Oldfurnace

Settlement in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Oldfurnace

Old Milestone, Threapwood Head Cast iron post by the B5032, in parish of ALTON (STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS District), by hedge, on North side of road. Cochrane iron casting, erected by the County Council in the 20th century.

Inscription reads:-
: ALTON 2½ / DENSTONE 4½ / ELLASTONE 6¼ / ASHBOURNE 11 : : ALTON / PARISH : : CHEADLE 2 :
Maker:- Cochrane & Co, Dudley. :

Milestone Society National ID: ST_ABCD11
Old Milestone, Threapwood Head Credit: Ivan Clare

Oldfurnace is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated in the West Midlands region, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and is known for its rich history and natural beauty. The village is located near the River Trent, which adds to its charm.

One of the notable features of Oldfurnace is its historical significance. The village gets its name from the old iron furnace that was once a prominent part of the local industry. This furnace played a significant role in the region's industrial development during the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, remnants of the furnace can still be seen, serving as a reminder of the village's past.

The village is home to a close-knit community that takes pride in its heritage. Traditional stone buildings line the streets, giving the area a quaint and inviting atmosphere. Oldfurnace also boasts a charming village square, where locals gather for events and socialize.

Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in and around Oldfurnace. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, offering scenic walking and cycling routes. The nearby River Trent provides opportunities for fishing and boating, attracting both locals and visitors.

Despite its small size, Oldfurnace offers basic amenities to its residents, including a village shop, a pub, and a primary school. For more extensive services and facilities, the nearby towns of Stafford and Lichfield are easily accessible.

In summary, Oldfurnace is a picturesque village in Staffordshire with a rich industrial history and beautiful natural surroundings. Its charming atmosphere and strong community spirit make it a desirable place to live or visit.

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Oldfurnace Images

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Old Milestone, Threapwood Head Cast iron post by the B5032, in parish of ALTON (STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS District), by hedge, on North side of road. Cochrane iron casting, erected by the County Council in the 20th century.

Inscription reads:-
: ALTON 2½ / DENSTONE 4½ / ELLASTONE 6¼ / ASHBOURNE 11 : : ALTON / PARISH : : CHEADLE 2 :
Maker:- Cochrane & Co, Dudley. :

