Chasetown
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| Chasetown | |
|---|---|
| Population | 3,581 (Census 2001) |
| OS grid reference | SK055085 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BURNTWOOD |
| Postcode district | WS7 |
| Dialling code | 01543 |
| Police | Staffordshire |
| Fire | Staffordshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Chasetown is an area in the town of Burntwood, and is split between the civil parishes of Burntwood and Hammerwich in Staffordshire, England.
Chasetown began as a coal mining village in the mid-18th century, at first known simply as Cannock Chase. By 1867 the village was known as Chasetown.There is today little evidence of the mining industry left in the area other than Chasewater reservoir which provided water for the canals that were used to transport coal to Birmingham and the Black Country, and Chasewater Light Railway which has been restored for leisure use. St Annes Church was the first church in England to have electric lights. Population is said to be around 9,000.
Chasetown Football Club, Burntwood Rugby Club and Chasetown Specialist Sports College are also based here.
The area was the site of a shock shooting, when 27-year old Richard Deakin was shot in his home on the morning of 5th July 2010. His home was located in Meadway Street in Chasetown[1].
Chasetown has a haunted house located on Chasewater lake. According to legend a man back in the 1800's brutally murdered his wife & children. The house can still be found there today although it's forbidden to enter due to the nature of past events.
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