Meerbrook in 1817

Description from A Topographical History of Staffordshire by William Pitt (1817)

MEERBROOK.

Meerbrook is a village situated about four miles to the north of Leek, in a valley, which, though originally bleak and unproductive, has, by skilful cultivation, been rendered pleasant and fertile. It is sheltered on the east by the Roches, two rocky hills which rise about half a mile distant. The parish or township extends to the river Dane to the NW and is diversified by hill and dale.

The Church is a small fabric of stone, with a square tower, which contains one bell: a small pinnacle of stone adorns the east end. It is a chapel of ease to Leek, and the Rev. James Turner is minister.