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Goosemoor

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Goosemoor

Road with hedgerows Road with hedgerows near Keeper's Cottage
Road with hedgerows Credit: P Gaskell

Goosemoor is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated about 10 miles northeast of Stafford, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil and rural setting for its residents. The village is part of the Staffordshire Moorlands district, known for its stunning landscapes and natural beauty.

The population of Goosemoor stands at around 500, making it a close-knit community. The village primarily consists of residential properties, with a mix of traditional cottages and more modern houses. Goosemoor is characterized by its charming, idyllic atmosphere, reminiscent of a typical English countryside village.

Despite its small size, Goosemoor benefits from a range of amenities and services. There is a local primary school, providing education for the village's younger residents. Additionally, the village boasts a community center, which serves as a hub for social gatherings and events.

The surrounding area offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities, with numerous walking and cycling trails, as well as beautiful countryside for exploring. The nearby Cannock Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and offers a variety of recreational activities.

Goosemoor is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities. The A51 road passes through the village, providing easy access to Stafford and other nearby locations. Public transportation options include regular bus services, connecting residents to wider transport networks.

Overall, Goosemoor is a charming and peaceful village, ideal for those seeking a quiet and rural lifestyle amidst the stunning Staffordshire countryside.

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Road with hedgerows Road with hedgerows near Keeper's Cottage
Road with hedgerows
Road with hedgerows near Keeper's Cottage
Cast iron canal milepost near Turnover Bridge This original cast-iron post dates from around 1835, and was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116601-milepost-shropshire-union-canal-45-miles-to-south-of-norbury-junction-church-eaton#.YVMvSLhKjIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116601-milepost-shropshire-union-canal-45-miles-to-south-of-norbury-junction-church-eaton#.YVMvSLhKjIU">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> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1116601" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1116601">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> in 1972.
Cast iron canal milepost near Turnover Bridge
This original cast-iron post dates from around 1835, and was Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1972.
Parks Bridge (no 27) on the Shropshire Union Canal A rural accommodation bridge dating from the early 1830s, which attracted a Grade II listing <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101273253-shropshire-union-canal-parks-bridge-number-27-at-sj-831-173-church-eaton#.YVMwN7hKjIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101273253-shropshire-union-canal-parks-bridge-number-27-at-sj-831-173-church-eaton#.YVMwN7hKjIU">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> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1273253" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1273253">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> in 1991. It carries no right of way, but is used by local walkers on a circuit of the woods to the south.
Parks Bridge (no 27) on the Shropshire Union Canal
A rural accommodation bridge dating from the early 1830s, which attracted a Grade II listing LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1991. It carries no right of way, but is used by local walkers on a circuit of the woods to the south.
Cast iron rope fender on Parks Bridge One of the original 1830s installations, which shows significant signs of use, and forms part of the bridge's Grade II listing. The visible brickwork on the towpath beneath the bridge is original too.
Cast iron rope fender on Parks Bridge
One of the original 1830s installations, which shows significant signs of use, and forms part of the bridge's Grade II listing. The visible brickwork on the towpath beneath the bridge is original too.
Parks Barn Bridge (no 28) on the Shropshire Union Canal Parks Barn Bridge carries a track (now a footpath) called Oscote Lane over the canal. It dates from the early 1830s, and was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101258848-shropshire-union-canal-parks-barn-bridge-number-28-at-sj-831-177-church-eaton#.YVMx57hKjIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101258848-shropshire-union-canal-parks-barn-bridge-number-28-at-sj-831-177-church-eaton#.YVMx57hKjIU">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> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1258848" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1258848">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> in 1991.
Parks Barn Bridge (no 28) on the Shropshire Union Canal
Parks Barn Bridge carries a track (now a footpath) called Oscote Lane over the canal. It dates from the early 1830s, and was Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1991.
Cast iron rope fender on Parks Barn Bridge One of the original 1830s installations, which shows significant signs of use, and forms part of the bridge's Grade II listing. The towropes have also scarred the sandstone of the bridge just above the fender.
Cast iron rope fender on Parks Barn Bridge
One of the original 1830s installations, which shows significant signs of use, and forms part of the bridge's Grade II listing. The towropes have also scarred the sandstone of the bridge just above the fender.
Wood Eaton Bridge (no 29) on the Shropshire Union Canal Wood Eaton Bridge dates from the 1830s, and carries Broad Lane between Goosemoor and Wood Eaton over the cut. It was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101259113-shropshire-union-canal-wood-eaton-bridge-number-29-at-sj-831-181-church-eaton#.YVM1X7hKjIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101259113-shropshire-union-canal-wood-eaton-bridge-number-29-at-sj-831-181-church-eaton#.YVM1X7hKjIU">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> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1259113" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1259113">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> in 1991.
