High Offley

Civil Parish in Staffordshire Stafford

England

High Offley

Stile on footpath to Leawood Credit: Row17

High Offley is a civil parish located in the county of Staffordshire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles north of Stafford and 4 miles southeast of Newport. The village is set in a rural area, surrounded by picturesque countryside and rolling hills.

The parish covers an area of around 5 square miles and has a population of approximately 1,200 people. The village itself is small, with a charming and quaint atmosphere. It features a mix of traditional stone cottages and more modern houses, giving it a unique character.

High Offley is known for its agricultural heritage, with farming being a significant industry in the area. The village is surrounded by farmland, and many residents are involved in farming activities. The fertile soil and favorable climate make it an ideal location for agricultural pursuits.

The village has a close-knit community, and there are several community events and activities that take place throughout the year. The local church, St. Mary's, is a focal point of the village and holds regular services and events.

Despite its rural setting, High Offley is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The A519, a major road, runs through the parish, providing easy access to Stafford, Newport, and other surrounding areas.

Overall, High Offley is a peaceful and picturesque village with a strong sense of community and a rich agricultural heritage. It offers a tranquil and idyllic lifestyle for its residents.

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High Offley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.830522/-2.33559 or Grid Reference SJ7725. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stile on footpath to Leawood

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The Shroppie at the Anchor

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Not suitable for motor vehicles - southern end of Tunstall Lane

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The Laurels

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A 'Millennium Stone' on Grubb Street

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Gateway to the Shroppie

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High Offley churchyard

The high hill in the background is 'The Wrekin', just south of Wellington and the A5.

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Country lane as it was getting dark

Using an ISO 1600 the scene was much darker than it appears.

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Woodland near the Shropshire Union Canal

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Bullock's Bridge near High Offley, Shropshire

Bridge No 43 across the Shropshire Union Canal carries a farm track from Old Lea Farm (off to the left) and a bridleway.

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Moorings by Bullock's Bridge near High Offley, Shropshire

Bridge No 43 across the Shropshire Union Canal carries a farm track from Old Lea Farm (off to the left) and a bridleway.Private long-term moorings are on the right. Visitor moorings are good east of this bridge.

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Arable field near Shebdon, Staffordshire

Seen from the Shropshire Union Canal.

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Shropshire Union Canal near Shebdon, Staffordshire

Shebdon Bridge (No 44) is ahead, which carries the lane from Tunstall.

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Shebdon Bridge south-east of Knighton, Staffordshire

Shebdon Bridge (No 44) carries the lane from Tunstall. Private long-term moorings on the right are by Shebdon Farm. Past the bridge, the Shropshire Union Canal continues towards another embankment. About five hundred metres ahead on the left is The Wharf Inn* at the base of the embankment. The sign on the bridge advertises it. The current Google satellite hybrid image incorrectly labels Batchacre Park Cottage (no road access) as The Wharf Inn. *update: closed 2013.

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Moorings by the pub at Shebdon, Staffordshire

Here the Shropshire Union Canal has been built on another tree covered embankment. The Wharf Inn is at the base of the embankment here, down a stepped path through the trees. The current Google satellite hybrid image incorrectly labels Batchacre Park Cottage (no road access) as The Wharf Inn. SJ7526 : The Wharf Inn Pub, Shebdon Update: The Wharf Inn closed permanently in 2013.

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Buzzard near Shebdon Wharf, Staffordshire

This bird of prey was keeping an eye on the canal and the fields behind the trees.

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The north bar at the Anchor Inn, High Offley

This legendary canalside public house has its two front rooms as bars, the rest of the building being the landlady's living accommodation. As can be seen here, the actual serving counter is very small (the same as in the other room), but has space for the recently installed hand pump for serving the Wadworth's 6x; until recently Olive (shown here) would fetch a jug of beer from the cellar and decant it into glasses - she still tops up using the jug, so you get a "full pint" of ale. There is also room on the bar for another pump which I believe dispenses a very cold liquid. There are two similar pumps in the other bar which has been redecorated recently. Update: The Anchor was forced to close in 2020-21 because of the impossibility of operating indoor "social distancing" during during the Covid-19 pandemic. Update: Olive Cliff, the landlady for over fifty years, passed away on 28 April 2021. Elaine will be reopening the pub after Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. SJ7725 : The Anchor Inn at High Offley, Staffordshire SJ7725 : The Anchor Inn at High Offley, Staffordshire SJ7725 : Floral narrowboat, The Anchor Inn, High Offley, Staffordshire SJ7725 : A Floral Anchor Inn, High Offley, Staffordshire

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Anchor Bridge near High Offley, Staffordshire

Beyond the Bridge (No 42) across the Shropshire Union Canal is the renowned and antiquated Anchor Inn. Use it while you can. Too many of these little gems close down through lack of patronage (and various other government fueled discouragements)!

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High Offley is located at Grid Ref: SJ7725 (Lat: 52.830522, Lng: -2.33559)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire