Orslow

Settlement in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

England

Orslow

Great Chatwell House farmhouse The core of this substantial rural farmhouse is 18th century, with a later additional bay on the right. It was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1178111" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1178111">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> &amp; <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101178111-great-chatwell-house-farmhouse-and-attached-implement-shed-blymhill-and-weston-under-lizard" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101178111-great-chatwell-house-farmhouse-and-attached-implement-shed-blymhill-and-weston-under-lizard">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 1985, along with the single-storey implement shed seen here to its left (which looks to have been converted to residential use) — Great Chatwell House farmhouse Credit: Richard Law

Orslow is a small village located in Staffordshire, England. Situated near the town of Stafford, it is nestled within the picturesque countryside of the West Midlands region. With a population of around 500 residents, Orslow maintains a close-knit community atmosphere.

The village is characterized by its charming rural surroundings, offering stunning views of rolling hills, fields, and woodlands. The landscape is dotted with traditional English cottages, many of which date back several centuries, adding to the area's quaint and timeless ambiance.

Orslow is known for its rich history, with evidence of human settlement in the area dating back to the Roman times. The village boasts several historical landmarks, including the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church's architecture showcases a blend of Norman and Gothic styles and is a prominent feature of the village's skyline.

In terms of amenities, Orslow offers a range of facilities to cater to its residents' needs. These include a village hall, a primary school, a pub, and a local shop. The village also benefits from excellent transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities.

Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in Orslow's vicinity. The village is surrounded by lush greenery and is within easy reach of Cannock Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This expansive forest offers numerous walking trails, cycling routes, and wildlife-spotting opportunities.

Overall, Orslow provides a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a tranquil village lifestyle within easy reach of modern amenities and natural beauty.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.736043/-2.286552 or Grid Reference SJ8015. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Great Chatwell House farmhouse

The core of this substantial rural farmhouse is 18th century, with a later additional bay on the right. It was Grade II listed Link

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in 1985, along with the single-storey implement shed seen here to its left (which looks to have been converted to residential use)

Richard Law

Chatwell Court screen and entrance wall

This mid 19th century construction is thought to incorporate a section of an earlier house, but was mainly built to smarten up the approach to Chatwell Court house a distance to the rear. It was Grade II listed Link

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in 1985, and has recently been opened up by the removal of the large tree that overhung it a few years ago SJ7914 : A grand entrance

Richard Law

Chadwell/Chatwell Lodge

The maps and other sources are in slight disagreement about the exact spelling, but either way this was once The Cock Inn, lying pretty much right opposite SJ7914 : The Red Lion, Great Chatwell. It dates from the early 18th century, with later alterations, and was Grade II listed Link

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in 1985.

Richard Law

The Red Lion pub

Stripped of its coat of ivy since SJ7914 : The Red Lion, Great Chatwell was taken in 2007; this pub seems to be doing better than many rural watering holes.

Richard Law

A grand entrance

The imposing wall, and fine entrance archway to Chatwell Court.

Richard Law

Disused mill at Great Chatwell

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Farm track across Guy's Bank

The public right of way (a bridleway) runs through a narrow strip of fenced land just over the hedge on the right, but you're hard pushed to see it, let alone follow it, in the summer, for undergrowth.

Richard Law

The Orslow Brook at Coneygreaves

Little more than a boggy ditch at this point, especially in near-drought conditions, it eventually runs into the Back Brook.

Richard Law

Bridleway at Coneygreaves

Looking along the bridleway from Great Chatwell to Bromstead, towards the point where another splits off towards Moreton at the gate 100 yards away.

Richard Law

A good attempt to block the bridleway

A raingun was watering the potatoes just off shot to the left here; its hose reel had been left right across the bridleway, although a bike (or horse) could just about squeeze through against the hedge.

Richard Law