Pasford

Settlement in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

England

Pasford

Burnhill Green entrance sign Credit: Alex McGregor

Pasford is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated near the border of the West Midlands, Pasford is nestled in a picturesque rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is part of the South Staffordshire district and lies approximately 5 miles south-west of the town of Stafford.

Pasford is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 500 residents. The village boasts a charming mix of historic buildings, including traditional cottages and a beautiful 12th-century church, St. Mary's, which stands as a testament to the area's rich heritage. The church is a popular landmark and is known for its impressive stained glass windows.

Despite its small size, Pasford offers a range of amenities for its residents, including a local pub, a primary school, and a village hall. The village also benefits from excellent transport links, with the nearby M6 motorway providing easy access to larger towns and cities such as Birmingham and Stoke-on-Trent.

Pasford is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is situated close to Cannock Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which offers a wide range of recreational activities such as hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

In summary, Pasford is a picturesque village in Staffordshire, with a rich history and a strong sense of community. Its beautiful surroundings and convenient location make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a tranquil rural lifestyle.

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Pasford Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.59291/-2.29226 or Grid Reference SO8099. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Burnhill Green entrance sign

Alex McGregor

St Mary's church, Patshull

The church lies in the grounds of Patshull Hall, both designed by the architect James Gibbs, although the church was built first and was consecrated in 1743. The cupola on the tower was added in the C19.

Mike Searle

St Mary's church, Patshull (2)

In the foreground and unrelated to the church is one of two large stone columns either side of the entrance gates to the Patshull Hall estate. On the top of each column, also in stone, are the crumbling remains of gamecocks, set up it is said by a gambling squire, to commemorate the fact that having lost the estate by one wager, won it back again with another.

Mike Searle

St Mary's church, Patshull - Astley table-tomb and wall monument

Pre-dating the church are these two monuments that have been grouped together. The oldest is the table-tomb of Sir John Astley (†1532) whose effigy lies alongside that of his wife, whilst below and around the sides are the figures of their 15 children. Above them is the magnificent and finely sculptured wall monument to Sir Richard Astley (†1687) and his two wives Elizabeth and Henrietta. The panel below shows Sir Richard on horseback leading his troop of cavalry.

Mike Searle