Stockton Brook

Settlement in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Stockton Brook

Lock 7, Railway Lock, Caldon Canal, 1978 The railway concerned crosses the bridge below the lock, with a truss pipe bridge beyond. — Lock 7, Railway Lock, Caldon Canal, 1978 Credit: Robin Webster

Stockton Brook is a picturesque village located in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately four miles southeast of the city of Stoke-on-Trent, it is nestled in a valley on the western edge of the beautiful Peak District National Park.

The village is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and the tranquil Stockton Brook itself, which flows through the heart of the village. The brook, from which the village takes its name, adds to the charm of the area and is a popular spot for walking, picnicking, and fishing.

Historically, Stockton Brook was a thriving industrial village, with several coal mines and potteries in the area. However, today it has transformed into a peaceful residential area, retaining its rural character. The village is home to a close-knit community, with a mix of traditional stone cottages, modern houses, and a handful of local amenities, including a primary school, church, and a village hall.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Stockton Brook offers excellent opportunities for exploring the surrounding countryside. The village is surrounded by numerous footpaths and bridleways, making it an ideal base for hikers, cyclists, and horse riders. The nearby Roaches, a stunning gritstone escarpment, is a popular destination for climbers and walkers alike.

Overall, Stockton Brook offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, with its natural beauty, community spirit, and easy access to the breathtaking landscapes of the Peak District.

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Stockton Brook Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.066509/-2.124132 or Grid Reference SJ9152. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lock 7, Railway Lock, Caldon Canal, 1978

The railway concerned crosses the bridge below the lock, with a truss pipe bridge beyond.

Robin Webster

The Plough

The view of the Toby Pub on the A53 in Endon Staffordshire.

Gordon Griffiths

1st Endon Scouts

The view in the Village of Endon Staffordshire.

Gordon Griffiths

Railway View

The view of the disused railway off Station Road in Endon.

Gordon Griffiths

Endon Chemist

The view of Station Road in Endon.

Gordon Griffiths

High Lane, Brown Edge â 1970

Turner's were a small family bus company based in the village, typical of several small operators in the Potteries area serving what had been industrial communities. Both Smallthorne and Norton were essentially colliery villages. Unlike many such operators which purchased second hand vehicles, the majority of Turner's fleet were purchased new, and were kept in very smart condition. Bus no.7 is a Daimler Fleetline with Northern Counties bodywork which entered service just a couple of months before this picture was taken. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Direction Sign - Signpost on the A53 in Endon

Located in Endon on a traffic island on the northwest side of the crossroads of the A53 Leek Road, B5051 Clay Lake and Station Road. Endon and Stanley parish. 4 arms and disc finial. Milestone Society National ID: ST_SJ9253

J Crowther

Long Butts Lift Bridge, Caldon Canal

There has been an obvious change to this lift bridge since 2012, see SJ9052 : Long Butts Lift Bridge, Caldon Canal. It is doubtful if the bridge is any busier however.

Stephen McKay

Caldon Canal, Stockton Brook

There are five locks in the flight at Stockton Brook; this is the view from the A53 bridge to the second from top lock.

Stephen McKay

Caldon Canal, Stockton Brook

A narrowboat is moored by the towpath below the Stockton Brook flight - the only suitable moorings in the area.

Stephen McKay

Stockton Brook Waterworks

Large derelict buildings are always a sad sight, sitting there waiting for somebody to find a use for them. Here the old waterworks at Stockton Brook, reflected in the Caldon Canal on a sunny morning, looks quite benign but in the moonlight from this spot it can seem very spooky indeed. The building dates from 1884 when a deep well was bored in order to pump water from the underlying millstone grit formations which then served the growing population of the pottery towns. It has been disused for many years as this view from 2007 shows: SJ9152 : Stockton Brook Waterworks, Stoke-on-Trent although there have been various development proposals. In 2003 it was reported that the site had been purchased from Severn Trent Water and that the new owners intended to open a restaurant, cafe, conference rooms or possibly a wedding venue. None of that happened and the works were offered at auction in 2018 with 'development potential (subject to planning)' and a guide price of £400,000; there was interest but the property failed to reach its reserve price.

Stephen McKay

Caldon Canal, Endon

Afternoon sunshine has created a strong reflection in the water near bridge 28.

Stephen McKay

Caldon Canal, Endon

A narrowboat emits a plume of smoke from its stove close to bridge 28.

Stephen McKay

Post Lane, Endon

Looking towards Endon village from close to the bridge over the Caldon Canal.

Stephen McKay

Post Lane, Endon

Looking towards Stanley from close to the bridge over the Caldon Canal.

Stephen McKay

Disused railway at Endon

Passenger services on the line between Stoke on Trent and Leek were withdrawn in 1956 although freight trains continued to run until 1988. The route is officially mothballed and the track has never been lifted although inevitably after 35 years nature has taken over. At the time of writing hopes were high that a passenger service would eventually be reinstated as one of the projects forming the government's 'Network North’ programme. Clearly, however, a great deal of work will have to be done.

Stephen McKay