Pattingham and Patshull

Civil Parish in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

England

Pattingham and Patshull

St Mary's church, Patshull The church lies in the grounds of Patshull Hall, both designed by the architect James Gibbs, although the church was built first and was consecrated in 1743. The cupola on the tower was added in the C19. — St Mary's church, Patshull Credit: Mike Searle

Pattingham and Patshull is a civil parish located in the county of Staffordshire, England. It encompasses the villages of Pattingham and Patshull, which are situated approximately 8 miles west of Wolverhampton and 10 miles south of Stafford. The parish covers an area of around 18 square kilometers and has a population of about 1,900 residents.

Pattingham is a picturesque village with a rich history dating back to the Saxon era. It is known for its charming thatched cottages, traditional village green, and historic St. Chad's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The village also boasts a range of amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a number of shops and pubs.

Patshull, on the other hand, is a smaller hamlet located to the south of Pattingham. It is primarily known for its proximity to Patshull Park, a magnificent Georgian mansion set within 250 acres of parkland. The mansion has been converted into a luxury hotel and golf course, attracting visitors from near and far.

The parish is surrounded by rolling countryside, offering picturesque views and ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The area is also home to the Patshull Park Marina, situated on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, providing boating and fishing opportunities for residents and visitors alike.

Overall, Pattingham and Patshull offer a peaceful and idyllic setting, combining historical charm with modern amenities, making it an attractive place to live or visit for those seeking a rural retreat.

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Pattingham and Patshull Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.592198/-2.274246 or Grid Reference SO8199. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Mary's church, Patshull

The church lies in the grounds of Patshull Hall, both designed by the architect James Gibbs, although the church was built first and was consecrated in 1743. The cupola on the tower was added in the C19.

Mike Searle

St Mary's church, Patshull (2)

In the foreground and unrelated to the church is one of two large stone columns either side of the entrance gates to the Patshull Hall estate. On the top of each column, also in stone, are the crumbling remains of gamecocks, set up it is said by a gambling squire, to commemorate the fact that having lost the estate by one wager, won it back again with another.

Mike Searle

St Mary's church, Patshull - Astley table-tomb and wall monument

Pre-dating the church are these two monuments that have been grouped together. The oldest is the table-tomb of Sir John Astley (†1532) whose effigy lies alongside that of his wife, whilst below and around the sides are the figures of their 15 children. Above them is the magnificent and finely sculptured wall monument to Sir Richard Astley (†1687) and his two wives Elizabeth and Henrietta. The panel below shows Sir Richard on horseback leading his troop of cavalry.

Mike Searle

St Mary's church, Patshull - table-tomb of Sir John Astley & wife (detail 1)

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St Mary's church, Patshull - table-tomb of Sir John Astley & wife (detail 2)

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St Mary's church, Patshull - wall monument to Sir Richard Astley & wives (detail 1)

Sir Richard Astley (†1687).

Mike Searle

St Mary's church, Patshull - wall monument to Sir Richard Astley & wives (detail 2)

Henrietta Astley.

Mike Searle

St Mary's church, Patshull - wall monument to Sir Richard Astley & wives (detail 3)

Elizabeth Astley.

Mike Searle

OS benchmark - Bickley's Rough lodge house

An OS cutmark on the corner nearest the camera in SJ8100 : Lodge at Bickley's Rough; originally levelled at 82.006m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn.

Richard Law

St. Mary, Patshull

Geoff Pick

Patshull Hall - Burnhill Green, Nr Pattingham

A mid-18th century Baroque house, set in Capability Brown landscaped gardens.

Tony Bailey

Patshull Hall

The grounds taken from the terrace.

A Holmes

Cereal crop and gas pipeline indicator near Wrottesley, Staffordshire

The fields around are predominantly arable. Gas pipelines all over the country are not far beneath the surface of the fields.

Roger Kidd

Ploughed field north of Pattingham in Staffordshire

Beautifully ploughed, in an area still surrounded by well maintained woodland. I wonder if the spuds have already been planted.

Roger Kidd

Bridleway, Wrottesley Old Park, Staffordshire

This bridleway is a beautiful walk. It is wide, "green lane" in appearance, and in several places shows signs of having had the surface strengthened with medium sized rounded stones.

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Bridleway, Wrottesley Old Park, Staffordshire

A thoroughly delightful byway!

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Forestry and Lake, High Park, Staffordshire

The (Crown Estates) woods in this area are excellently managed and pheasant can be seen and heard frequently. Associated "sporting" activity also leaves its occasional detritus!

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Lane/Public Footpath, near Nurton, Staffordshire

This well surfaced (cul-de-sac) lane is actually signposted as a public footpath! In fact, it acts as a private access road to several seriously desirable detached residences in extensive landscaped gardens.

Roger Kidd

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Pattingham and Patshull is located at Grid Ref: SO8199 (Lat: 52.592198, Lng: -2.274246)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: South Staffordshire

Police Authority: Staffordshire