- Description
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St Anne’s Church, Chasetown is a striking 19th-century building set in the heart of Burntwood’s former mining community. Built in 1865 in a distinctive North Italian Romanesque style, the church features decorative brickwork, a prominent bellcote, and richly detailed interiors. The nave and aisles, chancel arches, and beautifully patterned brick arcade lend the building its Grade II* listed status.
Today, St Anne’s remains an active place of worship and community gathering, known for its music, services, and welcoming atmosphere. The surrounding churchyard is now full, with no new burial or ashes plots available. However, the site is far more than a place of rest - it is a living landscape, carefully maintained and ecologically significant.
Designated as a biodiversity alert site due to its rich grassland species, the churchyard is being preserved as a hay meadow, with wildflower planting and seasonal mowing to support floristic diversity. Deadwood, old stumps, bare ground, and varied habitats such as hedgerows, damp areas, and gravestones provide shelter for a wide range of invertebrates and wildlife.
Conservation workshops, community involvement, and regular ecological surveys help build a clearer picture of the species that call the churchyard home.
Additionally, the churchyard contains four Commonwealth war graves, respectfully maintained as part of the site’s heritage.
Visitors are welcome to explore this peaceful and historically rich space, which blends spiritual, natural, and cultural value.
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- How to report problems
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In an emergency always call 999. You can also report a crime online at Staffordshire Police website or call 101 for non-emergency.
To report a maintenance issue, please fill in our online report form, or if urgent call 01543 308867.
- Management plan
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We maintain the churchyard which includes:
- Grass cutting completed monthly between March and October.
- Trees inspected in accordance with our tree management procedure and attended to as needed.
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