Berkswich

Civil Parish in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Berkswich

Groot Tree, Brockton Coppice, Cannock Chase Old Oak Tree, maybe 500+ years old.
Groot Tree, Brockton Coppice, Cannock Chase Credit: Brian Deegan

Berkswich is a civil parish located in the county of Staffordshire, in the West Midlands region of England. It is situated approximately 3 miles north-west of the town of Stafford, the county town of Staffordshire. The parish covers an area of around 3.6 square miles and has a population of approximately 3,000 people.

Berkswich is primarily a rural area, characterized by its picturesque landscapes and countryside charm. The parish is known for its rolling hills, green fields, and scattered woodlands, making it an attractive destination for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers. The tranquil setting offers opportunities for leisurely walks and exploration of the natural surroundings.

The village of Berkswich itself is a small settlement, with a mix of traditional and modern houses. It has a close-knit community, and residents benefit from various local amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a few shops and services. The parish is also home to several farms, contributing to the agricultural heritage of the area.

While Berkswich offers a peaceful and rural lifestyle, it benefits from its proximity to the larger town of Stafford. Residents have easy access to a wider range of amenities, including supermarkets, shopping centers, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The town also provides excellent transport links, with direct train services to major cities such as Birmingham and Manchester.

Overall, Berkswich in Staffordshire offers a charming rural setting, with a strong sense of community, access to modern amenities, and convenient transport connections to nearby urban areas.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.787145/-2.047535 or Grid Reference SJ9621. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Groot Tree, Brockton Coppice, Cannock Chase Old Oak Tree, maybe 500+ years old.
Groot Tree, Brockton Coppice, Cannock Chase
Old Oak Tree, maybe 500+ years old.
Southern end of the bridleway The track from Walton on the Hill, which runs in a generally southeasterly direction, emerges here onto Sawpit Lane at Brocton.
Southern end of the bridleway
The track from Walton on the Hill, which runs in a generally southeasterly direction, emerges here onto Sawpit Lane at Brocton.
Dovecot at Brocton Hall In the grounds of Brocton Hall, which is now the golf club, this 18th century former dovecot was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116692-dovecote-at-brocton-hall-brocton#.Yle9wOjMI2w" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116692-dovecote-at-brocton-hall-brocton#.Yle9wOjMI2w">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> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1116692" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1116692">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 1968.
Dovecot at Brocton Hall
In the grounds of Brocton Hall, which is now the golf club, this 18th century former dovecot was Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1968.
Brocton Hall Originally the 18th century hall had a third floor, but this was lost to a fire around the start of WWII, and was never rebuilt. The hall is now the clubhouse of the golf club, and attracted a Grade II listing <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116688-brocton-hall-brocton#.Yle__ujMI2w" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116688-brocton-hall-brocton#.Yle__ujMI2w">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> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1116688" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1116688">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 1953.
Brocton Hall
Originally the 18th century hall had a third floor, but this was lost to a fire around the start of WWII, and was never rebuilt. The hall is now the clubhouse of the golf club, and attracted a Grade II listing LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1953.
Ruins of a medieval building behind Brocton Hall Tucked away, attached to the wall of the large rear kitchen garden of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7146661">SJ9619 : Brocton Hall</a>, these stone arches are the remains of an unknown building that once lay somewhere nearby. Despite the lack of detail, they were Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116745-ruins-to-north-west-of-brocton-hall-brocton#.YlfBVujMI2w" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116745-ruins-to-north-west-of-brocton-hall-brocton#.YlfBVujMI2w">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> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1116745" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1116745">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 1968.
Ruins of a medieval building behind Brocton Hall
Tucked away, attached to the wall of the large rear kitchen garden of SJ9619 : Brocton Hall, these stone arches are the remains of an unknown building that once lay somewhere nearby. Despite the lack of detail, they were Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1968.
