Light Oaks

Settlement in Staffordshire

England

Light Oaks

Carmountside Cemetery The Memorial Gardens at Carmountside Cemetery, Stoke on Trent where cremated ashes are spread. — Carmountside Cemetery Credit: Phil Eptlett

Light Oaks is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles south-east of Stoke-on-Trent, it falls within the Staffordshire Moorlands district. With a population of around 500 residents, Light Oaks is a peaceful and close-knit community.

The village is set amidst the stunning countryside of Staffordshire, boasting picturesque views of rolling hills and lush green fields. Its rural location makes it an ideal destination for those seeking a tranquil and idyllic setting. Light Oaks benefits from its proximity to the Peak District National Park, offering residents and visitors easy access to a wealth of outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and camping.

Despite its small size, Light Oaks has a strong sense of community and offers a range of amenities to cater to its residents' needs. These include a local pub, a village hall, and a primary school, providing essential services and fostering a close community spirit.

The village's history can be traced back to medieval times, and evidence of this can still be seen in the surrounding area, including the remnants of an ancient church and a few traditional cottages. Light Oaks retains its rural charm, with many of its buildings featuring traditional architecture and well-maintained gardens.

Overall, Light Oaks offers a peaceful and scenic retreat for those seeking a slower pace of life in the heart of Staffordshire's countryside, with easy access to both nature and the nearby amenities of Stoke-on-Trent.

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Light Oaks Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.048472/-2.119844 or Grid Reference SJ9250. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Carmountside Cemetery

The Memorial Gardens at Carmountside Cemetery, Stoke on Trent where cremated ashes are spread.

Phil Eptlett

Greenfields Farm, Kerry Hill

On Jack Hayes Lane near to the junction with Eaves Lane at Kerry Hill, Stoke-on-Trent

Steven Birks

Woodhead Farm

Woodhead Road, Abbey Hulton, Stoke on Trent, showing the farm and communications mast behind.

Phil Eptlett

View Across to Birches Head

Taken from the land behind the Crematorium next to Woodhead Lane

Debbie Turner

The Grove

Geoff Pick

Brookhouse

Geoff Pick

River Trent downstream of Abbey Farm

The waft of sewage treatment hangs in the air. The river has entered the Waterside Park. The City Council is making an attempt to make something of the river from which the city takes its name.

John M

Bridge near Abbey Hulton

Bridge over the river Trent, on Birches Head Road near the junction with Leek Road.

David Weston

Junction on Armshead Road

The fence creates a stock proof boundary but allows a good view for traffic using the junction. To the right, Armshead Road continues to Longsdon. To the left is Luzlow Lane, which leads to Bagnall, Stanley and Endon.

Richard Dorrell

Field access track

This track starts from an unclassified road, and provides access to fields north of Werrington.

Richard Dorrell

Fields north of Werrington

Viewed over a hedge from an unclassified road.

Richard Dorrell

Tree tunnel

Some mature trees overhanging this unclassified road north of Werrington have created a leafy tunnel.

Richard Dorrell

Nice little mini

A classic Mini parked on Thorney Edge Road, Bagnall. I didn't see the owner so took advantage of the view.

Stu JP

Public Well, Armshead Road

One of many public wells in Staffordshire Moorlands.

Stu JP

Ruins of Hulton Abbey

All that remains of the abbey that was dissolved in 1538. See Link

for further details.

Chris Beaver

Ruined foundations of Hulton Abbey

All that remains of Hulton Abbey which was dissolved in 1538. See Link

for further details.

Chris Beaver

Random blocks of stone from Hulton Abbey remains

Cut and shaped stone blocks found around the site during the 1980s excavations of the remains of Hulton Abbey. See the foundations SJ9049 : Ruins of Hulton Abbey and SJ9049 : Ruined foundations of Hulton Abbey The Abbey was dissolved in 1538.

Chris Beaver