Barton-under-Needwood
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Barton-under-Needwood is a large village in Staffordshire
, England
, a mile from the A38
between Burton upon Trent
and Lichfield
. It has a population of about 5000, many of whom commute to Burton or Lichfield or further afield to places such as Derby
or Birmingham
, which serves Barton and the surrounding villages.It has five pubs all owned by Marstons. Barton also has a large marina complex on the Trent and Mersey Canal
, home to some 300 narrow boats, with shops and restaurants.
Thomas Gisbourne
was curate of the village from 1783 to 1820, and was succeeded by his fourth son.
The village sports teams are based at the Holland Sports club, which has facilities for cricket, football, rugby, tennis, netball and tug of war. The club is named after the Holland family who were resident in Barton for 600 years from the 14th century to the mid 1900s. The earliest recorded member of the family was Richard de Holland who was involved in the Battle of Burton Bridge in the 1320s {see 'Records of the Holland Family' published by William Holland).
The Tug of War team have won many national and international honours since forming in 1970 - including the title 'Guinness World Record Holders' for a record in Tug of War Endurance which was created in 2000, being selected to represent England at the 2008 World Tug of War Championships in Sweden, and winning a World Open Silver Medal at the 2010 Championships in Pretoria, South Africa, see TWIF records (World Governing Body) 'Tug of War International Federation'.
Barton has four churches: St James C of E
, Methodist, Roman Catholic and Christadelphian.
Dunstall Hall is a stately home about a mile outside Barton in the hamlet of Dunstall. It is used as a conference centre and a venue for weddings.
The UK's first Travelodge
was opened in 1985 on the A38 just outside the village.
Between the 2005 and 2010 General Elections, the Needwood ward of East Staffordshire Borough Council(in which Barton-under-Needwood is the main settlement) was transferred from the Burton Parliamentary constituency
to Lichfield
.
Staffordshire
Staffordshire is a landlocked county in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes, the county is a NUTS 3 region and is one of four counties or unitary districts that comprise the "Shropshire and Staffordshire" NUTS 2 region. Part of the National Forest lies within its borders...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, a mile from the A38
A38 road
The A38, part of which is also known as the Devon Expressway, is a major A-class trunk road in England.The road runs from Bodmin in Cornwall to Mansfield in Nottinghamshire. It is long, making it one of the longest A-roads in England. It was formerly known as the Leeds — Exeter Trunk Road,...
between Burton upon Trent
Burton upon Trent
Burton upon Trent, also known as Burton-on-Trent or simply Burton, is a town straddling the River Trent in the east of Staffordshire, England. Its associated adjective is "Burtonian"....
and Lichfield
Lichfield
Lichfield is a cathedral city, civil parish and district in Staffordshire, England. One of eight civil parishes with city status in England, Lichfield is situated roughly north of Birmingham...
. It has a population of about 5000, many of whom commute to Burton or Lichfield or further afield to places such as Derby
Derby
Derby , is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands region of England. It lies upon the banks of the River Derwent and is located in the south of the ceremonial county of Derbyshire. In the 2001 census, the population of the city was 233,700, whilst that of the Derby Urban Area was 229,407...
or Birmingham
Birmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
Overview
The village has a Tudor church, several shops, and a village hall. Local infant/junior schools, and a larger secondary school are also located within the village: John Taylor High SchoolJohn Taylor High School
John Taylor High School is a comprehensive specialist-Science school located in the East Staffordshire village of Barton-under-Needwood, near Burton-on-Trent.Founded in 1957, the school was named in the honour of John Taylor, who grew up in the village....
, which serves Barton and the surrounding villages.It has five pubs all owned by Marstons. Barton also has a large marina complex on the Trent and Mersey Canal
Trent and Mersey Canal
The Trent and Mersey Canal is a in the East Midlands, West Midlands, and North West of England. It is a "narrow canal" for the vast majority of its length, but at the extremities—east of Burton upon Trent and west of Middlewich—it is a wide canal....
