Lightwood

Settlement in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Lightwood

Cheadle churchyard Credit: Jonathan Hutchins

Lightwood is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles to the west of Stoke-on-Trent, it falls within the Stoke-on-Trent City Council area. The village is nestled within a picturesque countryside setting and is surrounded by lush green fields and woodland.

Lightwood has a rich history, dating back to medieval times when it was primarily an agricultural community. Over the years, it has grown into a residential area, consisting mainly of detached and semi-detached houses. The village retains its rural charm, with many of the properties boasting large gardens and open spaces.

Despite its tranquil setting, Lightwood benefits from excellent transport links. The A50 road runs adjacent to the village, providing easy access to the nearby towns and cities. The village is also well-served by public transport, with regular bus services connecting Lightwood to Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas.

Residents of Lightwood enjoy a range of amenities and facilities. There is a primary school within the village, catering to the educational needs of local children. Nearby, there are several shops, including convenience stores and small businesses. For leisure activities, residents can take advantage of the beautiful countryside surroundings, with numerous walking and cycling trails to explore.

In summary, Lightwood is a charming village in Staffordshire, offering a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle. With its historical roots, scenic countryside, and convenient location, it is a desirable place to live for those seeking a tranquil yet well-connected community.

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Lightwood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.985038/-1.976134 or Grid Reference SK0143. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cheadle churchyard

Jonathan Hutchins

High Street, Cheadle

High Street in Cheadle, the Market Cross is on the right.

Philip Halling

St Giles Roman Catholic Church, Cheadle

View along the nave of St Giles Roman Catholic Church in Cheadle.

Philip Halling

St Giles Roman Catholic Church, Cheadle

View along the nave of St Giles Roman Catholic Church in Cheadle.

Philip Halling

Interior of St Giles, RC church, Cheadle

Stations of the cross in St Giles Roman Catholic church in Cheadle.

Philip Halling

High Street, Cheadle

Seen from the junction with Church Street.

David Weston

Shrewsbury Lions West Door, St Giles, Cheadle

Wonderfully ornate doors, the gilded iron fittings forming two lions taken from the Shrewsbury coat of arms. There are also lions in the top corners and in the archivolts. The Church was financed by John Talbot (1791-1852) who was the 16th earl of Shrewsbury and designed by Augustus Pugin (1812-1852) Link

Brian Deegan

St Giles' Nave, Cheadle

Brian Deegan

St Giles Piscina and Decorated Walls, Cheadle

Brian Deegan

Easter Sepulchre, St Giles, Cheadle

The Easter sepulchre, based on a medieval tomb in Westminster Abbey.. The Easter sepulchre was a feature of many medieval churches, and was used in the ceremonies of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Day. Easter Sepulchres were the object of iconoclastic fury by the Protestant Reformers, and few original ones are left. Augustus Pugin, The church designer would have been familiar with the surviving ones especially Hawton and Heckington. Link

Brian Deegan

Sedilia and Piscina, St. Giles, Cheadle

Modern practice was for the seats to be on one level with the priest sitting in the middle but here Pugin reverted to the medieval arrangement where the priest sits on the left seat, nearest the altar and the deacon and subdeacon sitting to his left on descending levels. Link

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Brian Deegan

Pulpit, St. Giles, Cheadle

To the south of the Lady-chapel altar is the pulpit. This was carved by Thomas Roddis out of a single block of stone. It is in the form of an irregular hexagon with one very broad face on the north side which incorporates a piscina and credence-shelf for the Lady-altar. The carved panels on the Lady-chapel side have statues of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua and St. Bernadine of Siena, while those on the nave side depict St. John the Baptist, who was Lord Shrewsbury's patron saint. The pulpit is entered by a flight of steps from the sacristy. Link

Brian Deegan

The Church of St. Giles The Abbot, Cheadle

Brian Deegan

Highshutt entrance to Hawksmoor NT

Hawksmoor is an ancient steep-sided oak woodland

Jonathan Hutchins

Path through Hawksmoor NT

Hawksmoor is an ancient steep-sided oak woodland east of Cheadle in Staffordshire towards Oakamoor. It is managed by the National Trust. The habitat attracts specialised bird species such as Wood Warbler and Pied Flycatcher.

Jonathan Hutchins