It is in a deep valley, between two hills that gradually descend from the eastern border of the Needwood Forest, and is 4 miles (6.4 km) west-southwest of Burton upon Trent.

The sandstone Parish Church of St. Michael is a 13th-century building which was substantially enlarged and altered in the 15th century.

[2] Beside the church stands the Old Rectory which was built in the early 18th century (1704 has been found written on the plaster inside the house) for William Binckes, Dean of Lichfield.

Noted for its fine Georgian architecture is also a Grade II* listed building.

[3] In 2008, this house was one of four finalists in the "England's Finest Parsonage" contest featured in Country Life (magazine).