Filling station on the Cannock Road, A34, at Newtown Petrol at this point in time was for sale at £1.239 per litre, with diesel a few pence more than that.
Filling station on the Cannock Road, A34, at Newtown
Petrol at this point in time was for sale at £1.239 per litre, with diesel a few pence more than that.
Fallow deer in hollow of old quarry There are around fifty deer in the image in open ground close to the village of Brocton on Cannock Chase. Maps indicate a quarry face of unknown height beyond the animals, screened by the woodland.
Fallow deer in hollow of old quarry
There are around fifty deer in the image in open ground close to the village of Brocton on Cannock Chase. Maps indicate a quarry face of unknown height beyond the animals, screened by the woodland.
Summer Groot, Cannock Chase I can't walk around Cannock without calling to see if he is still standing
Summer Groot, Cannock Chase
I can't walk around Cannock without calling to see if he is still standing
Site of P.O.W. Camp at Cannock Chase 1914-1918 A small P.O.W. camp for U Boat crew was part of the Army Base. Some of the Prison Guards were men from the New Zealand Rifles, including my Father.
Site of P.O.W. Camp at Cannock Chase 1914-1918
A small P.O.W. camp for U Boat crew was part of the Army Base. Some of the Prison Guards were men from the New Zealand Rifles, including my Father.
The Green, Brocton
The Green, Brocton
Village Green, Brocton
Village Green, Brocton
All Saints, Brocton
All Saints, Brocton
All Saints, Brocton
All Saints, Brocton
The Green, Brocton
The Green, Brocton
Curious deer on Cannock Chase We tried to get closer but the presence of 2 dogs says it all and she turned to her right and vanished into the undergrowth. Quite a common sight in this part of the world :-)
Curious deer on Cannock Chase
We tried to get closer but the presence of 2 dogs says it all and she turned to her right and vanished into the undergrowth. Quite a common sight in this part of the world :-)
Stag at Brocton, Cannock Chase Brocton seems to be a very good area to see deer on the Chase. Tip - don't take dogs with you when trying to photograph deer!
Stag at Brocton, Cannock Chase
Brocton seems to be a very good area to see deer on the Chase. Tip - don't take dogs with you when trying to photograph deer!
Deer at Brocton
Deer at Brocton
Park Lane Looking up towards its junction with Walton Lane.
Park Lane
Looking up towards its junction with Walton Lane.
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Berkswich is located at Grid Ref: SJ9621 (Lat: 52.787145, Lng: -2.047535)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Mini Roundabout
Direction: clockwise
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Barley Mow PH
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Barley Mow PH
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Sister Dora Rest Home
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Farm Shop
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Bus Stop
Cricket Club
Bench: no
Bus: yes
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Cricket Club
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Cannock Chase Information Centre
Bus: yes
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Restaurant
Viceroy
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Post Box
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: ST17 202
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
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Toilets
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Milford
Power: substation
Ref: 845538
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Kitchen & Bedroom Design
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Chase of Milford
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Designer Curtains
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Mammoth
Shop: bicycle
Url: http://www.mammothlifestyle.co.uk
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Jilly's
Shop: clothes
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Revive
Shop: beauty
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Healthcare: sports_massage_therapist
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The Flower Barn of Milford
Shop: florist
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The Grooming Barn
Shop: pet_grooming
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Waterway: turning_point
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Milford
Place: hamlet
Source: NLS - OS 1:25k 1st Series 1937-61
Wikidata: Q11781219
Lat/Long: 52.7899564/-2.0485374
Milford
Place: village
Wikidata: Q11781219
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Give Way
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Wacky Warehouse
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 28
Addr Postcode: ST17 0UW
Addr Street: Main Road
Brand: Wacky Warehouse
Brand Wikidata: Q104215014
Fhrs Id: 1195806
Leisure: indoor_play
Operator: Greene King
Operator Wikidata: Q5564162
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Website: https://www.wackywarehouse.co.uk/barley-mow/
Lat/Long: 52.7888268/-2.0426457
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