Cheadle

Settlement in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Cheadle

Cheadle is a small market town located in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England. Situated on the banks of the River Tean, it is approximately 11 miles east of Stoke-on-Trent and 20 miles west of Derby. With a population of around 12,000 people, it is a bustling and vibrant community.

The town of Cheadle boasts a rich history, dating back to Roman times when it was a settlement known as "Cheadle Ford." The name "Cheadle" is derived from the Old English word "ceadan," meaning "together" or "at the head of the river." This reflects its location at the confluence of the River Tean and River Churnet.

Cheadle is known for its stunning architecture, with various historic buildings and landmarks scattered throughout the town. One notable structure is St. Giles' Catholic Church, a Grade I listed building that dates back to the 19th century. The town also features the Cheadle Guildhall, a Victorian-era building that now serves as a community center.

The town center of Cheadle offers a range of amenities, including a variety of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. Market Square is a focal point for locals and visitors alike, hosting regular markets that offer fresh produce, crafts, and other goods. Additionally, Cheadle has several parks and open spaces, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities and recreation.

Cheadle is well-connected to the surrounding areas by road, with the A50 running through the town. It also has a train station, Cheadle Hulme, providing convenient access to Manchester and other major cities.

Overall, Cheadle is a charming and historical town, offering a mix of modern amenities and traditional charm. With its picturesque location and community spirit, it is a delightful place to live or visit in Staffordshire.

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Cheadle Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.985229/-1.9854358 or Grid Reference SK0143. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cheadle churchyard

Jonathan Hutchins

High Street, Cheadle

High Street in Cheadle, the Market Cross is on the right.

Philip Halling

St Giles Roman Catholic Church, Cheadle

View along the nave of St Giles Roman Catholic Church in Cheadle.

Philip Halling

St Giles Roman Catholic Church, Cheadle

View along the nave of St Giles Roman Catholic Church in Cheadle.

Philip Halling

Interior of St Giles, RC church, Cheadle

Stations of the cross in St Giles Roman Catholic church in Cheadle.

Philip Halling

High Street, Cheadle

Seen from the junction with Church Street.

David Weston

Shrewsbury Lions West Door, St Giles, Cheadle

Wonderfully ornate doors, the gilded iron fittings forming two lions taken from the Shrewsbury coat of arms. There are also lions in the top corners and in the archivolts. The Church was financed by John Talbot (1791-1852) who was the 16th earl of Shrewsbury and designed by Augustus Pugin (1812-1852) Link

Brian Deegan

St Giles' Nave, Cheadle

Brian Deegan

St Giles Piscina and Decorated Walls, Cheadle

Brian Deegan

Easter Sepulchre, St Giles, Cheadle

The Easter sepulchre, based on a medieval tomb in Westminster Abbey.. The Easter sepulchre was a feature of many medieval churches, and was used in the ceremonies of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Day. Easter Sepulchres were the object of iconoclastic fury by the Protestant Reformers, and few original ones are left. Augustus Pugin, The church designer would have been familiar with the surviving ones especially Hawton and Heckington. Link

Brian Deegan

Sedilia and Piscina, St. Giles, Cheadle

Modern practice was for the seats to be on one level with the priest sitting in the middle but here Pugin reverted to the medieval arrangement where the priest sits on the left seat, nearest the altar and the deacon and subdeacon sitting to his left on descending levels. Link

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Brian Deegan

Pulpit, St. Giles, Cheadle

To the south of the Lady-chapel altar is the pulpit. This was carved by Thomas Roddis out of a single block of stone. It is in the form of an irregular hexagon with one very broad face on the north side which incorporates a piscina and credence-shelf for the Lady-altar. The carved panels on the Lady-chapel side have statues of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua and St. Bernadine of Siena, while those on the nave side depict St. John the Baptist, who was Lord Shrewsbury's patron saint. The pulpit is entered by a flight of steps from the sacristy. Link

Brian Deegan