from the B5066
The Driveway to Spot Farm from the B5066
Country lane near Fulford The lane runs from Stallington towards Moss Gate.
Country lane near Fulford
The lane runs from Stallington towards Moss Gate.
The northern side of Fulford
The northern side of Fulford
A footpath leading into Stallington A rural footpath from the church at Fulford, back to Stallington.
A footpath leading into Stallington
A rural footpath from the church at Fulford, back to Stallington.
Sheep in pasture fields near Fulford
Sheep in pasture fields near Fulford
Severn Trent's pumping station at Fulford
Severn Trent's pumping station at Fulford
Crossroads of lanes NW of Fulford
Crossroads of lanes NW of Fulford
Farm buildings outside Fulford Most of the barns have been (or are in the throes of being) converted to residential use.
Farm buildings outside Fulford
Most of the barns have been (or are in the throes of being) converted to residential use.
A beech stump on the path between Fulford and Stallington Two of the massive beeches alongside this path survive (one is behind me) - the third exists only as this stump.
A beech stump on the path between Fulford and Stallington
Two of the massive beeches alongside this path survive (one is behind me) - the third exists only as this stump.
Stallington Hall Stallington Hall (a.k.a. Stallington Grange) a formerly grand house, which belonged to Sir Smith Child, the MP for North Staffs in the 1850s and West Staffs in the 1870s. The hall was sold to Stoke on Trent City Council in the 1920s, whereupon it was converted to a hospital for the mentally infirm.
Despite the highly parlous state of the building, it remains Listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-468845-stallington-hall-hospital-and-attached-s" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-468845-stallington-hall-hospital-and-attached-s">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The photo was taken by squeezing between a hoarding and the front fence at the site
Stallington Hall
Stallington Hall (a.k.a. Stallington Grange) a formerly grand house, which belonged to Sir Smith Child, the MP for North Staffs in the 1850s and West Staffs in the 1870s. The hall was sold to Stoke on Trent City Council in the 1920s, whereupon it was converted to a hospital for the mentally infirm. Despite the highly parlous state of the building, it remains Listed LinkExternal link The photo was taken by squeezing between a hoarding and the front fence at the site
Housing and play area in Stallington New developments within the former grounds of Stallington Hall, once a country house and more recently a mental hospital. The hall itself is currently derelict.
Housing and play area in Stallington
New developments within the former grounds of Stallington Hall, once a country house and more recently a mental hospital. The hall itself is currently derelict.
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Crossgate is located at Grid Ref: SJ9437 (Lat: 52.935301, Lng: -2.081799)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.935301,-2.081799
Bus Stop
Hilderstone Road
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Lat/Long: 52.9325353/-2.0874559
Bus Stop
Hilderstone Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3800C746102
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Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Hilderstone Road
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: Hilderstone Road
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Crossgate
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 52.9347167/-2.0810092
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