Wheatlow Brooks

Settlement in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Wheatlow Brooks

B5027 near Milwich
B5027 near Milwich Credit: Steven Brown

Wheatlow Brooks is a small rural village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles southwest of the town of Uttoxeter, it is nestled amidst picturesque countryside, characterized by rolling hills and fields.

With a population of around 500 residents, Wheatlow Brooks offers a tranquil and close-knit community atmosphere. The village is primarily residential, consisting of a mix of traditional stone cottages and more modern houses. Many properties in the area boast expansive gardens and scenic views.

Despite its small size, Wheatlow Brooks has a few amenities to cater to the local population. These include a village hall, which serves as a hub for social events and community gatherings. There is also a small convenience store that provides basic grocery items to residents.

The village is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. Numerous footpaths and bridleways crisscross the area, offering opportunities for leisurely walks, cycling, and horse riding. Additionally, nearby nature reserves provide excellent birdwatching and wildlife spotting opportunities.

For educational needs, Wheatlow Brooks falls within the catchment area of several primary and secondary schools in the neighboring towns. Public transportation options are limited, with the nearest train station located in Uttoxeter, providing connections to larger cities such as Derby and Stoke-on-Trent.

Overall, Wheatlow Brooks is a charming and peaceful village, providing a quintessential English countryside experience for its residents.

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Wheatlow Brooks Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.903367/-2.0402188 or Grid Reference SJ9733. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

B5027 near Milwich
B5027 near Milwich
Access to Milwich Church
Access to Milwich Church
Hall Lane Approaching <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/459470">SJ9535 : Manor House, Hilderstone</a>. The wood on the right is named "New Forest" but is fairly modest in size.
Hall Lane
Approaching SJ9535 : Manor House, Hilderstone. The wood on the right is named "New Forest" but is fairly modest in size.
Morrilow Heath. Buttercup-filled meadow A long thin field..
Morrilow Heath. Buttercup-filled meadow
A long thin field..
View north from Morrilow Heath 10 minutes later these cattle nearly killed the photographer
View north from Morrilow Heath
10 minutes later these cattle nearly killed the photographer
Garshall Green Ford This ford on Wheatlow Brook is found beside Brookhouse Farm at Garshall Green.
Garshall Green Ford
This ford on Wheatlow Brook is found beside Brookhouse Farm at Garshall Green.
The Green Man, Milwich A pub in Milwich. On the right is Sandon Lane, leading towards All Saints' Church.
The Green Man, Milwich
A pub in Milwich. On the right is Sandon Lane, leading towards All Saints' Church.
Old school building at Milwich Above the doors facing the road are the signs "Infants and girls school AD 1833" and "Boys school AD 1833". It was a school until 1929.
Old school building at Milwich
Above the doors facing the road are the signs "Infants and girls school AD 1833" and "Boys school AD 1833". It was a school until 1929.
Former dwelling in Milwich A derelict building, perhaps used for storage, on the main road through Milwich.
Former dwelling in Milwich
A derelict building, perhaps used for storage, on the main road through Milwich.
The B5027 through Milwich Looking south-west from the junction with The Allways.
The B5027 through Milwich
Looking south-west from the junction with The Allways.
Old Milepost by the B5027, Uttoxeter Road, Milwich Cast iron post by the B5027, in parish of Milwich (Stafford District), Southeast of Dayhills, in hedge, on North side of road. Cochrane iron casting, erected by the County Council in the 20th century. 

Inscription reads:-
: MILWICH ¼ / BRAMSHALL 6¾ / UTTOXETER 9 : : MILWICH / PARISH : : STONE 4 :
Maker:-
: Cochrane & Co, Dudley. :

Staffordshire HER.
HER Number: 51330 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MST12553&resourceID=1010" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MST12553&resourceID=1010">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>

Milestone Society National ID: ST_UTSN09
Old Milepost by the B5027, Uttoxeter Road, Milwich
Cast iron post by the B5027, in parish of Milwich (Stafford District), Southeast of Dayhills, in hedge, on North side of road. Cochrane iron casting, erected by the County Council in the 20th century. Inscription reads:- : MILWICH ¼ / BRAMSHALL 6¾ / UTTOXETER 9 : : MILWICH / PARISH : : STONE 4 : Maker:- : Cochrane & Co, Dudley. : Staffordshire HER. HER Number: 51330 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: ST_UTSN09
Old Toll House, Milwich Toll House in the parish of Milwich, The Round House, Main Street, ST18 0EG.

Grade II listed.
List Entry Number: 1189551 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1189551" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1189551">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>

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: ST.MIL
Old Toll House, Milwich
Toll House in the parish of Milwich, The Round House, Main Street, ST18 0EG. Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1189551 LinkExternal link Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: ST.MIL
Farm buildings
Farm buildings
Road to Milwich Road and hedgerows near Calloway Farm
Road to Milwich
Road and hedgerows near Calloway Farm
Ferrer's Wood Road to Highfields Farm at Ferrer's Wood
Ferrer's Wood
Road to Highfields Farm at Ferrer's Wood
Knowle Farm track Hay field at Knowle Farm
Knowle Farm track
Hay field at Knowle Farm
Lane heading north-east from Coton Hill Heading to Summerhill and Stone Heath.
Lane heading north-east from Coton Hill
Heading to Summerhill and Stone Heath.
Muddy field entrance near Coton Hill Farm After wet weather.
Muddy field entrance near Coton Hill Farm
After wet weather.
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Wheatlow Brooks is located at Grid Ref: SJ9733 (Lat: 52.903367, Lng: -2.0402188)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire

What 3 Words

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