Wood Eaton Bridge (no 29) on the Shropshire Union Canal
Wood Eaton Bridge dates from the 1830s, and carries Broad Lane between Goosemoor and Wood Eaton over the cut. It was Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1991.
Cast iron rope fender on Wood Eaton Bridge One of two very similar, well-worn rope fenders on the bridge. They are included in the bridge's Grade II listing
Cast iron rope fender on Wood Eaton Bridge
One of two very similar, well-worn rope fenders on the bridge. They are included in the bridge's Grade II listing
Castle Cutting Bridge (no 30) on the Shropshire Union Canal An accommodation bridge, giving access to The Home Farm, which was constructed around 1830 at the same time as the canal. It attracted a Grade II listing <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101243052-shropshire-union-canal-castle-cutting-bridge-number-30-at-sj-830-185-church-eaton#.YVNJSbhKjIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101243052-shropshire-union-canal-castle-cutting-bridge-number-30-at-sj-830-185-church-eaton#.YVNJSbhKjIU">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> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1243052" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1243052">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> in October 1991.
Castle Cutting Bridge (no 30) on the Shropshire Union Canal
An accommodation bridge, giving access to The Home Farm, which was constructed around 1830 at the same time as the canal. It attracted a Grade II listing LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in October 1991.
Cast iron rope fender on Castle Cutting Bridge One of a pair of original (1830s) rope fenders on the bridge, which form part of its Grade II listing.
Cast iron rope fender on Castle Cutting Bridge
One of a pair of original (1830s) rope fenders on the bridge, which form part of its Grade II listing.
Turnover Bridge (no 26) on the Shropshire Union canal Turnover Bridge here dates from the early 1830s when the canal was built; the name refers to the design which allowed a horse to cross the canal on the turnover without needing to be unhitched from the barge. Relatively uncommon in the countryside, but there are more numerous examples on the canals in urban areas - such as Birmingham, for instance. It was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101259092-shropshire-union-canal-turnover-bridge-number-26-at-sj-832-171-church-eaton#.YVSC8prMLIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101259092-shropshire-union-canal-turnover-bridge-number-26-at-sj-832-171-church-eaton#.YVSC8prMLIU">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> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1259092" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1259092">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> in 1991.
Turnover Bridge (no 26) on the Shropshire Union canal
Turnover Bridge here dates from the early 1830s when the canal was built; the name refers to the design which allowed a horse to cross the canal on the turnover without needing to be unhitched from the barge. Relatively uncommon in the countryside, but there are more numerous examples on the canals in urban areas - such as Birmingham, for instance. It was Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1991.
Shropshire Union Canal - Castle Cutting Bridge (No. 30) Looking back southwards from the rear of our boat as we had just passed under Bridge Number 30, known as Castle Cutting Bridge. In the distance can be seen Bridge No.29 (Wood Eaton Bridge). The bridge is EH Grade II listed: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1243052?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1243052?section=official-list-entry">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>
Shropshire Union Canal - Castle Cutting Bridge (No. 30)
Looking back southwards from the rear of our boat as we had just passed under Bridge Number 30, known as Castle Cutting Bridge. In the distance can be seen Bridge No.29 (Wood Eaton Bridge). The bridge is EH Grade II listed: LinkExternal link
High Onn Bridge Grade II listed. Listing number 1258847. Road bridge over canal. c1830-33. Telford design. Brick, with stone band and copings. Single elliptical arch. Slightly cambered, solid parapet and piers. 2 iron rope fenders.
High Onn Bridge
Grade II listed. Listing number 1258847. Road bridge over canal. c1830-33. Telford design. Brick, with stone band and copings. Single elliptical arch. Slightly cambered, solid parapet and piers. 2 iron rope fenders.
High Onn Wharf On the Shropshire Union Canal.
High Onn Wharf
On the Shropshire Union Canal.
Approaching Turnover Bridge On the Shropshire Union Canal.
Approaching Turnover Bridge
On the Shropshire Union Canal.
Towards Parks Bridge On the Shropshire Union Canal.
Towards Parks Bridge
On the Shropshire Union Canal.
Wood Eaton Bridge Grade II listed. Listing number 1259113. Road bridge over canal. c 1830-33. Telford design. Stone, with stone band and copings. Single elliptical arch with voussoirs. Solid parapet and piers. Abutments battered outwards towards base and slightly curved on plan. Oval iron number-plate on south side. 2 iron rope fenders. Stone and brick towpath coping.
Wood Eaton Bridge
Grade II listed. Listing number 1259113. Road bridge over canal. c 1830-33. Telford design. Stone, with stone band and copings. Single elliptical arch with voussoirs. Solid parapet and piers. Abutments battered outwards towards base and slightly curved on plan. Oval iron number-plate on south side. 2 iron rope fenders. Stone and brick towpath coping.
Castle Cutting Bridge Grade II listed. Listing number 1243052. Accommodation bridge. c 1830-33. Telford design. Stone, with stone band and copings. Tall dimensions, with single elliptical arch with voussoirs. Solid parapet and piers. Abutments battered outwards towards base and slightly curved on plan. Oval iron number-plate on north side. 2 iron rope fenders.
Castle Cutting Bridge
Grade II listed. Listing number 1243052. Accommodation bridge. c 1830-33. Telford design. Stone, with stone band and copings. Tall dimensions, with single elliptical arch with voussoirs. Solid parapet and piers. Abutments battered outwards towards base and slightly curved on plan. Oval iron number-plate on north side. 2 iron rope fenders.
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Goosemoor is located at Grid Ref: SJ8217 (Lat: 52.750313, Lng: -2.2681104)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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