Dilhorne

Civil Parish in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Dilhorne

Car or Boat, Caverswall Quarry Credit: Brian Deegan

Dilhorne is a civil parish located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles east of the town of Cheadle, Dilhorne covers an area of about 2 square miles and is home to a population of around 1,500 people.

The parish is primarily a rural area characterized by picturesque countryside and rolling hills. Dilhorne is surrounded by farmland, and agriculture plays a significant role in the local economy. The landscape is dotted with charming cottages and traditional farmhouses, adding to the area's idyllic charm.

The village itself is small but vibrant, with a community spirit that is evident in the various events and activities organized throughout the year. Dilhorne has a close-knit community, and residents often come together for social gatherings and fundraisers.

The parish boasts several notable landmarks, including the historic Dilhorne Hall, a Grade II listed building dating back to the 17th century. The hall is surrounded by beautiful gardens and offers a glimpse into the area's rich history.

Nature enthusiasts can enjoy the nearby Dilhorne Recreation Ground, a popular green space that provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, picnicking, and sports. The area is also well-connected to the larger towns and cities in Staffordshire, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quieter rural lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities.

Overall, Dilhorne is a charming civil parish that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for its residents, with a strong sense of community and a rich historical heritage.

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Dilhorne Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.998256/-2.042999 or Grid Reference SJ9744. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Car or Boat, Caverswall Quarry

Brian Deegan

Dilhorne trig

Iain Macaulay

Dilhorne Colliery

This small colliery was an outlier to the main North Staffordshire coalfield around the Potteries and was always situated in a rural setting. Despite closure in the 60s, many of the original colliery buildings have survived, partly due to having been occupied by a chemical firm that operated the site until very recently. The colliery was also used as the base for the Foxfield Light Railway SJ9744 : Foxfield Light Railway at Dilhorne Colliery, 1970 until it developed its current headquarters at Caverswall. The line was the rail link from the colliery to the main British Rail network. Since the move to Caverswall, the Foxfield Railway has not operated passenger services to the colliery site, terminating short at Dilhorne Park. In recent years work has been proceeding to bring the rest of line up to standard again, and passenger services are due to recommence to Dilhorne Colliery in 2007. As part of the regeneration of the site, Heritage Lottery funding has been made avaialble for refurbishment of parts of the colliery site, including the main headgear. This is particularly interesting in being of reinforced concrete construction which was always a rarity.

Alan Murray-Rust

Dilhorne Colliery Station

Work in progress (June 2006) on the new terminus of the Foxfield Light Railway. This was the original terminus and headquarters of the railway before its move to Caverswall, after which the service to the colliery site was discontinued. heritage lottery grants have bee obtained for redevelopment of the colliery site, including refurbishment of some of the colliery buildings and structures. The main headgear structure on the right has already benefited from this.

Alan Murray-Rust

Foxfield Light Railway at Dilhorne Colliery, 1970

A shot taken during the early days of the Foxfield Light Railway, for comparison with those of the present day SJ9744 : Dilhorne Colliery. This was at the time the railway's operating centre, using many of the sidings in the former colliery area. These have since been removed, basically leaving only the main line. Several of the colliery buildings visible in this picture no longer exist, and the spoil heap has been landscaped.

Alan Murray-Rust

Dilhorne Methodist Church

Dilhorne Methodist Church in Godleybrook was built in 1816. It is part of the Cheadle Methodist Circuit.

Ian Calderwood

Old Engine Farm

The area around this farm was extensively mined for coal. In the 1770s, two Newcomen-type steam engines, known as "fire engines", were built to pump water from a nearby mine.

Ian Calderwood

Bank Top Farm

Ian Calderwood

Little Bank Top Farm

Ian Calderwood

Junction of Tickhill Lane and Bank Top Road

Ian Calderwood

Summerhill House

Ian Calderwood

Farm Crossing on the Foxfield Steam Railway

The Foxfield Railway was built in 1892-1893 to provide a link to the national railway network for the Foxfield Colliery. It is now a preserved steam railway run by the Foxfield Light Railway Society.

Ian Calderwood

Crossing Gate on the Foxfield Steam Railway

The Foxfield Railway was built in 1892-1893 to provide a link to the national railway network for the Foxfield Colliery. It is now a preserved steam railway run by the Foxfield Light Railway Society.

Ian Calderwood

Callow Hill Farm

Jerry Evans

Foxfield Railway south of Caverswall Road crossing

The railway was built in 1892-3 to connect Foxfield colliery to the outside world. The colliery closed in 1965. The railway is now operated by enthusiasts most weekends May to October.

Jerry Evans