Parish in Stafford, Staffordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.859, -1.977 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 01 29 |
The small rural parish of Stowe-by-Chartley sits in the borough of Stafford, in Staffordshire, England. It occupies lowland farmland and hedgerow country with small copses and the nearby peat bog of Chartley Moss, an important nature reserve noted for rare plants and birdlife, while the visible earthworks of medieval Chartley Castle hint at the area's long history.
Locally the economy remains largely agricultural with a few small businesses and many residents commuting to nearby towns; community life is quiet and centred on village gatherings and the hall rather than commerce. The parish's compact population gives Stowe-by-Chartley a close‑knit, unhurried feel that attracts walkers and people seeking accessible countryside living not far from Stafford.
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