Blackbrook

Settlement in Staffordshire East Staffordshire

England

Blackbrook

Belmot Road at Larkhill Saddlery
Belmot Road at Larkhill Saddlery Credit: Colin Pyle

Blackbrook is a small village located in Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles southwest of the town of Newcastle-under-Lyme, it is nestled within the verdant countryside of the West Midlands region.

The village is characterized by its rural charm, with picturesque landscapes, rolling hills, and a tranquil atmosphere. The River Trent flows nearby, adding to the natural beauty of the area. The village is primarily residential, boasting a close-knit community that enjoys a peaceful lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns and cities.

Blackbrook is home to a handful of amenities that serve its residents. These include a local pub, a convenience store, and a post office, providing essential services and fostering a sense of community. The village also benefits from its proximity to nearby larger towns, which offer a wider range of amenities such as schools, healthcare facilities, and shopping centers.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Blackbrook offers ample opportunities for exploration and recreation. The surrounding countryside provides a plethora of walking and cycling paths, allowing residents to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Additionally, the nearby Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers further recreational activities, including hiking, horse riding, and wildlife spotting.

Overall, Blackbrook offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a rural lifestyle while still having access to the amenities of nearby towns. Its natural beauty, close-knit community, and proximity to the River Trent make it an attractive place to live for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of urban living.

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Blackbrook Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.834063/-1.729078 or Grid Reference SK1826. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Belmot Road at Larkhill Saddlery
Belmot Road at Larkhill Saddlery
Belmot Road near Belmot Green
Belmot Road near Belmot Green
The track to Hanbury Park Gate This is a road or track to Hanbury Park Gate, which I presume is a farm.
The track to Hanbury Park Gate
This is a road or track to Hanbury Park Gate, which I presume is a farm.
The B5017 A very straight stretch of road.
The B5017
A very straight stretch of road.
Picnic bench, Belmot Green Open access land managed by Staffordshire County Council. All the maps back to the 1880s call it Belmot Green, but the entry sign says Belmot Common. Perhaps it is common land?
Picnic bench, Belmot Green
Open access land managed by Staffordshire County Council. All the maps back to the 1880s call it Belmot Green, but the entry sign says Belmot Common. Perhaps it is common land?
Picnic area, Belmot Green Open access land managed by Staffordshire County Council. All the maps back to the 1880s call it Belmot Green, but the entry sign says Belmot Common. Perhaps it is common land?
Picnic area, Belmot Green
Open access land managed by Staffordshire County Council. All the maps back to the 1880s call it Belmot Green, but the entry sign says Belmot Common. Perhaps it is common land?
Woodland path, Belmot Green Open access land managed by Staffordshire County Council. All the maps back to the 1880s call it Belmot Green, but the entry sign says Belmot Common. Perhaps it is common land?
Woodland path, Belmot Green
Open access land managed by Staffordshire County Council. All the maps back to the 1880s call it Belmot Green, but the entry sign says Belmot Common. Perhaps it is common land?
Hanbury Memorial Hall The Memorial Hall commemorates the victims of the 1944 Fauld explosion.
Hanbury Memorial Hall
The Memorial Hall commemorates the victims of the 1944 Fauld explosion.
Hanbury Allotments Run by the Hanbury and Draycott Allotment Society.
Hanbury Allotments
Run by the Hanbury and Draycott Allotment Society.
Geese in a pond behind an electric fence Many of the footpaths in this area are hemmed in by electric fences, which give a nasty jolt, if touched.
Geese in a pond behind an electric fence
Many of the footpaths in this area are hemmed in by electric fences, which give a nasty jolt, if touched.
Hare Holes Rough
Hare Holes Rough
Overgrown pond
Overgrown pond
St Werburgh with Newborough Standing high on Hanbury Hill is St Werburgh with Newborough church.
St Werburgh with Newborough
Standing high on Hanbury Hill is St Werburgh with Newborough church.
Site of the Fauld Explosion near Hanbury, Staffs. No photograph can do justice to the size of the crater left after this explosion in 1944 which took the lives of 70 people. It occurred in an underground ammunition store and was at the time the biggest non-nuclear man made explosion ever.  <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bbc.co.uk/stoke/features/history/2004/fauld.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/stoke/features/history/2004/fauld.shtml">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>
Site of the Fauld Explosion near Hanbury, Staffs.
No photograph can do justice to the size of the crater left after this explosion in 1944 which took the lives of 70 people. It occurred in an underground ammunition store and was at the time the biggest non-nuclear man made explosion ever. LinkExternal link
Memorial to those who were killed by the Fauld Explosion
Memorial to those who were killed by the Fauld Explosion
Footpath over Grazing There is a footpath over this field which is not too clear since any tracks have been grazed off.
Footpath over Grazing
There is a footpath over this field which is not too clear since any tracks have been grazed off.
Footpath to Farm A footpath runs across these fields to Lower Castle Hayes Farm in the next square east.
Footpath to Farm
A footpath runs across these fields to Lower Castle Hayes Farm in the next square east.
Footpath and Big Tree This footpath runs to the aptly named Needwood Forest.
Footpath and Big Tree
This footpath runs to the aptly named Needwood Forest.
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Blackbrook is located at Grid Ref: SK1826 (Lat: 52.834063, Lng: -1.729078)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: East Staffordshire

Police Authority: Staffordshire

What 3 Words

///salary.nurses.foresight. Near Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

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Located within 500m of 52.834063,-1.729078
Addr Housename: Barridew Cottage
Lat/Long: 52.8341059/-1.7304064
Fixme: Path continues
Lat/Long: 52.8341469/-1.7287475
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