Audley
Settlement in Staffordshire Newcastle-under-Lyme
England
Audley
Audley is a small village located in Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles north-east of Newcastle-under-Lyme and 8 miles south-west of Stoke-on-Trent, Audley is nestled in the picturesque countryside of North Staffordshire. The village is part of the Staffordshire Moorlands district and has a population of around 7,000 residents.
Historically, Audley was a mining community, primarily involved in coal mining during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The mining industry shaped the village's landscape and economy for many years. However, as the mining industry declined, Audley transitioned into a more residential area with a mix of traditional stone houses and modern developments.
The village offers a range of amenities to its residents, including local shops, a post office, a library, and a few traditional pubs. Audley also has a primary school, providing education for children in the area. The village is well-connected by road, with the A500 and A527 passing nearby, enabling easy access to the surrounding areas.
Nature enthusiasts can explore the scenic countryside surrounding Audley, with several walking trails and parks in the vicinity. The village is close to the beautiful Mow Cop Castle, a Grade II listed folly that offers panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Overall, Audley is a charming village that combines its rich mining heritage with modern amenities, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful and picturesque setting in Staffordshire.
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Audley Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 53.053326/-2.305809 or Grid Reference SJ7950. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Green-veined White by Cloggers Pool
Bateswood Country Park, north-west of Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire and adjacent to the village of Halmer End, is designated as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR). It was developed after the cessation of opencast mining in the 1990s, which left the area as a barren wasteland with poor quality soil. Birch reforestation and the creation of a lake have improved the habitat for wildlife, while a network of footpaths and a bridle path create access to most parts of the site. In 2012 managed fishing by a local angling club was permitted, in an attempt to curb illicit fishing.
The site is managed by Newcastle Borough Council in partnership with Halmer End Wildlife Trust, a group of volunteers.
This site is not to be confused with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's reserve immediately to the south, also called Bateswood (see Link.
Bridge over the Audley Branch Line
Bridge over the North Staffordshire Railway (NSR) Audley branch line.
The line was opened 1870 and closed in 1962.
Minnie Pit Disaster (1918) Heritage site
The Minnie Pit disaster was a coal mining accident that took place on 12 January 1918 in Halmer End, Staffordshire, in which 155 men and boys died. The disaster, which was caused by an explosion due to firedamp, is the worst ever recorded in the North Staffordshire Coalfield.
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Daffodils at Bateswood Country Park
Bateswood Country Park, north-west of Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire and adjacent to the village of Halmer End, is designated as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR). It was developed after the cessation of opencast mining in the 1990s, which left the area as a barren wasteland with poor quality soil. Birch reforestation and the creation of a lake have improved the habitat for wildlife, while a network of footpaths and a bridle path create access to most parts of the site. In 2012 managed fishing by a local angling club was permitted, in an attempt to curb illicit fishing.
The site is managed by Newcastle Borough Council in partnership with Halmer End Wildlife Trust, a group of volunteers.
This site is not to be confused with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust's reserve immediately to the south, also called Bateswood (see Link.
Bench seat on 'the Lines'
'The Lines' is the local term for the trackbed of the former Audley branch railway (closed 1963). It is not an official footpath but is regularly used by walkers, cyclists, dog-walkers, and schoolchildren going to and from Sir Thomas Boughey school in Halmer End.
Bench seat on 'the Lines'
'The Lines' is the local term for the trackbed of the former Audley branch railway (closed 1963). It is not an official footpath but is regularly used by walkers, cyclists, dog-walkers, and schoolchildren going to and from Sir Thomas Boughey school in Halmer End.
Broken stile and footbridge
Staffordshire County Council were notified that the bridge and stile on this public footpath had become almost impassable, and with commendable promptness rebuilt it much more sturdily, see SJ7949 : Rebuilt footbridge over brook
Rebuilt footbridge over brook
Staffordshire County Council rebuilt the bridge much more sturdily after it had become impassable eight months before, see SJ7949 : Broken stile and footbridge
Rebuilt footbridge over brook
By early spring 2021 this double-plank footbridge had become almost impassable, with one plank gone and the other seriously unstable due to bank erosion: in addition the stile at the further (field) end was broken - see SJ7949 : Broken stile and footbridge
With commendable promptness Staffordshire County Council rebuilt it much more sturdily. See also a view of the other end from the field SJ7949 : Rebuilt footbridge over brook
Audley is located at Grid Ref: SJ7950 (Lat: 53.053326, Lng: -2.305809)
Administrative County: Staffordshire
District: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Police Authority: Staffordshire
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Tesco Express
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Audley Castle
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Restaurant
New Royal Bengal
Cuisine: curry
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