Beasley

Settlement in Staffordshire Newcastle-under-Lyme

England

Beasley

Apedale Country Park Credit: Jonathan Hutchins

Beasley is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of the town of Stafford and is part of the Stafford Borough Council. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and farmland, providing a tranquil and idyllic setting.

Beasley has a rich history dating back many centuries. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and has had a number of notable landmarks throughout its existence. One of the most prominent features of the village is St. Leonard's Church, a medieval place of worship that dates back to the 12th century. The church is renowned for its stunning architecture and is an important historical and cultural site within the community.

Despite its small size, Beasley is a close-knit community with a population of around 500 residents. The village has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, where neighbors often come together for various events and activities. There are also a few local amenities, including a village hall and a traditional pub, providing a sense of community and meeting places for locals.

Beasley offers a peaceful rural lifestyle, away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns and cities. It is an ideal place for those seeking a quieter and more relaxed pace of life, while still being within easy reach of amenities and transportation links. With its beautiful surroundings and historical significance, Beasley is a charming village that continues to attract residents and visitors alike.

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Beasley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.038992/-2.246051 or Grid Reference SJ8349. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Apedale Country Park

Jonathan Hutchins

Longport Wharf

the site of Stoke on Trent Boatbuilding Services

Andrew Longton

Longport Bottle Oven

Bottle Ovens were once a very common sight in The Potteries, but now very few remain. This one is by the Trent and Mersey Canal at Price & Kensington Factory, Newcastle Street, Longport - SJ857496. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Alan Fleming

Wolstanton, Church of St Margaret

View of St Margaret's Church, Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, SJ856480. The Church of St Margaret, with its lofty spire may be seen at a large distance. It contains several monuments of the Sneyd family, and a handsome stone pulpit, erected in 1848

Alan Fleming

Crescent, Dimsdale Parade East, Wolstanton

A curving terrace built in 1909 on a road mainly characterised by straight lines of houses. My father was born here, four years after the houses were built.

Derek Harper

Playground off Cheswardine Road, Bradwell

On the edge of the Bradwell estate between Newcastle and Kidsgrove, by a footpath to Bradwell Wood.

Derek Harper

Picnic site near Chesterton

Holy Trinity church in Chesterton is a landmark from this picnic site on open land between the Parkouse Industrial Estate and Beasley, north of Newcastle.

Derek Harper

Apedale Country Park near Newcastle under Lyme

Pit head wheel and coal tub memorial to the miners of North Staffordshire.

Pete Greatbatch

Apedale Country Park

North eastern entrance to Apedale Country Park, off Apedale Road, Chesterton.

Steve Lewin

Pond, Apedale Rd, Chesterton

Steve Lewin

Disused Tip

One of many disused mining spoil tips in this area. This one is on private land but that doesn't seem to have stopped off-road bikers from tearing up a fair amount of the planting.

Steve Lewin

Newcastle Way Marker Post

At the entrance to Apedale Country Park this post marks part of the route of the Newcastle Way a 25 mile walking route through much of the Borough of Newcastle under-Lyme linking the Staffordshire Way at Mow Cop in the north with the Shropshire Union Canal towpath at Market Drayton in the south.

Steve Lewin

Rowhurst Close Industrial Estate

Steve Lewin

Partridge Nest Farm

No longer a working farm, there are still stables for a few horses.

Steve Lewin

Knutton Cemetery

Steve Lewin

Newcastle Way at Apedale Country Park

This is the entrance the car park off Black Bank Rd in the south east of Apedale Country Park. The Newcastle Way long distance walk passes through the park on its way from Mow Cop in the north to Market Drayton in the south.In the distance is Chesterton Industrial Area.

Steve Lewin