The 1894 OS map[1] indicates Stoke was a very small village, perhaps qualifying as a hamlet. Two farms are listed: Hopgoods and Summerbee. Additionally, there is a Methodist chapel, the "White Hart" public house and a moderate number of further dwellings,
The White Hart pub remains extant, however the days it is open are significantly limited. Arguably, it should be considered a private house, that is occasionally used as a service venue.[2]
There are eight grade two listed buildings in Stoke,[3] although the number of historic houses is far greater. As with many villages in the area, there are a large number of thatched houses in the vernacular style.
