Woodcroft

Settlement in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Woodcroft

Funfair in Leek A funfair on Westwood Recreation Ground in Leek.
Funfair in Leek Credit: David Weston

Woodcroft is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately seven miles north of the county town of Stafford, Woodcroft boasts a population of around 500 residents. The village is nestled amidst picturesque countryside, offering stunning views of the Staffordshire Moorlands.

The history of Woodcroft dates back many centuries, with evidence of human settlement in the area from as early as the Iron Age. The village is known for its rich heritage and has several notable landmarks, including St. Mary's Church, a beautiful medieval parish church that dates back to the 12th century. The church features stunning stained glass windows and intricate stone carvings.

Woodcroft is primarily a residential area, with a close-knit community that takes great pride in maintaining the village's charm and character. The village is characterized by its quaint, traditional cottages, some of which have been standing for centuries.

Despite its small size, Woodcroft offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a village hall, a local pub, and a primary school, providing a sense of community and convenience. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

The village enjoys good transport links, with regular bus services connecting Woodcroft to Stafford and other nearby towns. The M6 motorway is also easily accessible, allowing for convenient travel to larger cities such as Birmingham and Manchester.

Overall, Woodcroft is a charming and historic village, offering a peaceful and idyllic place to live, while still providing easy access to amenities and nearby urban areas.

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Woodcroft Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.099063/-2.0361011 or Grid Reference SJ9755. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Funfair in Leek A funfair on Westwood Recreation Ground in Leek.
Funfair in Leek
A funfair on Westwood Recreation Ground in Leek.
Funfair in Leek Stalls at the fair on Westwood Recreation Ground in Leek.
Funfair in Leek
Stalls at the fair on Westwood Recreation Ground in Leek.
Greystones House This attractive 17th century house in Leek is a grade II* listed building. The tower behind belongs to the Nicholson Institute, now Leek Public Library. The Institute was built in 1882
Greystones House
This attractive 17th century house in Leek is a grade II* listed building. The tower behind belongs to the Nicholson Institute, now Leek Public Library. The Institute was built in 1882
Parish Church of St Edward the Confessor The Parish Church is Leek's only medieval church, dedicated to Edward, King of England between 1042-1066. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.search.staffspasttrack.org.uk/Details.aspx?&ResourceID=5362" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.search.staffspasttrack.org.uk/Details.aspx?&ResourceID=5362">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>
Parish Church of St Edward the Confessor
The Parish Church is Leek's only medieval church, dedicated to Edward, King of England between 1042-1066. LinkExternal link
The Old Grammar School, Leek Former school, dated 1723. Over the door an inscription reads "This building erected by the Earl of Macclesfield, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, Anno Domini, 1723". Now used by the 2nd Leek Scout Group.
The Old Grammar School, Leek
Former school, dated 1723. Over the door an inscription reads "This building erected by the Earl of Macclesfield, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, Anno Domini, 1723". Now used by the 2nd Leek Scout Group.
Gateway Church, West Street
Gateway Church, West Street
Looking down Picton Street
Looking down Picton Street
Former Silk Mill on Waterloo Street Grade II listed building, now converted into flats.
Former Silk Mill on Waterloo Street
Grade II listed building, now converted into flats.
Hargreaves School building, Alsop Street Former school, built in 1873. The school was built for Leek Congregational Church and named after a former minister. It is listed grade II and now in use commercially.
Hargreaves School building, Alsop Street
Former school, built in 1873. The school was built for Leek Congregational Church and named after a former minister. It is listed grade II and now in use commercially.
Ash Almshouses, Leek Grade II listed almshouses on Broad Street. On the gable end is an inscription - "The gift of Elizabeth Ash, the eldest daughter of William Jolliffe". 
"An almshouse, for eight poor widows, was endowed in the year 1696, by Elizabeth Ash, widow, of this town.  Each widow is allowed two shillings per week, fuel, and a new gown once in two years." (from "A Topographical History of Staffordshire" by William Pitt)
Ash Almshouses, Leek
Grade II listed almshouses on Broad Street. On the gable end is an inscription - "The gift of Elizabeth Ash, the eldest daughter of William Jolliffe". "An almshouse, for eight poor widows, was endowed in the year 1696, by Elizabeth Ash, widow, of this town. Each widow is allowed two shillings per week, fuel, and a new gown once in two years." (from "A Topographical History of Staffordshire" by William Pitt)
The Old Mill, Haywood Street Grade II listed former Silk Mill, now converted to a restaurant and public house. It was built about 1876.
The Old Mill, Haywood Street
Grade II listed former Silk Mill, now converted to a restaurant and public house. It was built about 1876.
Clock tower War Memorial The war memorial was the gift to the town of Sir Arthur Nicholson (a local silk manufacturer), and his wife, in memory of their son, Lieutenant Basil Lee Nicholson and other local men killed in WWI. Made of Portland stone, it is grade II listed.
Clock tower War Memorial
The war memorial was the gift to the town of Sir Arthur Nicholson (a local silk manufacturer), and his wife, in memory of their son, Lieutenant Basil Lee Nicholson and other local men killed in WWI. Made of Portland stone, it is grade II listed.
The Cattle Market Public house on Fountain Street, Leek
The Cattle Market
Public house on Fountain Street, Leek
The Roebuck Inn Originally a timber-framed house but in long use as an inn. It is dated 1626 and grade II listed
The Roebuck Inn
Originally a timber-framed house but in long use as an inn. It is dated 1626 and grade II listed
The Cock Inn, Derby Street A pub has been on this site for over 300 years.
The Cock Inn, Derby Street
A pub has been on this site for over 300 years.
Cobbled footpath skirting edge of Brough Park
Cobbled footpath skirting edge of Brough Park
Leek Tunnel, Caldon Canal, Leek Branch, 1978 The west end of the narrow but high tunnel, 120 m long. We went through to the then limit of navigation, where a dredger and barge and what they were removing were blocking further progress - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1616909">SJ9754 : Last bridge on the Leek Branch, 1978</a> - and had to reverse back, including through the tunnel, because there was nowhere to wind. There is a big pool at this end of the tunnel, fortunately.
Leek Tunnel, Caldon Canal, Leek Branch, 1978
The west end of the narrow but high tunnel, 120 m long. We went through to the then limit of navigation, where a dredger and barge and what they were removing were blocking further progress - see SJ9754 : Last bridge on the Leek Branch, 1978 - and had to reverse back, including through the tunnel, because there was nowhere to wind. There is a big pool at this end of the tunnel, fortunately.
North of last bridge, Caldon Canal, Leek Branch, 1978 Looking from the bridge. There was a dredger and spoil barges just south of the bridge, presumably working north, but unattended at the time (Sunday). The winding hole on the left, when cleared out, was the last place full length boats could wind.
North of last bridge, Caldon Canal, Leek Branch, 1978
Looking from the bridge. There was a dredger and spoil barges just south of the bridge, presumably working north, but unattended at the time (Sunday). The winding hole on the left, when cleared out, was the last place full length boats could wind.
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Woodcroft is located at Grid Ref: SJ9755 (Lat: 53.099063, Lng: -2.0361011)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Crossing
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Leek
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Chantelle
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