Ward in Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.051, -2.037 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 97 50 |
| Dialling code: | 01538 (Ipstones) |
Cheddleton is a largely rural ward in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England, sitting in the attractive Churnet Valley corridor where the historic Caldon Canal and river cut through rolling farmland. It lies close to the market town of Leek and within commuting distance of Stoke-on-Trent, giving it a mix of village tranquillity and easy access to larger centres.
The area has strong historic and industrial echoes – the preserved Cheddleton Flint Mill and the heritage Churnet Valley Railway recall the 18th–19th century canal and rail economy that served local pottery and mining, while today the ward combines agriculture, small local businesses and a lively community scene centred on village halls, pubs and schools. Longstanding families and newer residents contribute to an engaged local culture with a steady stream of walkers and heritage visitors drawn to the valley’s scenery and history.
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