, home to some 300 narrow boats, with shops and restaurants.
Thomas Gisbourne
Thomas Gisbourne
Thomas Gisborne was an Anglican divine, priest and poet. He was a member of the Clapham Sect, who fought for the abolition of the slave trade in England.-Life:...
was curate of the village from 1783 to 1820, and was succeeded by his fourth son.
The village sports teams are based at the Holland Sports club, which has facilities for cricket, football, rugby, tennis, netball and tug of war. The club is named after the Holland family who were resident in Barton for 600 years from the 14th century to the mid 1900s. The earliest recorded member of the family was Richard de Holland who was involved in the Battle of Burton Bridge in the 1320s {see 'Records of the Holland Family' published by William Holland).
The Tug of War team have won many national and international honours since forming in 1970 - including the title 'Guinness World Record Holders' for a record in Tug of War Endurance which was created in 2000, being selected to represent England at the 2008 World Tug of War Championships in Sweden, and winning a World Open Silver Medal at the 2010 Championships in Pretoria, South Africa, see TWIF records (World Governing Body) 'Tug of War International Federation'.
Barton has four churches: St James C of E
Church of England
The Church of England is the officially established Christian church in England and the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The church considers itself within the tradition of Western Christianity and dates its formal establishment principally to the mission to England by St...
, Methodist, Roman Catholic and Christadelphian.
History
The name of the village had "under Needwood" added in 1327 {see a History of Barton under Needwood - Under the Needwood Tree 1995} to distinguish it from the other Bartons in England. In 1995 a written history of Barton under Needwood was produced, named "Under the Needwood Tree", by Steve Gardner, with the assistance of a book committee. In 2001 Steve published a sequel, "Life and Times in Barton", and in 2007 a further volume: "Memories of Old Barton".Dunstall Hall is a stately home about a mile outside Barton in the hamlet of Dunstall. It is used as a conference centre and a venue for weddings.
The UK's first Travelodge
Travelodge
Travelodge refers to several hotel chains around the world. Current operations include: the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand and Australia...
was opened in 1985 on the A38 just outside the village.
Between the 2005 and 2010 General Elections, the Needwood ward of East Staffordshire Borough Council(in which Barton-under-Needwood is the main settlement) was transferred from the Burton Parliamentary constituency
Burton (UK Parliament constituency)
Burton is a county constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election.-Boundaries:...
to Lichfield
Lichfield (UK Parliament constituency)
Lichfield is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election.- Boundaries :...
.
Notable Residents
- John Taylor - Ambassador for France to King Henry VIII, First Master of the RollsMaster of the RollsThe Keeper or Master of the Rolls and Records of the Chancery of England, known as the Master of the Rolls, is the second most senior judge in England and Wales, after the Lord Chief Justice. The Master of the Rolls is the presiding officer of the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal...
. A benefactor to Barton, responsible for the building of the present Church, between 1517 and 1533.
See also
- Holland Tug of War Club - The village tug of war team from Barton under Needwood who represented England in the 2008 World Championships: Web site: www.hollandtugofwar.co.uk
- Barton Gate Charity Steam Rally - An annual steam rally run in Barton to raise money for local charities. W: www.bartonsteam.co.uk
External links
- The Parish Of Barton Under Needwood In Staffordshire - G.E.Carey
- Barton's Railway - G.E.Carey
- History Of Thomas Russell, Draper (1529-1593) And Barton Under Needwood School - G.E.Carey
- The Barton Biz - Maps and a local guide to the businesses in Barton under Needwood
- Barton under Needwood Golf Society
- Barton Alrewas and Yoxall Darts League
- Barton-under-Needwood Christadelphians
- Holland Tug of War Club (http://www.hollandtugofwar.co.uk)
- Thomas Russell Junior School - Outdoor Pool Fundraising Campaign http://www.pool4all.org
- Barton under Needwood Community Forum