Coneygreaves Plantation

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

England

Coneygreaves Plantation

Great Chatwell — Great Chatwell Credit: P Gaskell

Coneygreaves Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated near the village of Wood, the plantation spans over a vast area and forms part of the larger Cannock Chase Forest.

The woodland is known for its diverse range of trees, including oak, birch, and pine, which create a rich tapestry of colors throughout the seasons. The forest floor is adorned with a variety of wildflowers, adding to the beauty of the landscape. Coneygreaves Plantation is also home to a thriving wildlife population, with deer, foxes, and numerous bird species frequently spotted in the area.

The woodland offers visitors a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and walkers. There are well-marked trails that wind through the forest, allowing visitors to explore the plantation at their own pace. The paths lead to scenic viewpoints, offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside.

Coneygreaves Plantation is also steeped in history, as it was once part of a larger medieval hunting ground. Today, remnants of ancient earthworks and ditches can still be seen, providing a glimpse into the area's past.

The woodland is managed by the Forestry Commission, ensuring its preservation and protection for future generations to enjoy. Overall, Coneygreaves Plantation is a hidden gem in Staffordshire, offering a serene escape into nature's embrace.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.739462/-2.2983183 or Grid Reference SJ7915. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Great Chatwell

Great Chatwell

Chadwell Mill Converted buildings at Chadwell Mill

Chadwell Mill

Converted buildings at Chadwell Mill

North Lynn Manor Farm Vernacular and modern farm buildings at North Lynn Manor Farm

North Lynn Manor Farm

Vernacular and modern farm buildings at North Lynn Manor Farm

Wood and cereal field

Wood and cereal field

Moreton road works

Moreton road works

Moreton Hall Farm Converted vernacular farm buildings at Moreton Hall Farm

Moreton Hall Farm

Converted vernacular farm buildings at Moreton Hall Farm

Teepees set up for the Shropshire Petal Fields event The Shropshire Petal Fields is an event which this year is open for just one week, from 4 August to 13 August, allowing people to walk around the flower-filled fields which are grown for Confetti.

Teepees set up for the Shropshire Petal Fields event

The Shropshire Petal Fields is an event which this year is open for just one week, from 4 August to 13 August, allowing people to walk around the flower-filled fields which are grown for Confetti.

Field of purple flowers The Shropshire Petal Fields is an event which this year is open for just one week, from 4 August to 13 August, allowing people to walk around the flower-filled fields which are grown for Confetti.

Field of purple flowers

The Shropshire Petal Fields is an event which this year is open for just one week, from 4 August to 13 August, allowing people to walk around the flower-filled fields which are grown for Confetti.

Harvesting the crops

Harvesting the crops

Shropshire Petal Fields The Shropshire Petal Fields is an event which this year is open for just one week, from 4 August to 13 August, allowing people to walk around the flower-filled fields which are grown for Confetti.

Shropshire Petal Fields

The Shropshire Petal Fields is an event which this year is open for just one week, from 4 August to 13 August, allowing people to walk around the flower-filled fields which are grown for Confetti.

Chadwell Mill building A 19th century water-driven grain mill, currently containing a remarkably-complete set of interior machinery and waterwheel. It was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101367627-chadwell-mill-sheriffhales" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101367627-chadwell-mill-sheriffhales">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> &amp; <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1367627" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1367627">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> in 1984, and at the time of my visit in late 2022 the owner said it had been recently bought for conversion to a home. Hopefully much/all of the surviving machinery, which is mentioned in the listing, will be turned into interior features.

Chadwell Mill building

A 19th century water-driven grain mill, currently containing a remarkably-complete set of interior machinery and waterwheel. It was Grade II listed Link

in 1984, and at the time of my visit in late 2022 the owner said it had been recently bought for conversion to a home. Hopefully much/all of the surviving machinery, which is mentioned in the listing, will be turned into interior features.

Great Chatwell House farmhouse The core of this substantial rural farmhouse is 18th century, with a later additional bay on the right. It was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1178111" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1178111">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> &amp; <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101178111-great-chatwell-house-farmhouse-and-attached-implement-shed-blymhill-and-weston-under-lizard" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101178111-great-chatwell-house-farmhouse-and-attached-implement-shed-blymhill-and-weston-under-lizard">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> in 1985, along with the single-storey implement shed seen here to its left (which looks to have been converted to residential use)

Great Chatwell House farmhouse

The core of this substantial rural farmhouse is 18th century, with a later additional bay on the right. It was Grade II listed Link

in 1985, along with the single-storey implement shed seen here to its left (which looks to have been converted to residential use)

Chatwell Court screen and entrance wall This mid 19th century construction is thought to incorporate a section of an earlier house, but was mainly built to smarten up the approach to Chatwell Court house a distance to the rear. It was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101374056-screen-and-entrance-wall-to-chatwell-court-driveway-blymhill-and-weston-under-lizard" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101374056-screen-and-entrance-wall-to-chatwell-court-driveway-blymhill-and-weston-under-lizard">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> &amp; <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1374056" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1374056">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> in 1985, and has recently been opened up by the removal of the large tree that overhung it a few years ago <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2462206">SJ7914 : A grand entrance</a>

Chatwell Court screen and entrance wall

This mid 19th century construction is thought to incorporate a section of an earlier house, but was mainly built to smarten up the approach to Chatwell Court house a distance to the rear. It was Grade II listed Link

in 1985, and has recently been opened up by the removal of the large tree that overhung it a few years ago SJ7914 : A grand entrance

Chadwell/Chatwell Lodge The maps and other sources are in slight disagreement about the exact spelling, but either way this was once The Cock Inn, lying pretty much right opposite <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5235506">SJ7914 : The Red Lion, Great Chatwell</a>. It dates from the early 18th century, with later alterations, and was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101374055-chatwell-lodge-blymhill-and-weston-under-lizard" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101374055-chatwell-lodge-blymhill-and-weston-under-lizard">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> &amp; <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1374055" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1374055">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> in 1985.

Chadwell/Chatwell Lodge

The maps and other sources are in slight disagreement about the exact spelling, but either way this was once The Cock Inn, lying pretty much right opposite SJ7914 : The Red Lion, Great Chatwell. It dates from the early 18th century, with later alterations, and was Grade II listed Link

in 1985.

Road with hedgerows Road with hedgerows near Keeper&#039;s Cottage

Road with hedgerows

Road with hedgerows near Keeper's Cottage

Orslow Manor Farm Modern and vernacular farm buildings at Orslow Manor Farm

Orslow Manor Farm

Modern and vernacular farm buildings at Orslow Manor Farm

Caravan Site

Caravan Site

Bolamsbrook cottages

Bolamsbrook cottages

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Coneygreaves Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SJ7915 (Lat: 52.739462, Lng: -2.2983183)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: South Staffordshire

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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