Brocton

Civil Parish in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Brocton

'Turn right along the track' The Heart of England Way at Brocton Field, Cannock Chase. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'Turn right along the track' Credit: Christine Johnstone

Brocton is a civil parish located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles to the east of Stafford, it is a small but vibrant community with a population of around 1,500 residents.

The parish is set in a picturesque rural area, surrounded by beautiful countryside and farmland. It is known for its tranquil and peaceful setting, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quieter lifestyle.

Despite its small size, Brocton offers a range of amenities and facilities to its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a local pub. The parish also benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to major roads such as the A34 and the M6 motorway.

One of the main attractions in Brocton is Cannock Chase, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This vast heathland and forest, located just to the north of the parish, offers a wealth of recreational activities such as hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. It is a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike, providing a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

Overall, Brocton is a charming and close-knit community that prides itself on its beautiful surroundings and strong community spirit. Its rural location, combined with its range of amenities and proximity to Cannock Chase, makes it an appealing place to live for those seeking a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle.

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Brocton Images

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'Turn right along the track' The Heart of England Way at Brocton Field, Cannock Chase. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'Turn right along the track'
The Heart of England Way at Brocton Field, Cannock Chase. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
Flowering heather, Cannock Chase The heathland west of Sher Brook.
Flowering heather, Cannock Chase
The heathland west of Sher Brook.
'You reach a fingerpost at the bottom of the slope' Bridleway descending east towards Sher Brook. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'You reach a fingerpost at the bottom of the slope'
Bridleway descending east towards Sher Brook. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
Sher Brook, at the stepping stones Looking upstream [locally south].
Sher Brook, at the stepping stones
Looking upstream [locally south].
'Take the stepping stones over Sher Brook' Hardly necessary when the water level is this low. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'Take the stepping stones over Sher Brook'
Hardly necessary when the water level is this low. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'The left-hand path around the edge of the pine plantation' On the east bank of Sher Brook. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'The left-hand path around the edge of the pine plantation'
On the east bank of Sher Brook. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'Walk straight on up the hill' Bridleway on the boundary of a pine plantation. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'Walk straight on up the hill'
Bridleway on the boundary of a pine plantation. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
Bridleway on northern boundary of a pine plantation Looking west, towards the valley of Sher Brook.
Bridleway on northern boundary of a pine plantation
Looking west, towards the valley of Sher Brook.
'At the top of the hill you pass a white trig. point' 199 metres above sea level. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'At the top of the hill you pass a white trig. point'
199 metres above sea level. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
Bracken and heather, above Sher Brook valley Looking northwest from the trig point.
Bracken and heather, above Sher Brook valley
Looking northwest from the trig point.
Bridleway passing through a car park near the Army Cadet HQ The vehicle access gate is locked and the car park out of use.
Bridleway passing through a car park near the Army Cadet HQ
The vehicle access gate is locked and the car park out of use.
'Take the path opposite ... through the young pine plantation' The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'Take the path opposite ... through the young pine plantation'
The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
Sher Brook, looking downstream [locally north] The brook is a civil parish boundary here, between Brocton and Rugeley.
Sher Brook, looking downstream [locally north]
The brook is a civil parish boundary here, between Brocton and Rugeley.
'Cross the footbridge over Sher Brook' A parish boundary on Cannock Chase. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'Cross the footbridge over Sher Brook'
A parish boundary on Cannock Chase. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'Ascend the hill following ... the Staffordshire Way' The western side of Sherbrook valley, Cannock Chase. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'Ascend the hill following ... the Staffordshire Way'
The western side of Sherbrook valley, Cannock Chase. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
Staffordshire Way, Cannock Chase Descending Sherbrook Banks.
Staffordshire Way, Cannock Chase
Descending Sherbrook Banks.
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.
Glacial Boulder and Trigpoint, Cannock Chase Set upon a pedestal of Triassic pebbles, the boulder is of Granite which is out of place here on the Moorlands of South Staffordshire, there being no granite outcrops anywhere in the Midlands. The boulder has been matched however, to the intrusive rock outcrop at Cniffel in Dumfries & Galloway, which is over 170 miles (280km) away from the Chase in the Southern Uplands of Scotland. This granite 'erratic' is marked on the OS map as the "Glacial Boulder", which gives some idea how it got here. The boulder was ripped from its parent mountain sometime during the last Ice-Age, and was transported by glacial action to its present location, the journey perhaps taking ten-thousand years during which the edges of the rock were worn down, giving its present rounded appearance.
Glacial Boulder and Trigpoint, Cannock Chase
Set upon a pedestal of Triassic pebbles, the boulder is of Granite which is out of place here on the Moorlands of South Staffordshire, there being no granite outcrops anywhere in the Midlands. The boulder has been matched however, to the intrusive rock outcrop at Cniffel in Dumfries & Galloway, which is over 170 miles (280km) away from the Chase in the Southern Uplands of Scotland. This granite 'erratic' is marked on the OS map as the "Glacial Boulder", which gives some idea how it got here. The boulder was ripped from its parent mountain sometime during the last Ice-Age, and was transported by glacial action to its present location, the journey perhaps taking ten-thousand years during which the edges of the rock were worn down, giving its present rounded appearance.
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Brocton is located at Grid Ref: SJ9818 (Lat: 52.760226, Lng: -2.030138)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Glacial Boulder
Historic: archaeological_site
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Bench
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