Uttoxeter Rural

Civil Parish in Staffordshire East Staffordshire

England

Uttoxeter Rural

Disused tunnel, Nr Bramshall, North Staffs This is the south portal of a tunnel on the Uttoxeter - Stafford branch, an isolated outpost of the Great Northern Railway. Whilst the village to the north is called Bramshall the GNR named the tunnel and the nearby junction Bromshall. The line lost its passenger service in 1939.
Disused tunnel, Nr Bramshall, North Staffs Credit: Ralph Rawlinson

Uttoxeter Rural is a civil parish located in the county of Staffordshire, England. It covers an area of approximately 34.5 square kilometers and is situated in the East Staffordshire district. The parish is predominantly rural, characterized by rolling countryside and agricultural land.

The civil parish is located to the east of Uttoxeter town, with the River Dove forming its eastern boundary. It is surrounded by several other civil parishes, including Marchington, Doveridge, and Leigh.

The population of Uttoxeter Rural is relatively small, with around 1,500 residents. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached houses, cottages, and farmhouses. There are also a number of small settlements within the parish, such as Beamhurst, Bramshall, and Crakemarsh.

Uttoxeter Rural is known for its picturesque landscapes, with the River Dove and surrounding countryside providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and fishing. The area is also home to several farms, contributing to the local agricultural industry.

The parish has limited amenities, with the nearest town of Uttoxeter offering a wider range of services including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. However, Uttoxeter Rural benefits from its rural setting, offering a peaceful and tranquil environment away from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

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Uttoxeter Rural Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.893609/-1.919448 or Grid Reference SK0532. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Disused tunnel, Nr Bramshall, North Staffs This is the south portal of a tunnel on the Uttoxeter - Stafford branch, an isolated outpost of the Great Northern Railway. Whilst the village to the north is called Bramshall the GNR named the tunnel and the nearby junction Bromshall. The line lost its passenger service in 1939.
Disused tunnel, Nr Bramshall, North Staffs
This is the south portal of a tunnel on the Uttoxeter - Stafford branch, an isolated outpost of the Great Northern Railway. Whilst the village to the north is called Bramshall the GNR named the tunnel and the nearby junction Bromshall. The line lost its passenger service in 1939.
Welcome to Uttoxeter Next to the entrance to Park Fields this sign welcomes visitors to Uttoxeter approaching on the B5027 from Bramshall to An Historic Market Town.
Welcome to Uttoxeter
Next to the entrance to Park Fields this sign welcomes visitors to Uttoxeter approaching on the B5027 from Bramshall to An Historic Market Town.
St Laurence in the Trees St Laurence's Church in Bramshall is surrounded by mature trees in such a way that capturing a picture of it is difficult from any but the east end of the church.
St Laurence in the Trees
St Laurence's Church in Bramshall is surrounded by mature trees in such a way that capturing a picture of it is difficult from any but the east end of the church.
Crossing and Blue Sky This is one of the many level crossings in this area that crosses the Uttoxeter to Stoke railway.
Crossing and Blue Sky
This is one of the many level crossings in this area that crosses the Uttoxeter to Stoke railway.
Level on a Hill Just west of this level crossing, on the Uttoxeter to Stoke line, there was once a junction to the nearby munitions dump.  A series of buildings which were built a good distance apart from each other housed the explosives.
Level on a Hill
Just west of this level crossing, on the Uttoxeter to Stoke line, there was once a junction to the nearby munitions dump. A series of buildings which were built a good distance apart from each other housed the explosives.
Farm on a Hill Loxley Bank farm sits on top of this green hill.
Farm on a Hill
Loxley Bank farm sits on top of this green hill.
Misty Morning Path This footpath is not that well trodden, especially not on this misty morning in October.
Misty Morning Path
This footpath is not that well trodden, especially not on this misty morning in October.
Lower Nobut Nobbut 3 or 4 houses here!
Lower Nobut
Nobbut 3 or 4 houses here!
Park View Farm near Lower Loxley, Uttoxeter
Park View Farm near Lower Loxley, Uttoxeter
Sergeants Crossing near Bramshall A typical occupation crossing for farm traffic, this is also a public right of way with newly refurbished kissing gates.
Sergeants Crossing near Bramshall
A typical occupation crossing for farm traffic, this is also a public right of way with newly refurbished kissing gates.
Pigeonhay Lane and Banktop Farm near Bramshall
Pigeonhay Lane and Banktop Farm near Bramshall
National Grid transmission line near Uttoxeter
National Grid transmission line near Uttoxeter
Gamekeeper's cottage The sign reads tersely 'Keep off the grass'. The track is a public bridleway
Gamekeeper's cottage
The sign reads tersely 'Keep off the grass'. The track is a public bridleway
The other end of the footpath This stile is the top end of the footpath which can be seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/354367">SK0529 : Farmyard at Potts Lane, Kingstone</a>. The same farm buildings can be discerned just to the left of the tree in the middle distance.
The other end of the footpath
This stile is the top end of the footpath which can be seen in SK0529 : Farmyard at Potts Lane, Kingstone. The same farm buildings can be discerned just to the left of the tree in the middle distance.
Pheasant feeder and fuel tanker, above Caverswall Game rearing is clearly a significant feature of this estate to the west of Uttoxeter as these feeders can be found the full length of the bridleway.
Pheasant feeder and fuel tanker, above Caverswall
Game rearing is clearly a significant feature of this estate to the west of Uttoxeter as these feeders can be found the full length of the bridleway.
Game rearing sheds in Round Wood near Caverswall
Game rearing sheds in Round Wood near Caverswall
A rather ineffective gate On farmland near Uttoxeter
A rather ineffective gate
On farmland near Uttoxeter
Lower Leasow near Blount's Green, Uttoxeter
Lower Leasow near Blount's Green, Uttoxeter
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Uttoxeter Rural is located at Grid Ref: SK0532 (Lat: 52.893609, Lng: -1.919448)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: East Staffordshire

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.893609,-1.919448
Bramshall Level Crossing
Railway: level_crossing
Lat/Long: 52.8956593/-1.9203305
Barrier: lift_gate
Lat/Long: 52.895614/-1.9200953
Bramshall Level Crossing
Railway: level_crossing
Lat/Long: 52.8956454/-1.9202514
Barrier: stile
Bicycle: no
Foot: yes
Material: wood
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 52.8962712/-1.9228769
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.897651/-1.9207974
Barrier: lift_gate
Lat/Long: 52.8956854/-1.9204623
Railway: level_crossing
Lat/Long: 52.8929718/-1.9174466
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.8978962/-1.9194746
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.8974973/-1.9216258
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.8972352/-1.9230303
Railway: level_crossing
Lat/Long: 52.8929498/-1.9174984
Bramshall
Historic Railway: station
Railway: site
Lat/Long: 52.8955199/-1.9202389
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.8965129/-1.9250272
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