Moorside

Settlement in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Moorside

View from Ellastone Road at Windy Harbour Looking north east with the low buildings of Moorend Farm in the centre ahead. A plume of smoke is coming from the cement works at Cauldon with its enormous limestone quarry eating up Cauldon Low - the high area to the right of the shot. On the left emerging from behind a tree is the row of cottages on Stony Lane, Moorend which are also seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2966784">SK0648 : Terraced houses at Stony Lane, Moorend</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4458833">SK0648 : Terraced houses on Stony Lane</a> — View from Ellastone Road at Windy Harbour Credit: Trevor Harris

Moorside is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles east of the town of Stafford, it falls within the civil parish of Milwich. The village is nestled in a rural setting, surrounded by picturesque countryside and rolling hills.

Moorside is primarily a residential area, with a population of around 500 people. The village offers a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an attractive place for those seeking a quieter lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns and cities.

Despite its small size, Moorside has a strong sense of community and boasts a number of amenities for its residents. These include a local pub, a village hall, and a small convenience store. Additionally, the village is well-connected with neighboring areas, thanks to a comprehensive public transportation network.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure pursuits. Moorside is surrounded by lush green fields and woodland, making it an ideal destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and those who enjoy scenic walks.

For those seeking a wider range of amenities, the town of Stafford is easily accessible from Moorside. Stafford offers a diverse range of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities, as well as excellent transport links to other parts of the county and beyond.

Overall, Moorside offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents, with a close-knit community and easy access to both rural and urban amenities.

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Moorside Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.025727/-1.8967273 or Grid Reference SK0747. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View from Ellastone Road at Windy Harbour

Looking north east with the low buildings of Moorend Farm in the centre ahead. A plume of smoke is coming from the cement works at Cauldon with its enormous limestone quarry eating up Cauldon Low - the high area to the right of the shot. On the left emerging from behind a tree is the row of cottages on Stony Lane, Moorend which are also seen in SK0648 : Terraced houses at Stony Lane, Moorend and SK0648 : Terraced houses on Stony Lane

Trevor Harris

Waymarker Stone and Stile at Windyway Cross

On Staffordshire footpath Cotton 32 looking SE, the view NW is SK0548 : Footpath junction near the standing / guide stone. The Stone was used as a guide to the packhorse route over dryer ground, explained in Link

. Copper was transported from Ecton to the smelting works at Whiston Link

which became disused around 1880/98. Milestone Society National ID: ST_XIPS

Louise Marsden

Waymarker Stone at Windywaycross

This impressive stone stands at 8 feet high and was originally used to guide pack horse trains over drier ground from the copper mines at Ecton to the smelting works at Whiston. It was more cost effective to bring the copper ore to Whiston, where coal for smelting was available from the Foxt and Kingsley coalfields than to transport coal to the Ecton Copper Mine, as it took about four tons of coal to smelt one ton of copper ore. The white gable end of Windywaycross House can be deciphered in the distance to the left of the stone.

Jonathan Clitheroe

Road Junction Overlooking Cauldon

The Casey is seen joining Ellastone Road here with Cauldon Low on the horizon. The dwelling on the right is Moorland Cottage.

Jonathan Clitheroe

Telephone Box and Notice Board at Moorend

Located on Stoney Lane at the western edge of the grid square.

Jonathan Clitheroe

Standing stone and sheep

opposite The Cross public house at Hoften's Cross near Cauldon. Not marked on the map but the stone may well be Bronze Age or thereabouts.

Roger W Haworth

Cotton College

Cotton Lane, Cotton, Staffordshire. This Roman Catholic boarding school Link

closed in 1987. The buildings are derelict. The spire on the right is St Wilfred's Roman Catholic Church which is still in use.

Roger W Haworth

Church of St John the Baptist

Cotton Lane, Cotton, Staffordshire. Link

This charming little church built in 1795 is tucked into a corner and virtually surrounded by St Wilfred's Roman Catholic Church and SK0646 : Cotton College.

Roger W Haworth

Drinking fountain

a rather urban looking drinking fountain beside the main road through Cauldon, Staffordshire. Inscriptions are: "1878", "CB" monogram - presumably the benefactor and "thy clouds drop fatness" - Psalm 65 v 12 in the 1662 Book of Common Prayer version.

Roger W Haworth

Telephone box on the road to Wardlow Quarry

Looking in the direction of the A52 with Red House to the right.

Nikki Mahadevan

Footpath north of the A52

This footpath leads off north from the A52 towards the massive Caldonlow Quarries. In the other direction, the footpath crosses the A52 to follow a lane down to Wardlow Quarry.

Nikki Mahadevan

Southeastern edge of Wardlow Quarry

This limestone quarry spans several squares. The larger,northern section of the quarry is hidden from view.

Nikki Mahadevan

Entrance to Trubshaw's Tunnel

Trubshaw's Tunnel was dug for the 1847 Caldon Low railway. The railway was a self-acting inclined plane, where empty wagons travelling upward were attached by a cable via a brake drum at the top of the plane to wagons loaded with limestone travelling downwards.

Ian Calderwood

Crushing plant at Caldon Low Quarry

The hill from which this quarry derives its name - Caldon Low - is indeed spelt differently from the local village, Cauldon. The stone quarried here does have a reddish colouring, giving a distinctive colour to the quarry buildings.

Alan Murray-Rust

Edgewells Farm

Ian Calderwood

Crossroads at Threelows

This crossroads at Threelows sees a lot of traffic heading to and from the theme park at Alton Towers a few miles down the road. The sign is for The Star camping and caravan site at Cotton.

Mike Bardill

Cauldon Lowe

This is the main street through Cauldon Lowe village. The village is set high up on the Staffordshire moorlands. Just over the road to the north are the massive Cauldonlow limestone quarries.

Mike Bardill

Industrial Units at Moorside near Cauldon Lowe

These industrial units are at Moorside near the village of Cauldon Lowe in the Staffordshire moorlands. The high location enjoys extensive views over the moorlands towards Cheadle.

Mike Bardill

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Moorside is located at Grid Ref: SK0747 (Lat: 53.025727, Lng: -1.8967273)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire