Coal Pit Bank Coverts

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Coal Pit Bank Coverts

Plardiwick Bridge, Shropshire Union Canal Erected around 1830 as an agricultural accommodation bridge, and Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101273080-plardiwick-bridge-no-36-at-sj-815-206-gnosall#.YS5APo5KjIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101273080-plardiwick-bridge-no-36-at-sj-815-206-gnosall#.YS5APo5KjIU">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/1273080" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1273080">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 Oct 1991.
Plardiwick Bridge, Shropshire Union Canal Credit: Richard Law

Coal Pit Bank Coverts is a woodland area located in Staffordshire, England. Spanning over a vast area, it is characterized by dense trees and lush vegetation, making it a haven for various wildlife species and a popular destination for nature enthusiasts.

The woodland is primarily composed of deciduous trees such as oak, beech, and birch, which create a rich and diverse habitat. The forest floor is covered with a thick carpet of fallen leaves, providing a natural habitat for a wide range of plants and fungi. Bluebells, primroses, and wild garlic are just a few of the flora that can be found in the coverts.

The forest is home to an array of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a plethora of bird species. It is particularly known for its bird population, with species such as the great spotted woodpecker, tawny owl, and chiffchaff commonly spotted in the area. Birdwatchers flock to Coal Pit Bank Coverts to observe and document these feathered residents.

The woodland also features various footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty. These paths wind through the trees, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Additionally, the coverts are equipped with picnic areas, making it an ideal spot for a family day out or a peaceful retreat.

Coal Pit Bank Coverts, with its diverse flora and fauna and serene atmosphere, offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Its natural beauty and wildlife make it a cherished and protected area, providing a valuable habitat for both plants and animals alike.

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Plardiwick Bridge, Shropshire Union Canal Erected around 1830 as an agricultural accommodation bridge, and Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101273080-plardiwick-bridge-no-36-at-sj-815-206-gnosall#.YS5APo5KjIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101273080-plardiwick-bridge-no-36-at-sj-815-206-gnosall#.YS5APo5KjIU">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/1273080" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1273080">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 Oct 1991.
Plardiwick Bridge, Shropshire Union Canal
Erected around 1830 as an agricultural accommodation bridge, and Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in Oct 1991.
Cast iron rope fender at Plardiwick Bridge One of the two well-worn rope fenders on the bridge at Plardiwick. It's included in the Grade II listing that the bridge holds.
Cast iron rope fender at Plardiwick Bridge
One of the two well-worn rope fenders on the bridge at Plardiwick. It's included in the Grade II listing that the bridge holds.
Parks Bridge (no 27) on the Shropshire Union Canal A rural accommodation bridge dating from the early 1830s, which attracted a Grade II listing <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101273253-shropshire-union-canal-parks-bridge-number-27-at-sj-831-173-church-eaton#.YVMwN7hKjIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101273253-shropshire-union-canal-parks-bridge-number-27-at-sj-831-173-church-eaton#.YVMwN7hKjIU">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/1273253" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1273253">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 1991. It carries no right of way, but is used by local walkers on a circuit of the woods to the south.
Parks Bridge (no 27) on the Shropshire Union Canal
A rural accommodation bridge dating from the early 1830s, which attracted a Grade II listing LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1991. It carries no right of way, but is used by local walkers on a circuit of the woods to the south.
Cast iron rope fender on Parks Bridge One of the original 1830s installations, which shows significant signs of use, and forms part of the bridge's Grade II listing. The visible brickwork on the towpath beneath the bridge is original too.
Cast iron rope fender on Parks Bridge
One of the original 1830s installations, which shows significant signs of use, and forms part of the bridge's Grade II listing. The visible brickwork on the towpath beneath the bridge is original too.
Parks Barn Bridge (no 28) on the Shropshire Union Canal Parks Barn Bridge carries a track (now a footpath) called Oscote Lane over the canal. It dates from the early 1830s, and was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101258848-shropshire-union-canal-parks-barn-bridge-number-28-at-sj-831-177-church-eaton#.YVMx57hKjIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101258848-shropshire-union-canal-parks-barn-bridge-number-28-at-sj-831-177-church-eaton#.YVMx57hKjIU">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/1258848" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1258848">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 1991.
Parks Barn Bridge (no 28) on the Shropshire Union Canal
Parks Barn Bridge carries a track (now a footpath) called Oscote Lane over the canal. It dates from the early 1830s, and was Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1991.
Cast iron rope fender on Parks Barn Bridge One of the original 1830s installations, which shows significant signs of use, and forms part of the bridge's Grade II listing. The towropes have also scarred the sandstone of the bridge just above the fender.
Cast iron rope fender on Parks Barn Bridge
One of the original 1830s installations, which shows significant signs of use, and forms part of the bridge's Grade II listing. The towropes have also scarred the sandstone of the bridge just above the fender.
Wood Eaton Bridge (no 29) on the Shropshire Union Canal Wood Eaton Bridge dates from the 1830s, and carries Broad Lane between Goosemoor and Wood Eaton over the cut. It was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101259113-shropshire-union-canal-wood-eaton-bridge-number-29-at-sj-831-181-church-eaton#.YVM1X7hKjIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101259113-shropshire-union-canal-wood-eaton-bridge-number-29-at-sj-831-181-church-eaton#.YVM1X7hKjIU">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/1259113" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1259113">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 1991.
Wood Eaton Bridge (no 29) on the Shropshire Union Canal
Wood Eaton Bridge dates from the 1830s, and carries Broad Lane between Goosemoor and Wood Eaton over the cut. It was Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1991.
Cast iron rope fender on Wood Eaton Bridge One of two very similar, well-worn rope fenders on the bridge. They are included in the bridge's Grade II listing
Cast iron rope fender on Wood Eaton Bridge
One of two very similar, well-worn rope fenders on the bridge. They are included in the bridge's Grade II listing
Castle Cutting Bridge (no 30) on the Shropshire Union Canal An accommodation bridge, giving access to The Home Farm, which was constructed around 1830 at the same time as the canal. It attracted a Grade II listing <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101243052-shropshire-union-canal-castle-cutting-bridge-number-30-at-sj-830-185-church-eaton#.YVNJSbhKjIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101243052-shropshire-union-canal-castle-cutting-bridge-number-30-at-sj-830-185-church-eaton#.YVNJSbhKjIU">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/1243052" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1243052">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 October 1991.
Castle Cutting Bridge (no 30) on the Shropshire Union Canal
An accommodation bridge, giving access to The Home Farm, which was constructed around 1830 at the same time as the canal. It attracted a Grade II listing LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in October 1991.
Cast iron rope fender on Castle Cutting Bridge One of a pair of original (1830s) rope fenders on the bridge, which form part of its Grade II listing.
Cast iron rope fender on Castle Cutting Bridge
One of a pair of original (1830s) rope fenders on the bridge, which form part of its Grade II listing.
Cast iron canal milepost near Wood Eaton This original cast-iron post dates from around 1835, and was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116701-milepost-shropshire-union-canal-35-miles-to-south-of-norbury-junction-church-eaton#.YVNLR7hKjIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116701-milepost-shropshire-union-canal-35-miles-to-south-of-norbury-junction-church-eaton#.YVNLR7hKjIU">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/1116701" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1116701">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 1972.
Cast iron canal milepost near Wood Eaton
This original cast-iron post dates from around 1835, and was Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1972.
The Cowley Double Road Bridge (no 31) on the Shropshire Union Dating from the early 1830s, this accommodation bridge attracted a Grade II listing <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101243058-shropshire-union-canal-cowley-double-road-bridge-number-31-at-sj-829-189-gnosall#.YVR7oZrMLIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101243058-shropshire-union-canal-cowley-double-road-bridge-number-31-at-sj-829-189-gnosall#.YVR7oZrMLIU">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/1243058" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1243058">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 1991. The original rope fenders and the brick towpath immediately beneath the bridge are included in the listing.

