Godleybrook

Settlement in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Godleybrook

JCB Earthmovers factory off Leek Road just north of Cheadle. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.jcb.com" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.jcb.com">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> — JCB Earthmovers Credit: Roger W Haworth

Godleybrook is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated on the eastern edge of the Peak District National Park, it is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and offers a tranquil setting away from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

The village is known for its charming cottages, many of which date back several centuries, adding to its quaint and traditional atmosphere. The local community is tight-knit and friendly, creating a welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike.

Godleybrook is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty, with rolling hills, meandering streams, and lush green fields. It is an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, providing ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the stunning countryside.

The village boasts a few local amenities, including a village hall, a small convenience store, and a traditional pub, where visitors can enjoy a pint of locally brewed ale. For more extensive shopping and leisure facilities, the nearby town of Leek is only a short drive away.

Historically, Godleybrook has strong agricultural roots, and farming continues to play a significant role in the local economy. The village hosts an annual agricultural show, which attracts visitors from the surrounding areas and celebrates the region's rural heritage.

Overall, Godleybrook offers a peaceful and idyllic retreat for those seeking a slower pace of life and a connection with nature. Its stunning scenery and close-knit community make it a charming destination for both residents and tourists.

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Godleybrook Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.997891/-2.031853 or Grid Reference SJ9744. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

JCB Earthmovers

factory off Leek Road just north of Cheadle. Link

Roger W Haworth

The Red Lion At Boundary

John Cartlidge

Dilhorne trig

Iain Macaulay

Dilhorne Colliery

This small colliery was an outlier to the main North Staffordshire coalfield around the Potteries and was always situated in a rural setting. Despite closure in the 60s, many of the original colliery buildings have survived, partly due to having been occupied by a chemical firm that operated the site until very recently. The colliery was also used as the base for the Foxfield Light Railway SJ9744 : Foxfield Light Railway at Dilhorne Colliery, 1970 until it developed its current headquarters at Caverswall. The line was the rail link from the colliery to the main British Rail network. Since the move to Caverswall, the Foxfield Railway has not operated passenger services to the colliery site, terminating short at Dilhorne Park. In recent years work has been proceeding to bring the rest of line up to standard again, and passenger services are due to recommence to Dilhorne Colliery in 2007. As part of the regeneration of the site, Heritage Lottery funding has been made avaialble for refurbishment of parts of the colliery site, including the main headgear. This is particularly interesting in being of reinforced concrete construction which was always a rarity.

Alan Murray-Rust

Dilhorne Colliery Station

Work in progress (June 2006) on the new terminus of the Foxfield Light Railway. This was the original terminus and headquarters of the railway before its move to Caverswall, after which the service to the colliery site was discontinued. heritage lottery grants have bee obtained for redevelopment of the colliery site, including refurbishment of some of the colliery buildings and structures. The main headgear structure on the right has already benefited from this.

Alan Murray-Rust

Foxfield Light Railway at Dilhorne Colliery, 1970

A shot taken during the early days of the Foxfield Light Railway, for comparison with those of the present day SJ9744 : Dilhorne Colliery. This was at the time the railway's operating centre, using many of the sidings in the former colliery area. These have since been removed, basically leaving only the main line. Several of the colliery buildings visible in this picture no longer exist, and the spoil heap has been landscaped.

Alan Murray-Rust

Dilhorne Methodist Church

Dilhorne Methodist Church in Godleybrook was built in 1816. It is part of the Cheadle Methodist Circuit.

Ian Calderwood

Old Engine Farm

The area around this farm was extensively mined for coal. In the 1770s, two Newcomen-type steam engines, known as "fire engines", were built to pump water from a nearby mine.

Ian Calderwood