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Intake Plantation

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Intake Plantation

Woodland by Shropshire Union Canal
Woodland by Shropshire Union Canal Credit: P Gaskell

Intake Plantation is a beautiful woodland located in Staffordshire, England. Spanning over an area of approximately 200 acres, it is a thriving forest known for its diverse range of flora and fauna. The plantation is situated on the outskirts of a small village, surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside.

The woodland is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, creating a stunning display of vibrant colors during the autumn months. The dense canopy provides ample shade, making it a perfect destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers, especially during the hot summer days.

Intake Plantation is home to a plethora of wildlife, attracting birdwatchers and animal lovers alike. Visitors can expect to spot various species of birds, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, as well as small mammals like squirrels and rabbits. Additionally, the plantation hosts a rich variety of plant life, including wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to its natural beauty.

The woodland offers numerous walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore its enchanting surroundings. There are also designated picnic areas and benches for those seeking a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere.

Intake Plantation is a cherished natural gem in Staffordshire, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. With its stunning scenery and abundant wildlife, it is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.753106/-2.2400512 or Grid Reference SJ8317. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Woodland by Shropshire Union Canal
Woodland by Shropshire Union Canal
Gate House
Gate House
Church of St Edith Benchmark The OS Cut Benchmark within the tower of the Church of St Edith, Church Eaton, Staffordshire. It was last levelled by the OS in 1961. What3Words = responded.sprinkle.tidy
Church of St Edith Benchmark
The OS Cut Benchmark within the tower of the Church of St Edith, Church Eaton, Staffordshire. It was last levelled by the OS in 1961. What3Words = responded.sprinkle.tidy
Cast iron canal milepost near Turnover Bridge This original cast-iron post dates from around 1835, and was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116601-milepost-shropshire-union-canal-45-miles-to-south-of-norbury-junction-church-eaton#.YVMvSLhKjIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116601-milepost-shropshire-union-canal-45-miles-to-south-of-norbury-junction-church-eaton#.YVMvSLhKjIU">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/1116601" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1116601">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 Turnover Bridge
This original cast-iron post dates from around 1835, and was Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1972.
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.
Turnover Bridge (no 26) on the Shropshire Union canal Turnover Bridge here dates from the early 1830s when the canal was built; the name refers to the design which allowed a horse to cross the canal on the turnover without needing to be unhitched from the barge. Relatively uncommon in the countryside, but there are more numerous examples on the canals in urban areas - such as Birmingham, for instance. It was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101259092-shropshire-union-canal-turnover-bridge-number-26-at-sj-832-171-church-eaton#.YVSC8prMLIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101259092-shropshire-union-canal-turnover-bridge-number-26-at-sj-832-171-church-eaton#.YVSC8prMLIU">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/1259092" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1259092">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.
Turnover Bridge (no 26) on the Shropshire Union canal
Turnover Bridge here dates from the early 1830s when the canal was built; the name refers to the design which allowed a horse to cross the canal on the turnover without needing to be unhitched from the barge. Relatively uncommon in the countryside, but there are more numerous examples on the canals in urban areas - such as Birmingham, for instance. It was Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1991.
Shropshire Union Canal - Castle Cutting Bridge (No. 30) Looking back southwards from the rear of our boat as we had just passed under Bridge Number 30, known as Castle Cutting Bridge. In the distance can be seen Bridge No.29 (Wood Eaton Bridge). The bridge is EH Grade II listed: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1243052?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1243052?section=official-list-entry">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>
Shropshire Union Canal - Castle Cutting Bridge (No. 30)
Looking back southwards from the rear of our boat as we had just passed under Bridge Number 30, known as Castle Cutting Bridge. In the distance can be seen Bridge No.29 (Wood Eaton Bridge). The bridge is EH Grade II listed: LinkExternal link
Shropshire Union Canal - Ryehill Cutting Bridge (No.23) This is bridge number 23 on the Shropshire Union Canal and is known as Ryehill Cutting Bridge. This is the view southwards through it. The bridge is EH Grade II listed: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1243055?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1243055?section=official-list-entry">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>
Shropshire Union Canal - Ryehill Cutting Bridge (No.23)
This is bridge number 23 on the Shropshire Union Canal and is known as Ryehill Cutting Bridge. This is the view southwards through it. The bridge is EH Grade II listed: LinkExternal link
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Intake Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SJ8317 (Lat: 52.753106, Lng: -2.2400512)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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