Note: The bridge did formerly carry a driveway (no longer in existence) to Wood Eaton Manor (now The Home Farm) about 620 metres (680 yards) to the south-east.
The Cowley Double Road Bridge (no 31) on the Shropshire Union
Dating from the early 1830s, this accommodation bridge attracted a Grade II listing LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1991. The original rope fenders and the brick towpath immediately beneath the bridge are included in the listing. Note: The bridge did formerly carry a driveway (no longer in existence) to Wood Eaton Manor (now The Home Farm) about 620 metres (680 yards) to the south-east.
Cast iron rope fender on Cowley Double Road bridge One of the two original rope fenders on the bridge, which are included in the 1991 Grade II listing assigned to the structure. It has been heavily scored by the towropes used to pull barges when they were horsedrawn.
Cast iron rope fender on Cowley Double Road bridge
One of the two original rope fenders on the bridge, which are included in the 1991 Grade II listing assigned to the structure. It has been heavily scored by the towropes used to pull barges when they were horsedrawn.
Cowley Bridge (no 32) on the Shropshire Union Cowley Bridge dates from the early 1830s when the canal was cut through this part of the county, and attracted a Grade II listing <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101243059-shropshire-union-canal-cowley-bridge-number-32-at-sj-827-192-gnosall#.YVR_FprMLIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101243059-shropshire-union-canal-cowley-bridge-number-32-at-sj-827-192-gnosall#.YVR_FprMLIU">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/1243059" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1243059">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 1991. The listing includes the two cast iron rope fenders, and a section of brick & stone towpath immediately beneath the bridge.
Cowley Bridge (no 32) on the Shropshire Union
Cowley Bridge dates from the early 1830s when the canal was cut through this part of the county, and attracted a Grade II listing LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1991. The listing includes the two cast iron rope fenders, and a section of brick & stone towpath immediately beneath the bridge.
Cast iron rope fender on Cowley Bridge One of the two original (1830s) rope fenders on the bridge, scored by years of muddy towropes being dragged against them in the days of horsedrawn barges. The fenders and brick towpath between them are included in the bridge's Grade II listing.
Cast iron rope fender on Cowley Bridge
One of the two original (1830s) rope fenders on the bridge, scored by years of muddy towropes being dragged against them in the days of horsedrawn barges. The fenders and brick towpath between them are included in the bridge's Grade II listing.
Canalside scene in Gnosall Heath These quackers came over to say hello.
Canalside scene in Gnosall Heath
These quackers came over to say hello.
Canalside scene in Gnosall Heath Canals always succeed at being colourful.
Canalside scene in Gnosall Heath
Canals always succeed at being colourful.
The Boat Inn pub in Gnosall Heath Best pub I know.
The Boat Inn pub in Gnosall Heath
Best pub I know.
Show me another place!

Coal Pit Bank Coverts is located at Grid Ref: SJ8118 (Lat: 52.767312, Lng: -2.2684521)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

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