Little Wood

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

England

Little Wood

Great Chatwell
Great Chatwell Credit: P Gaskell

Little Wood, Staffordshire (also known as Wood or Forest) is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated near the town of Stafford, Little Wood is surrounded by picturesque countryside and is known for its tranquil and idyllic setting.

The village is home to a close-knit community of residents, who enjoy the peaceful and rural lifestyle that Little Wood offers. The area is characterized by its lush greenery, with dense woodlands and rolling hills providing a stunning backdrop to the village.

Little Wood is also known for its rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to ancient times. There are several archaeological sites within the area, including ancient burial mounds and Roman remains, which attract history enthusiasts and researchers.

Despite its small size, the village offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a local pub, a village hall, and a small convenience store. The village also has a primary school, which serves the educational needs of the local children.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. Little Wood is also situated close to Cannock Chase, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which further enhances the area's appeal to nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Overall, Little Wood, Staffordshire is a charming village that offers a peaceful and scenic environment for its residents, as well as a rich history and access to beautiful natural landscapes.

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Little Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.743334/-2.2958414 or Grid Reference SJ8016. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Great Chatwell
Great Chatwell
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
Harvesting the crops
Harvesting the crops
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> & <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 LinkExternal link & LinkExternal 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> & <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 LinkExternal link & LinkExternal 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> & <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 LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1985.
Road with hedgerows Road with hedgerows near Keeper'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
A grand entrance The imposing wall, and fine entrance archway to Chatwell Court.
A grand entrance
The imposing wall, and fine entrance archway to Chatwell Court.
Disused mill at Great Chatwell
Disused mill at Great Chatwell
Farm track across Guy's Bank The public right of way (a bridleway) runs through a narrow strip of fenced land just over the hedge on the right, but you're hard pushed to see it, let alone follow it, in the summer, for undergrowth.
Farm track across Guy's Bank
The public right of way (a bridleway) runs through a narrow strip of fenced land just over the hedge on the right, but you're hard pushed to see it, let alone follow it, in the summer, for undergrowth.
The Orslow Brook at Coneygreaves Little more than a boggy ditch at this point, especially in near-drought conditions, it eventually runs into the Back Brook.
The Orslow Brook at Coneygreaves
Little more than a boggy ditch at this point, especially in near-drought conditions, it eventually runs into the Back Brook.
Bridleway at Coneygreaves Looking along the bridleway from Great Chatwell to Bromstead, towards the point where another splits off towards Moreton at the gate 100 yards away.
Bridleway at Coneygreaves
Looking along the bridleway from Great Chatwell to Bromstead, towards the point where another splits off towards Moreton at the gate 100 yards away.
A good attempt to block the bridleway A raingun was watering the potatoes just off shot to the left here; its hose reel had been left right across the bridleway, although a bike (or horse) could just about squeeze through against the hedge.
A good attempt to block the bridleway
A raingun was watering the potatoes just off shot to the left here; its hose reel had been left right across the bridleway, although a bike (or horse) could just about squeeze through against the hedge.
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Little Wood is located at Grid Ref: SJ8016 (Lat: 52.743334, Lng: -2.2958414)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: South Staffordshire

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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