Horsebrook

Settlement in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

England

Horsebrook

Shropshire Union Canal - Stretton Aqueduct The Stretton Aqueduct carries the Shropshire Union Canal over the A5 Watling Street. It was constructed by Thomas Telford in 1832 at which time this stretch of the canal was known as the Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal. It is 30&#039; (9.1 m) over the A5 road, though originally not quite as tall as in 1961–62, the road under it was lowered by c.4&#039; (1.2 m) to allow taller vehicles to pass beneath.
It is EH Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1039259" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1039259">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>
See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7163556">SJ8710 : Shropshire Union Canal - A5 from Stretton Aqueduct</a> and for the view from the A5, see for example <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1785449">SJ8710 : Stretton Aqueduct for the Liverpool and Birmingham Canal</a> — Shropshire Union Canal - Stretton Aqueduct Credit: Rob Farrow

Horsebrook is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately six miles northeast of the town of Stafford, it is nestled in a picturesque rural setting surrounded by rolling hills and fields. The village is part of the wider civil parish of Bradley and is home to a close-knit community of residents.

Horsebrook's origins can be traced back to medieval times, and it has retained much of its historical charm. The village features a mix of traditional stone and brick-built houses, giving it a quaint and timeless appeal. The surrounding countryside offers stunning views and ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and cycling.

Though small in size, Horsebrook boasts several amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a village hall, a local pub, and a primary school, providing a focal point for community events and social gatherings. The village also benefits from good transportation links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities.

For those seeking cultural and historical attractions, Horsebrook is conveniently located near several notable landmarks. The historic town of Stafford offers a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and a castle, while the nearby Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty provides a haven for nature lovers.

Overall, Horsebrook offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a rural lifestyle, with access to both natural beauty and modern conveniences.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.692396/-2.170711 or Grid Reference SJ8810. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shropshire Union Canal - Stretton Aqueduct

The Stretton Aqueduct carries the Shropshire Union Canal over the A5 Watling Street. It was constructed by Thomas Telford in 1832 at which time this stretch of the canal was known as the Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal. It is 30' (9.1 m) over the A5 road, though originally not quite as tall as in 1961–62, the road under it was lowered by c.4' (1.2 m) to allow taller vehicles to pass beneath. It is EH Grade II listed Link

See also SJ8710 : Shropshire Union Canal - A5 from Stretton Aqueduct and for the view from the A5, see for example SJ8710 : Stretton Aqueduct for the Liverpool and Birmingham Canal

Rob Farrow

Shropshire Union Canal - A5 from Stretton Aqueduct

Looking due east along the A5 (Roman Watling Street) from Telford's 1832 aqueduct. See also SJ8710 : Shropshire Union Canal - Stretton Aqueduct For the opposite view (from the A5, looking up at the aqueduct) see for example SJ8710 : Stretton Aqueduct for the Liverpool and Birmingham Canal

Rob Farrow

Lychgate, Stretton

Jonathan Thacker

Congreve Lane and The Ivy House, Stretton

Jonathan Thacker

Field near The Ivy House, Stretton

Jonathan Thacker

Stoney Lane, Stretton

Jonathan Thacker

St John's church, Stretton

A twelfth century chancel attached to a nineteenth century nave and transepts Link

Jonathan Thacker

St John's church, Stretton, east end

The chancel dates from the twelfth century but the east window is an alteration of the fourteenth century Link

Jonathan Thacker

Houses and bins, Stretton

Jonathan Thacker

Aqueduct from the canal

Grade II listed. Listing number 1039259. Aqueduct dated 1832. Thomas Telford Engineer. Cast iron box girder span, blue brick abutments with stone dressings. Single segmental arch below girders, taken to concave abutments with roll moulded stone string at springing level and bounded by engaged stone columns, taken up above corbelled stone towpath coping and ornamental cast iron parapet railings to slightly domed cappings. Cast inscription in centre panel of beam reads 'Birmingham and Liverpool Canal Thos'.

Andrew Abbott

Boats moored at Stretton Wharf

On the Shropshire Union Canal.

Andrew Abbott

Stretton Aqueduct, Shropshire Union Canal

The text on the iron trough aqueduct proclaims this to be the Birmingham and Liverpool [Junction] Canal, which ran from Nantwich to Autherley Junction outside Wolverhampton and later became part of the Shropshire Union system. The name of the engineer Thomas Telford is below. Telford also engineered the turnpike road that passes beneath it, the A5 London to Holyhead road.

Christopher Hilton

Stretton Aqueduct, Shropshire Union Canal (detail)

Christopher Hilton

Watling Street north of Brewood in Staffordshire

This is the A5 Watling Street, looking west towards Telford and Shrewsbury from the Shropshire Union Canal aqueduct. Before the M54 motorway was built this was a busy and sometimes congested trunk road.

Roger D Kidd

Farmland by Watling Street in Staffordshire

This is the A5 Watling Street, looking west towards Telford and Shrewsbury from the Shropshire Union Canal aqueduct near Stretton. Before the M54 motorway was built this was a busy and sometimes congested trunk road. Aquaduct Cottage is on the left. (Yes, aquaduct).

Roger D Kidd

Watling Street [A5], from Stretton Aqueduct

The aqueduct railings could do with a repaint. The former Roman road is also a civil parish boundary here - Brewood & Coven to the left/south, Lapley, Stretton & Wheaton Aston to the right/north.

Christine Johnstone