English Heritage sites near Cheddleton Parish

Croxden Abbey

CROXDEN ABBEY

9 miles from Cheddleton Parish

The impressive remains of an abbey of Cistercian 'white monks', including towering fragments of its 13th-century church, infirmary and 14th-century abbot's lodging.

Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow

ARBOR LOW STONE CIRCLE AND GIB HILL BARROW

13 miles from Cheddleton Parish

The region's most important prehistoric site, Arbor Low is a Neolithic henge monument atmospherically set in high moorland. A circle of some 50 white limestone slabs within an earthen bank and ditch.

Sandbach Crosses

SANDBACH CROSSES

15 miles from Cheddleton Parish

The two massive Saxon stone crosses, elaborately carved with animals and Biblical scenes including the Nativity of Christ and the Crucifixion, dominate the cobbled market square of Sandbach.

Nine Ladies Stone Circle

NINE LADIES STONE CIRCLE

18 miles from Cheddleton Parish

A small early Bronze Age stone circle of (actually) ten stones. Believed to be nine ladies turned to stone as a penalty for dancing on Sunday.

Peveril Castle

PEVERIL CASTLE

22 miles from Cheddleton Parish

Founded soon after 1066 by William Peverel, one of William the Conqueror's most trusted knights, Peveril Castle offers breathtaking views of the Peak District from its position high above Castleton.

Hob Hurst's House

HOB HURST'S HOUSE

22 miles from Cheddleton Parish

A square prehistoric burial mound with an earthwork ditch and outer bank. Named after a local goblin.


Churches in Cheddleton Parish

St Edward the Confessor Church, Cheddleton

Hollow Lane, Cheddleton Cheddleton Leek
07873 778135
https://stedwardschurch.co.uk/

The church dates back to the 13th century. It is particularly noted for its fine stained-glass windows by William Morris and Edward Burne Jones.

Wardens - Mike Bowen & Mary Williams

Lay Chairman - Arthur Yardy

PCC Secretary - Agnes Hill

Treasurer - Amanda Kari

Deanery Synod Rep - Sandie Heyhoe

Foundation Governor (St Edward 's Academy) - Pam Kinshott , Agnes Hill

Whatever your reason for visiting our church; as a visitor, a tourist or at a service, you will be following in the footsteps of many who have been here before you as they expressed their faith in the Risen and Ascended Jesus Christ or searched for a deeper understanding of God our Father.

We pray that your visit will be richly rewarding to you as you experience the living presence of Christ in this historic building and that you enjoy the welcome of God's people who will derive much pleasure from your coming.

Wetley Rocks S.John the Baptist

Mill Lane Wetley Rocks Stoke-on-Trent
01782302954

We are a small parish in the Staffordshire Moorlands, six miles from the centre of Stoke-on-Trent and six miles from the market town of Leek.  A warm, friendly village church with lots going on
The parish is mostly residential with some farms.There is a country park at Consall and many beautiful walks. The Churnet Valley Railway also passes through the parish with a station at Consall.
We have three schools in the parish, St.John's, a church controlled primary school; Cicely Haughton School (a special-needs school); and Moorside High School. There is a filling station with a shop and one pub in the village. There is a pre-school play group that meets in the village hall. There is also a Methodist Church with whom we worship each month. Many other activities happen in the village hall including the WI and Rainbows, Brownies and Guides. 

In 2008 we became a joint benefice with St. Philip's Church, Werrington. We contribute to a quarterly magazine called My Village Life which you might like to check out www.myvillagelifeonline.com.

Population: 1958

For Genealogical Enquiries the local Diocesan Record Office is:

Stafford

For Parish enquiries please contact:

Parish Office, St.John's Church, Mill Lane,
Wetley Rocks, ST9 0BN.
Tel:01782 551603
or Contact Rev Michael Folin 01782 302954

vicar.wwr (at) gmail.com


Pubs in Cheddleton Parish

Ashcombe Park Cricket Club

3 Basford Bridge Lane, Cheddleton, ST13 7EQ

AWARDS: staffordshire moorlands club of the year 2019 (1st place)
Black Lion

12 Hollow Lane, Cheddleton, ST13 7HP
(01538) 360620

Hidden away behind St Edward's church, this is a friendly village pub, partially divided into two areas by virtue of the original fireplace. Close to the Flint Mill Museum, there is a outdoor patio area to the front, and an enclosed beer ga...
Boat Inn

Basford Bridge Lane, Cheddleton, ST13 7EQ
(01538) 360521

Set in the Churnet Valley, close to the steam railway, this canalside pub incorporates a large outside eating and drinking area, while the pub itself has all the trappings of the country. Look out for the Space Invaders & Pac Man tables! T...
Cheddleton Royal British Legion Club

121 Cheadle Road, Cheddleton, Cheddleton, ST13 7HN

Cheddleton Royal British Legion Club, Cheddleton
Hollybush

Canal Side, Denford, ST13 7JT
(01538) 371819
hollybushleek.co.uk/

Beautifully set next to the Caldon Canal, close to the Deep Hayes Country Park, this pub boasts original features including a quarry tiled floor, traditional bar and open fires. Food is available in the bar area or in the restaurant extensi...
Powys Arms

Cheadle Road, Wetley Rocks, ST9 0BA
(01782) 550618

Attractive roadside pub that has upped its game recently having been tastefully refurbished inside and out with the rear area being landscaped with surprisingly peaceful seating provided to overlook the rolling hills and valley. Up to three...
Red Lion

37 Cheadle Road, Cheddleton, ST13 7HN
(01538) 369401

Pleasant semi-rural pub on the main road, originally built in the 18th century; there is a small bar area to one side, a larger restaurant to the rear and a small snug on the right hand side. There is a pleasant beer garden to the back of t...