Meir

Settlement in Staffordshire

England

Meir

Old Milepost Uttoxeter Road Cast iron post by the A5007 (was A50), in parish of STOKE ON TRENT (STOKE ON TRENT District), West of Longton town centre, King Street, in tarmac in front of brick wall, on Southwest side of road. Cobridge iron casting, erected by the Newcastle to Blythe Marsh turnpike trust in the 19th century.

Inscription reads:-
: NEWCASTLE / 5 / MILES // UTTOXETER / 13 / MILES

Maker:- : S.N. Cobridge :

Milestone Society National ID: ST_NCUT05 — Old Milepost Uttoxeter Road Credit: Ivan Clare

Meir is a suburban village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately three miles southeast of the city center of Stoke-on-Trent, Meir is surrounded by the towns of Longton, Dresden, and Normacot. It falls under the Stoke-on-Trent South parliamentary constituency.

Known for its rich industrial heritage, Meir was historically a coal mining area, with several collieries operating in the vicinity during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The closure of the mines led to a decline in the local economy, but the village has since transformed into a thriving residential area.

Today, Meir is home to a diverse population and offers a range of amenities to its residents. The village has a variety of shops, including supermarkets, convenience stores, and local businesses, providing for the daily needs of the community. There are also several schools in the area, catering to the education of local children.

The transportation infrastructure in Meir is well-developed, with frequent bus services connecting the village to Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas. The nearby A50 road provides easy access to other parts of Staffordshire and the wider region.

Meir boasts several green spaces, including parks and recreational areas, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. Additionally, the Meir Community and Education Centre serves as a hub for various community events and activities.

Overall, Meir presents a blend of history and modernity, offering its residents a peaceful suburban lifestyle with convenient access to nearby urban centers.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.977804/-2.103921 or Grid Reference SJ9342. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Milepost Uttoxeter Road

Cast iron post by the A5007 (was A50), in parish of STOKE ON TRENT (STOKE ON TRENT District), West of Longton town centre, King Street, in tarmac in front of brick wall, on Southwest side of road. Cobridge iron casting, erected by the Newcastle to Blythe Marsh turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : NEWCASTLE / 5 / MILES // UTTOXETER / 13 / MILES Maker:- : S.N. Cobridge : Milestone Society National ID: ST_NCUT05

Ivan Clare

Sandon Road

The view along the A520 road in Meir Heath, Staffordshire.

Gordon Griffiths

Bridge over the A50

Dave Thompson

FlyUnder

The Meir Underpass, on the A50 at Stoke. Constructed in 1998, it eased considerably the congestion at this notorious bottleneck.

Roger May

Grindley Park

Houses in the distance are Sandon Road.[Looking NNW]

John Thorn

Weston Coyney

Once in open country this peaceful pool is now a feature of a modern housing estate.

Phil Eptlett

Cookshill

The Auctioneers Arms, Cookshill near Stoke on Trent.

Phil Eptlett

Caverswall Lane Crossing

Modern crossing gates on the Stoke - Derby railway line. The distinctive architecture of the old North Staffordshire Railway can be seen in the crossing keepers house beyond.

Phil Eptlett

The Potters Bar

On the Meir Park estate

John Thorn

Lightwood Road

Methodist chapel and rooms Lightwood, Stoke on Trent

Phil Eptlett

Former potteries, Warren Street, Longton

Dilapidated former pottery factories on Warren Street, just off Uttoxeter Road (A50). The tower in the distance is the church of St James and St John. The red-brick building on the left is also shown in SJ9143 : Stoke-on-Trent Bottle Kiln

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Bottle kiln, former Minkstone Works, Longton

Grade-II-listed, late 19th century brick bottle kiln at the former Minkstone Works, on the corner of Warren Street and Normacot Road. The kiln would have been housed in a building which has been demolished (see SJ9143 : Bottle kiln, Enson Works, Longton for a nearby example). Despite EU funding for development (see Link

), the kiln and surrounding area appeared rather dilapidated

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View of bottle kilns, Short Street, Longton

Short Street is a narrow paved passage that runs between Normacot Road (this view) and Uttoxeter Road. The passage runs beside the former Enson pottery works, three of whose four bottle kilns are visible in the distance. The tower of St James and St John church can also just be seen. To the left, steps lead down to a small paved recreational area off Normacot Road

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Workers' cottages, Short Street, Longton

Terrace of three Grade-II-listed, mid-19th century, red-brick workers' cottages, on Short Street. They may have housed workers at a pottery off Uttoxeter Road, whose bottle kiln stands immediately behind the terrace (see SJ9143 : Bottle kiln, from Short Street, Longton)

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Bottle kiln, from Short Street, Longton

Short Street opens onto a small square from which several disused bottle kilns are visible. This grade-II-listed example is behind 120 Uttoxeter Road. See also SJ9143 : Workers' cottages, Short Street, Longton Alan Murray-Rust adds: The particular interest of this kiln is that it is one of only two remaining decorating kilns in the area, the other being in the Gladstone Museum itself. These kilns were used when firing the painted or transfer decorations onto the pottery, where very careful control of temperature and conditions were required. (Information courtesy Phil Rowley of the Museum)

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Enson Works, from Short Street, Longton

A small paved square in Short Street, between Uttoxeter and Normacot Roads, gives views onto several disused bottle kilns. These four grade-II-listed kilns at the Enson Works on Chelson Street form a rare example of an intact group. The kilns date from the late 19th century; one was moved after 1932. The original site had a further two muffle kilns, now demolished. The Short Street site is now designated a conservation area, and is owned by the Stoke-on-Trent City Council, who are seeking to restore the area for visitor access. For another view, see SJ9143 : Enson Works, from Chelson Street, Longton

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Enson Works, from Chelson Street, Longton

These four grade-II-listed bottle kilns at the Enson Works on Chelson Street form a rare example of an intact group. The kilns can be seen to protrude from the roofs of works buildings; this was typical of the original working state, although in many surviving examples the works building has now been demolished (see, for example, the nearby SJ9142 : Bottle kiln, former Minkstone Works, Longton). The kilns date from the late 19th century; one was moved after 1932. The original site had a further two muffle kilns, now demolished. The Short Street site is now designated a conservation area, and is owned by the Stoke-on-Trent City Council, who are seeking to restore the area for visitor access. See also close-up SJ9143 : Bottle kiln, Enson Works, Longton, another view SJ9143 : Enson Works, from Short Street, Longton and adjacent works building SJ9143 : Enson Works, Chelson Street, Longton

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Bottle kiln, Enson Works, Longton

Detail of one of the four grade-II-listed bottle kilns at the Enson Works on Chelson Street, dating from the late 19th century. The kiln can be seen to protrude from the roof of a works building; this was typical of the original working state, although in many surviving examples the works building has now been demolished (see, for example, the nearby SJ9142 : Bottle kiln, former Minkstone Works, Longton). See also SJ9143 : Enson Works, from Chelson Street, Longton

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Meir is located at Grid Ref: SJ9342 (Lat: 52.977804, Lng: -2.103921)

Unitary Authority: Stoke-on-Trent

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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