Newtown

Settlement in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Newtown

Southern end of the bridleway The track from Walton on the Hill, which runs in a generally southeasterly direction, emerges here onto Sawpit Lane at Brocton.
Southern end of the bridleway Credit: Richard Law

Newtown is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles southwest of the bustling town of Stafford, Newtown is a peaceful and scenic area that offers a tranquil escape from city life.

The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and charming country lanes. This rural setting makes Newtown a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking outdoor activities. There are several walking and cycling routes that provide stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Despite its small size, Newtown has a close-knit community that takes pride in its heritage. The village features a few historic buildings, including a 12th-century church that adds to its charm. The local pub, The Crown, is a popular gathering spot for residents and visitors alike, offering a friendly atmosphere and traditional British pub food.

Although Newtown does not have many amenities, its close proximity to Stafford means that residents have easy access to a wider range of services, including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. The village is well-connected by road, with the A34 passing nearby, providing convenient links to other towns and cities in the region.

In summary, Newtown, Staffordshire is a small village that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle in the midst of beautiful countryside. With its strong sense of community and close proximity to amenities in Stafford, Newtown provides a delightful place to live or visit for those seeking a slower pace of life.

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Newtown Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.770961/-2.0625068 or Grid Reference SJ9519. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Southern end of the bridleway The track from Walton on the Hill, which runs in a generally southeasterly direction, emerges here onto Sawpit Lane at Brocton.
Southern end of the bridleway
The track from Walton on the Hill, which runs in a generally southeasterly direction, emerges here onto Sawpit Lane at Brocton.
Dovecot at Brocton Hall In the grounds of Brocton Hall, which is now the golf club, this 18th century former dovecot was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116692-dovecote-at-brocton-hall-brocton#.Yle9wOjMI2w" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116692-dovecote-at-brocton-hall-brocton#.Yle9wOjMI2w">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> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1116692" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1116692">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> in 1968.
Dovecot at Brocton Hall
In the grounds of Brocton Hall, which is now the golf club, this 18th century former dovecot was Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1968.
Brocton Hall Originally the 18th century hall had a third floor, but this was lost to a fire around the start of WWII, and was never rebuilt. The hall is now the clubhouse of the golf club, and attracted a Grade II listing <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116688-brocton-hall-brocton#.Yle__ujMI2w" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116688-brocton-hall-brocton#.Yle__ujMI2w">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> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1116688" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1116688">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> in 1953.
Brocton Hall
Originally the 18th century hall had a third floor, but this was lost to a fire around the start of WWII, and was never rebuilt. The hall is now the clubhouse of the golf club, and attracted a Grade II listing LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1953.
Ruins of a medieval building behind Brocton Hall Tucked away, attached to the wall of the large rear kitchen garden of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7146661">SJ9619 : Brocton Hall</a>, these stone arches are the remains of an unknown building that once lay somewhere nearby. Despite the lack of detail, they were Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116745-ruins-to-north-west-of-brocton-hall-brocton#.YlfBVujMI2w" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116745-ruins-to-north-west-of-brocton-hall-brocton#.YlfBVujMI2w">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> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1116745" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1116745">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> in 1968.
Ruins of a medieval building behind Brocton Hall
Tucked away, attached to the wall of the large rear kitchen garden of SJ9619 : Brocton Hall, these stone arches are the remains of an unknown building that once lay somewhere nearby. Despite the lack of detail, they were Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1968.
Filling station on the Cannock Road, A34, at Newtown Petrol at this point in time was for sale at £1.239 per litre, with diesel a few pence more than that.
Filling station on the Cannock Road, A34, at Newtown
Petrol at this point in time was for sale at £1.239 per litre, with diesel a few pence more than that.
Along Teddesley Road near Newtown
Along Teddesley Road near Newtown
Narrow lane east of Acton Trussell The fly-tipped furniture <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2805943">SJ9418 : Discarded furniture by a country lane</a> that was here on Acton Hall Lane some years ago has been removed.
Narrow lane east of Acton Trussell
The fly-tipped furniture SJ9418 : Discarded furniture by a country lane that was here on Acton Hall Lane some years ago has been removed.
Some people clearly can't read Or they genuinely do not give a monkey's about anyone else, or the state of the countryside around them. This sort of inexcusable behaviour warrants the return of capital punishment, in my book.
Some people clearly can't read
Or they genuinely do not give a monkey's about anyone else, or the state of the countryside around them. This sort of inexcusable behaviour warrants the return of capital punishment, in my book.
Field and hedgerow near Acton Hall Lane
Field and hedgerow near Acton Hall Lane
Timber-framed barn at Lower Farm Described in its 1986 Grade II listing <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101039249-barn-incorporating-cowhouse-approximately-5-yards-north-of-lower-farmhouse-acton-trussell-and-bednall#.Ymo90drMI2w" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101039249-barn-incorporating-cowhouse-approximately-5-yards-north-of-lower-farmhouse-acton-trussell-and-bednall#.Ymo90drMI2w">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> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1039249" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1039249">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> as "Early 18th century", this building is still in agricultural use. It has a cowhouse at the left end, and a threshing room to the right of the full-height doorway.
Timber-framed barn at Lower Farm
Described in its 1986 Grade II listing LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link as "Early 18th century", this building is still in agricultural use. It has a cowhouse at the left end, and a threshing room to the right of the full-height doorway.
Fallow deer in hollow of old quarry There are around fifty deer in the image in open ground close to the village of Brocton on Cannock Chase. Maps indicate a quarry face of unknown height beyond the animals, screened by the woodland.
Fallow deer in hollow of old quarry
There are around fifty deer in the image in open ground close to the village of Brocton on Cannock Chase. Maps indicate a quarry face of unknown height beyond the animals, screened by the woodland.
Staffordshire pasture near Wildwood, Stafford These pasture fields are south-east of Deptmore Lock, seen from the canal towpath.
Staffordshire pasture near Wildwood, Stafford
These pasture fields are south-east of Deptmore Lock, seen from the canal towpath.
Site of P.O.W. Camp at Cannock Chase 1914-1918 A small P.O.W. camp for U Boat crew was part of the Army Base. Some of the Prison Guards were men from the New Zealand Rifles, including my Father.
Site of P.O.W. Camp at Cannock Chase 1914-1918
A small P.O.W. camp for U Boat crew was part of the Army Base. Some of the Prison Guards were men from the New Zealand Rifles, including my Father.
Junction of A34 and Sawpit Lane and the way to Penkridge
Junction of A34 and Sawpit Lane
and the way to Penkridge
Country lane near Bednall Small country lane
Country lane near Bednall
Small country lane
Acton Hill Farm Could view bag the hill in the distance as well???
Acton Hill Farm
Could view bag the hill in the distance as well???
Newtown from the 7 stars Industrial estate outside Newtown, as viewed from the carpark of the Seven Stars at Brocton
Newtown from the 7 stars
Industrial estate outside Newtown, as viewed from the carpark of the Seven Stars at Brocton
Seven Stars at Brocton Public house
Seven Stars at Brocton
Public house
Show me another place!

Newtown is located at Grid Ref: SJ9519 (Lat: 52.770961, Lng: -2.0625068)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Crossroads
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Turning Circle
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Londis
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R & J Aggregates
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Fuel
Esso
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Clay & Concrete Ltd
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Car Wash
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Note: 40 mph speed limit sign SW-bound
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Telephone
Defibrillator
Booth: K6
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Old Phone: +44 1785 660171
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Speed Camera
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