Washerwall

Settlement in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Washerwall

Car park for the Red Cow public house On the A52, Ash Bank Road — Car park for the Red Cow public house Credit: Eirian Evans

Washerwall is a quaint village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated in the heart of the West Midlands region, Washerwall is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and offers a peaceful retreat for its residents. The village is nestled between the larger towns of Cannock and Stafford, offering easy access to amenities and services.

With a population of approximately 1,500 people, Washerwall maintains a close-knit community atmosphere. The village is known for its charming architecture, featuring traditional stone cottages and well-maintained gardens. The local church, St. Mary's, is a prominent landmark and serves as a focal point for community events and gatherings.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of outdoor spaces surrounding Washerwall. The village is ideally situated near Cannock Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This provides ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

Washerwall benefits from its proximity to nearby towns, which offer a range of amenities such as shopping centers, restaurants, and leisure facilities. Residents can easily access these services, while still enjoying the tranquility of village life.

Transport links in Washerwall are well-developed, with regular bus services connecting the village to surrounding areas. Additionally, the nearby M6 motorway offers convenient access to major cities like Birmingham and Manchester.

In summary, Washerwall is a charming village in Staffordshire that offers a peaceful lifestyle amid beautiful natural surroundings. With its strong sense of community and convenient location, it is an ideal place to live for those seeking a balance between rural tranquility and access to urban amenities.

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Washerwall Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.026763/-2.0998086 or Grid Reference SJ9347. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Car park for the Red Cow public house

On the A52, Ash Bank Road

Eirian Evans

St Philip's Church, Werrington

Eirian Evans

The Ashbank

Pizza and carvery at Werrington

Eirian Evans

Wetley Moor

Trigpoint on the edge of a substantial heather moorland remnant. Near Stoke on Trent, the Pennine grits are making their presence felt with characteristic low fertility.

Richard Webb

Wetley Moor Entrance

One of the many access points to Wetley Moor off Brookhouse Lane. The moor is common land and is an area of Special Scientific Interest.

Phil Eptlett

Ash Hall

Job Meigh (a local potter) became the owner of the Ash Estate on 27th of March 1837. Construction of the house must have begun almost immediately because the date “1837” appears on the rainwater heads on the front of the building. 1840 account of the hall: "The exterior is of hard stone, (gotten on the estate,) of an Ash colour, giving the building an air of antiquity which harmonizes with the stile (sic.) of the architecture, being that of the manor house or Tudor era, with oriel windows, surmounted with pediments or pointed gables. An elegant portico, composed of three Gothic arches, turreted and embattled, adorns the front. The adjoining lawn is tastefully laid out and planted; and altogether, we must characterize Ash Hall as one of the most beautiful seats we have had occasion to notice.”

Steven Birks

Greenfields Farm, Kerry Hill

On Jack Hayes Lane near to the junction with Eaves Lane at Kerry Hill, Stoke-on-Trent

Steven Birks

Moorside High School, Cellarhead

Moorside High School is based in Cellarhead, Werrington. It has around 800 students aged between 11-18.

Steven Birks

The Windmill Public House

Situated on Ash Bank Road. Just to the left of the pub is an old windmill and in the grounds is a transmission mast.

Steven Birks

Methodist Church, Werrington

Methodist Church, Ash Bank, Werrington, Staffordshire Moorlands

Steven Birks

St. Philip's Church, Werrington

Corner of Ash bank Road and Salters Lane

Steven Birks

Cottages at Salters Lane, Werrington

Ash Estate cottages on the corner of Ashbank road and Salters Lane In 1854 Job Meigh (a famous potter) built a pair of labourers cottages at the corner of Salters Lane and Ash Bank Road. One of the occupiers was William Bonnell who was probably employed as the estate carpenter between about 1841 and 1871. He originally lived at Lawsons Farm on Brookhouse Lane but by 1871 was living in one of the new cottages. See Job Meigh's hall:- Link

Steven Birks

Windmill, Werrington

Standing on the highest point of the village of Werrington is the Old Windmill. It is said to date from 1730. The last miller was Mark Greatbatch who is listed in White's Gazetteer of 1851. Towards the end of its life it was used for grinding coal for the manufacture of 'brickettes' In the grounds is a transmission mast and nearby is The Windmill public house:- Link

Steven Birks