Hanchurch

Settlement in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Hanchurch

Plenty more to harrow Looking across this field towards Kingswood Bank. The tractor is harrowing the field, working towards the camera. — Plenty more to harrow Credit: Rich Tea

Hanchurch is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles southeast of the city of Stoke-on-Trent, Hanchurch is known for its picturesque countryside and rural charm. The village is nestled within the Hanchurch Hills, an area of natural beauty that offers stunning views and peaceful surroundings.

Hanchurch is home to a tight-knit community, with a population of around 500 residents. It is primarily a residential area, with a mix of traditional stone cottages and newer homes. The village has a strong sense of community spirit, with various events and activities organized throughout the year, including a village fete and a Christmas market.

The centerpiece of Hanchurch is the St. Mary's Church, a beautiful historic building that dates back to the 12th century. The church is renowned for its stunning stained glass windows and intricate stonework. It serves as a hub for the local community, hosting regular worship services, as well as events such as weddings and christenings.

The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, including walking, hiking, and cycling. Hanchurch also benefits from its proximity to the larger city of Stoke-on-Trent, which provides residents with access to a range of amenities, including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities.

Overall, Hanchurch is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, while still being within easy reach of larger towns and cities in the region.

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Hanchurch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.970171/-2.227047 or Grid Reference SJ8441. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Plenty more to harrow

Looking across this field towards Kingswood Bank. The tractor is harrowing the field, working towards the camera.

Rich Tea

Bridge over the M6

This is the bridge just over a mile south of junction 15. It carries a track from the A519 towards Kings Wood.

Rich Tea

M6 looking south

From the bridge SJ8539 : Bridge over the M6

Rich Tea

Bridge over M6, with hot air balloon

The bridge carries a lane from the A519 near The Toft towards Kings Wood

Rich Tea

Stile to nowhere

The bridge over the M6 has a gate which could swing across the entrance, the post is by the opposite rail. This stile should meet up with it, but the hinges seem to have seized up when I tried to move it. See SJ8539 : Bridge over M6, with hot air balloon

Rich Tea

View across the fields to The Toft

Late September afternoon. Taken from the A519 by the bridge over the M6.

Rich Tea

Entrance to The Toft

By the A519.

Rich Tea

The A519

From Eccleshall to Newcastle-under-Lyme

Rich Tea

Harley Thorn Lane

Looking South East along Harley Thorn Lane in Hanchurch Hills

Peter Fleming

Water Tower

The water tower at Hanchurch Hills

Peter Fleming

The Toft

Looking towards The Toft and Trentham park from Drayton Lane

Simon Huguet

Farmland, Hanchurch

A double gateway off Drayton Lane. The Toft and the wooded hills of Trentham Park are in the distance.

Simon Huguet

Commemorative stone, Hanchurch Woods.

This large rock records the gift of these woods to the County.

Simon Huguet

Water tower, Hanchurch Woods

Built in yellow and red brick this is similar to a number of other Water Board buildings in the area. Sadly the vandals have been unable to resist the temptation of the bullseye windows.

Simon Huguet