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Tixall

Civil Parish in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Tixall

Tixall Wide on The Staffs. & Worcs. Canal When this stretch of the Staffs . & Worcs. Canal was built, the landowner at this point insisted that the canal be made very wide here so as to resemble a lake and not an ugly narrow canal!
Tixall Wide on The Staffs. & Worcs. Canal Credit: Andy Beecroft

Tixall is a small civil parish located in Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles east of Stafford, the parish covers an area of around 2.5 square miles. Tixall is bordered by the River Trent to the north and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal to the west.

The village of Tixall itself is known for its picturesque and rural charm. It is predominantly made up of quaint cottages and historic buildings, including the Grade I listed Tixall Gatehouse, which dates back to the early 17th century. The gatehouse is a rare surviving example of an Elizabethan brick building and is open to the public during certain times of the year.

Tixall also boasts a strong agricultural heritage, with farming playing a significant role in the local economy. The surrounding countryside is characterized by fertile farmland and rolling hills, making it an ideal location for agriculture.

In addition to its natural beauty, Tixall offers a range of recreational activities. The area is popular among walkers and cyclists, with several scenic trails and pathways crisscrossing the parish. Fishing is also a popular pastime, thanks to the close proximity to the River Trent.

Overall, Tixall is a picturesque and idyllic civil parish that offers a peaceful and rural lifestyle. Its rich history, stunning architecture, and beautiful surroundings make it an appealing destination for both locals and visitors alike.

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Tixall Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.806374/-2.046132 or Grid Reference SJ9623. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tixall Wide on The Staffs. & Worcs. Canal When this stretch of the Staffs . & Worcs. Canal was built, the landowner at this point insisted that the canal be made very wide here so as to resemble a lake and not an ugly narrow canal!
Tixall Wide on The Staffs. & Worcs. Canal
When this stretch of the Staffs . & Worcs. Canal was built, the landowner at this point insisted that the canal be made very wide here so as to resemble a lake and not an ugly narrow canal!
Milford Church Fete A true vision of little Britain, this picture was taken at the Church Garden Fete on a very warm day in June 2005
Milford Church Fete
A true vision of little Britain, this picture was taken at the Church Garden Fete on a very warm day in June 2005
Ingestre Hall Chetwynd's Jacobean masterpiece is owned by Sandwell Borough Council, who use it as a residential arts centre. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://pages.britishlibrary.net/tixandrews/ingestre/inghall.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://pages.britishlibrary.net/tixandrews/ingestre/inghall.html">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>
Ingestre Hall
Chetwynd's Jacobean masterpiece is owned by Sandwell Borough Council, who use it as a residential arts centre. LinkExternal link
Fields at Tixall Farm The distant wood is Bricklawn Covert. The GR given is for the near pylon.
Fields at Tixall Farm
The distant wood is Bricklawn Covert. The GR given is for the near pylon.
St Mary the Virgin, Ingestre Built 1676. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://pages.britishlibrary.net/tixandrews/ingestre/ingchrch.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://pages.britishlibrary.net/tixandrews/ingestre/ingchrch.html">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>
St Mary the Virgin, Ingestre
Built 1676. LinkExternal link
Ingestre This odd little place viewed from the stables.
Ingestre
This odd little place viewed from the stables.
Ingestre Stables <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.ingestre.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.ingestre.com/">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> Ingestre is quite a surprise. The village is at the end of a no-through road, so you'll only arrive here by choice or by accident. Your reward is not only a magnificent hall and church, but these amazing stables, which look to me more like an Oxford college. Hmm...
Ingestre Stables
LinkExternal link Ingestre is quite a surprise. The village is at the end of a no-through road, so you'll only arrive here by choice or by accident. Your reward is not only a magnificent hall and church, but these amazing stables, which look to me more like an Oxford college. Hmm...
Tixall The obelisk
Tixall The obelisk
Brancote Farm On a rather poor day !
Brancote Farm
On a rather poor day !
Tixall Heath Farm From the side of its drive way
Tixall Heath Farm
From the side of its drive way
John The Baptist Parish Church John the Baptist Parish Church in Tixall.
John The Baptist Parish Church
John the Baptist Parish Church in Tixall.
Tixall Gatehouse Whilst taking this photograph I heard the laughter of children playing in the glorious spring like sunshine. The children were on the roof of the Gatehouse.
Tixall Gatehouse
Whilst taking this photograph I heard the laughter of children playing in the glorious spring like sunshine. The children were on the roof of the Gatehouse.
Tixall Gatehouse from the lane
Tixall Gatehouse from the lane
A side view of the Gatehouse A view further down the lane.
A side view of the Gatehouse
A view further down the lane.
An usual view of Tixall Gatehouse The grass was full of beautiful daffodils alongside the lane running past Tixall Gatehouse.
An usual view of Tixall Gatehouse
The grass was full of beautiful daffodils alongside the lane running past Tixall Gatehouse.
Two towers at Tixall A close up of the two towers at the Gatehouse.
Two towers at Tixall
A close up of the two towers at the Gatehouse.
John The Baptist Parish Church A landscape view of the church and churchyard.
John The Baptist Parish Church
A landscape view of the church and churchyard.
The lane adjacent to Tixall Gatehouse A view towards the canal.
The lane adjacent to Tixall Gatehouse
A view towards the canal.
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Tixall is located at Grid Ref: SJ9623 (Lat: 52.806374, Lng: -2.046132)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Brancote Lodge
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3800C700900
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Brancote Lodge
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: Brancote Lodge
Naptan Street: Tixall Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 52.8029808/-2.0503148
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Bus Stop
Brancote Lodge
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3800C700901
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Brancote Lodge
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan Landmark: Brancote Lodge
Naptan Street: Tixall Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.802909/-2.0499587
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Power: tower
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Lat/Long: 52.8074636/-2.0423838
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Power: tower
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Lat/Long: 52.8067112/-2.0485422
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Addr Housename: Keepers Cottage
Lat/Long: 52.8034396/-2.0491397
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