Cauldon Lowe

Settlement in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Cauldon Lowe

View from Ellastone Road at Windy Harbour Looking north east with the low buildings of Moorend Farm in the centre ahead. A plume of smoke is coming from the cement works at Cauldon with its enormous limestone quarry eating up Cauldon Low - the high area to the right of the shot. On the left emerging from behind a tree is the row of cottages on Stony Lane, Moorend which are also seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2966784">SK0648 : Terraced houses at Stony Lane, Moorend</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4458833">SK0648 : Terraced houses on Stony Lane</a> — View from Ellastone Road at Windy Harbour Credit: Trevor Harris

Cauldon Lowe is a small village located in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England. Situated on a hill and surrounded by picturesque countryside, the village offers stunning views of the surrounding area. It is part of the larger civil parish of Cauldon.

The village is known for its historical significance, as it was once home to Cauldon Lowe Castle, a medieval fortress that was built in the 12th century. Although the castle is now in ruins, its remnants add to the village's charm and attract visitors interested in history.

Cauldon Lowe is a close-knit community with a population of around 300 residents. The village has a primary school, a church, and a local pub, which serves as a meeting place for locals and visitors alike. The area is also popular with hikers and nature enthusiasts, as there are several scenic walking trails that start from the village and explore the surrounding countryside.

In terms of amenities, Cauldon Lowe is located near the towns of Stoke-on-Trent and Leek, where residents can find a wider range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. The village is well-connected by road, with the A52 and A523 providing easy access to nearby towns and cities.

Overall, Cauldon Lowe offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle while still having access to nearby amenities.

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Cauldon Lowe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.028784/-1.879385 or Grid Reference SK0847. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View from Ellastone Road at Windy Harbour

Looking north east with the low buildings of Moorend Farm in the centre ahead. A plume of smoke is coming from the cement works at Cauldon with its enormous limestone quarry eating up Cauldon Low - the high area to the right of the shot. On the left emerging from behind a tree is the row of cottages on Stony Lane, Moorend which are also seen in SK0648 : Terraced houses at Stony Lane, Moorend and SK0648 : Terraced houses on Stony Lane

Trevor Harris

Telephone Box and Notice Board at Moorend

Located on Stoney Lane at the western edge of the grid square.

Jonathan Clitheroe

Main Road near Cauldon

Looking east with one of the chimneys associated with the cement works visible.

Jonathan Clitheroe

Cauldon - St Mary & St Laurence Church

Colin Park

Standing stone and sheep

opposite The Cross public house at Hoften's Cross near Cauldon. Not marked on the map but the stone may well be Bronze Age or thereabouts.

Roger W Haworth

Drinking fountain

a rather urban looking drinking fountain beside the main road through Cauldon, Staffordshire. Inscriptions are: "1878", "CB" monogram - presumably the benefactor and "thy clouds drop fatness" - Psalm 65 v 12 in the 1662 Book of Common Prayer version.

Roger W Haworth

Cauldon Cement Works

Waterhouses, Staffordshire. Operated by Lafarge Cement using the Blue Circle brand name. Seen from the end of Cow Lane.

Roger W Haworth

Rotary Kiln section

This section of a rotary kiln from the Lafarge/Blue Circle works at Cauldon has been dumped on farmland close to the works. It is approximately 4 metres high. It could well be the section of the current kiln which was replaced during early 2005.

Alan Murray-Rust

Lafarge Cement Works At Cauldon

Panorama made up of four images.

John Cartlidge

A quiet section of the A52

Standing on the cattle grid where the road from the Weaver Hills joins the A52. This section of the road is so much quieter than further east towards Ashbourne and Derby.

Nikki Mahadevan

Telephone box on the road to Wardlow Quarry

Looking in the direction of the A52 with Red House to the right.

Nikki Mahadevan

Footpath north of the A52

This footpath leads off north from the A52 towards the massive Caldonlow Quarries. In the other direction, the footpath crosses the A52 to follow a lane down to Wardlow Quarry.

Nikki Mahadevan

Southeastern edge of Wardlow Quarry

This limestone quarry spans several squares. The larger,northern section of the quarry is hidden from view.

Nikki Mahadevan

Southeastern end of Wardlow quarry

A better view of the southeastern end of Wardlow quarry, which intrudes into four grid squares.

Nikki Mahadevan

Entrance to Trubshaw's Tunnel

Trubshaw's Tunnel was dug for the 1847 Caldon Low railway. The railway was a self-acting inclined plane, where empty wagons travelling upward were attached by a cable via a brake drum at the top of the plane to wagons loaded with limestone travelling downwards.

Ian Calderwood

Crushing plant at Caldon Low Quarry

The hill from which this quarry derives its name - Caldon Low - is indeed spelt differently from the local village, Cauldon. The stone quarried here does have a reddish colouring, giving a distinctive colour to the quarry buildings.

Alan Murray-Rust

Cauldon Cement Works

Now part of the Lafarge group, these works were previously part of the Blue Circle group.

Alan Murray-Rust

Crossroads at Threelows

This crossroads at Threelows sees a lot of traffic heading to and from the theme park at Alton Towers a few miles down the road. The sign is for The Star camping and caravan site at Cotton.

Mike Bardill

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Cauldon Lowe is located at Grid Ref: SK0847 (Lat: 53.028784, Lng: -1.879385)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire