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Ashley

Ashley in north-west Staffordshire is a small attractive village. The name 'Ashley' means the 'forest clearing by the ash tree'. The village has grown to be well populated with some well-adapted modern housing.

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The town is also home to some historic landmarks.
The tomb of Gilbert Gerard and his wife is an impressive structure, and close to the Ashley Parish Church is a man-made mound which is rumoured to be the site of an ancient burial ground for Black Death victims!? Spooky!

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last updated: 08/09/2009 at 14:44
created: 16/09/2008

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