Milestone Society National ID: ST_ABCD11
Old Milestone, Threapwood Head
Cast iron post by the B5032, in parish of ALTON (STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS District), by hedge, on North side of road. Cochrane iron casting, erected by the County Council in the 20th century. Inscription reads:- : ALTON 2½ / DENSTONE 4½ / ELLASTONE 6¼ / ASHBOURNE 11 : : ALTON / PARISH : : CHEADLE 2 : Maker:- Cochrane & Co, Dudley. : Milestone Society National ID: ST_ABCD11
Closed railway tunnel and former crossing keeper's cottage On the former Churnet Valley line in North Staffordshire.
Closed railway tunnel and former crossing keeper's cottage
On the former Churnet Valley line in North Staffordshire.
Churnet Valley flood plain
Churnet Valley flood plain
Highshutt entrance to Hawksmoor NT Hawksmoor is an ancient steep-sided oak woodland
Highshutt entrance to Hawksmoor NT
Hawksmoor is an ancient steep-sided oak woodland
Path through Hawksmoor NT Hawksmoor is an ancient steep-sided oak woodland east of Cheadle in Staffordshire towards Oakamoor. It is managed by the National Trust. The habitat attracts specialised bird species such as Wood Warbler and Pied Flycatcher.
Path through Hawksmoor NT
Hawksmoor is an ancient steep-sided oak woodland east of Cheadle in Staffordshire towards Oakamoor. It is managed by the National Trust. The habitat attracts specialised bird species such as Wood Warbler and Pied Flycatcher.
Car parking for Hawksmoor NT 'Limited parking for approx. 6 cars' states the National Trust website, and this is it. However even more limited off-road parking is possible at Highshutt further west outside the entrance shown here <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7667028" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7667028">Link</a>
Car parking for Hawksmoor NT
'Limited parking for approx. 6 cars' states the National Trust website, and this is it. However even more limited off-road parking is possible at Highshutt further west outside the entrance shown here Link
Path through Hawksmoor NT Hawksmoor is an ancient steep-sided oak woodland east of Cheadle in Staffordshire towards Oakamoor. It is managed by the National Trust. The habitat attracts specialised bird species such as Wood Warbler and Pied Flycatcher.
Path through Hawksmoor NT
Hawksmoor is an ancient steep-sided oak woodland east of Cheadle in Staffordshire towards Oakamoor. It is managed by the National Trust. The habitat attracts specialised bird species such as Wood Warbler and Pied Flycatcher.
Les Oakes's Place This remarkable structure was built from salvaged materials by scrap dealer Les Oakes. It incorporates doors, windows, and name stones from demolished buildings, and was described as "agricultural" to avoid having to get planning permission. This and other buildings on the site house a vast collection of vintage memorabilia, including horse-drawn vehicles from around the country. Sadly Mr Oakes was killed in a road accident in 2000, but his sons maintain the tradition of the business as "architectural reclamation".
Les Oakes's Place
This remarkable structure was built from salvaged materials by scrap dealer Les Oakes. It incorporates doors, windows, and name stones from demolished buildings, and was described as "agricultural" to avoid having to get planning permission. This and other buildings on the site house a vast collection of vintage memorabilia, including horse-drawn vehicles from around the country. Sadly Mr Oakes was killed in a road accident in 2000, but his sons maintain the tradition of the business as "architectural reclamation".
Door, Les Oakes's Place A doorway salvaged from a pub, typical of the material used by scrap dealer Les Oakes to construct a building to house his vast collection of memorabilia. The door leads nowhere.
Door, Les Oakes's Place
A doorway salvaged from a pub, typical of the material used by scrap dealer Les Oakes to construct a building to house his vast collection of memorabilia. The door leads nowhere.
View from Hawksmoor Reserve (NT)
View from Hawksmoor Reserve (NT)
Dimmingsdale Dimmingsdale in all its autumnal glory showing one of the holding ponds built to hold water used in the adjacent smelting mill, now a private residence.
Dimmingsdale
Dimmingsdale in all its autumnal glory showing one of the holding ponds built to hold water used in the adjacent smelting mill, now a private residence.
Dimmingsdale in Autumn Autumnal leaves cover one of several ponds in Dimmingsdale in the Staffordshire Moorlands.
Dimmingsdale in Autumn
Autumnal leaves cover one of several ponds in Dimmingsdale in the Staffordshire Moorlands.
Country Lane The Threapwood to Oakamoor road showing the western entrance to Dimmingsdale
Country Lane
The Threapwood to Oakamoor road showing the western entrance to Dimmingsdale
Autumn Lane A country lane near Oakamoor in the Staffordshire Moorlands covered in pine needles.
Autumn Lane
A country lane near Oakamoor in the Staffordshire Moorlands covered in pine needles.
Oldfurnace Cottages at Oldfurnace from the footpath to Newton.
Oldfurnace
Cottages at Oldfurnace from the footpath to Newton.
Newton Newly renovated cottages in the local pink stone. Newton is a cluster of cottages set back from the road down a gravelled track.
Newton
Newly renovated cottages in the local pink stone. Newton is a cluster of cottages set back from the road down a gravelled track.
Ridge above Bradley Elms A footpath follows the crest of this broad ridge from Newton to Great Gate, with views to the quarries to the west and Alton Towers to the northeast.
Ridge above Bradley Elms
A footpath follows the crest of this broad ridge from Newton to Great Gate, with views to the quarries to the west and Alton Towers to the northeast.
New Farm From the footpath between Bradley in the Moors and Alton Common.
New Farm
From the footpath between Bradley in the Moors and Alton Common.
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Oldfurnace is located at Grid Ref: SK0443 (Lat: 52.989789, Lng: -1.938144)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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