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Three Cornered Covert

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

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Three Cornered Covert

Enville windmill The tower mill on the edge of Enville Common built in 1800-1801 remained in use until 1870. The mill had four sails, boat cap and fantail. Little remains inside the shell except for sections of the turning ring for the boat cap. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.search.staffspasttrack.org.uk/engine/resource/default.asp?resource=11298" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.search.staffspasttrack.org.uk/engine/resource/default.asp?resource=11298">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>
Enville windmill Credit: John M

Three Cornered Covert is a wooded area located in Staffordshire, England. Situated in the heart of Staffordshire's countryside, this covert is known for its dense forest and natural beauty. Covering an approximate area of 200 acres, it offers a haven for wildlife and a tranquil escape for outdoor enthusiasts.

The woodland is primarily composed of native tree species such as oak, beech, and birch, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The thick canopy provides shelter for a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and warblers. Additionally, the forest floor is carpeted with an array of wildflowers, adding bursts of color to the landscape.

Three Cornered Covert is crisscrossed by a network of footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the area and immerse themselves in nature. The paths wind through the woods, leading to hidden clearings, babbling brooks, and peaceful picnic spots. Nature lovers can often spot deer, foxes, and rabbits while walking along these trails.

The woodland is not only a haven for wildlife but also a popular destination for outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography. The tranquility and natural beauty of Three Cornered Covert make it an ideal spot for those seeking solace and relaxation.

Overall, Three Cornered Covert in Staffordshire offers a picturesque and serene woodland experience. Its dense forest, diverse wildlife, and peaceful atmosphere make it a beloved destination for nature enthusiasts and a valuable natural asset for the local community.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.495559/-2.225948 or Grid Reference SO8488. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Enville windmill The tower mill on the edge of Enville Common built in 1800-1801 remained in use until 1870. The mill had four sails, boat cap and fantail. Little remains inside the shell except for sections of the turning ring for the boat cap. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.search.staffspasttrack.org.uk/engine/resource/default.asp?resource=11298" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.search.staffspasttrack.org.uk/engine/resource/default.asp?resource=11298">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>
Enville windmill
The tower mill on the edge of Enville Common built in 1800-1801 remained in use until 1870. The mill had four sails, boat cap and fantail. Little remains inside the shell except for sections of the turning ring for the boat cap. See LinkExternal link
Enville windmill The tower mill on the edge of Enville Common built in 1800-1801 remained in use until 1870. The mill had four sails, boat cap and fantail. Little remains inside the shell except for sections of the turning ring for the boat cap. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.search.staffspasttrack.org.uk/engine/resource/default.asp?resource=11298" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.search.staffspasttrack.org.uk/engine/resource/default.asp?resource=11298">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>
Enville windmill
The tower mill on the edge of Enville Common built in 1800-1801 remained in use until 1870. The mill had four sails, boat cap and fantail. Little remains inside the shell except for sections of the turning ring for the boat cap. LinkExternal link
Mill farm Estate farm in Mill Lane.
Mill farm
Estate farm in Mill Lane.
Spittlebrook Mill Estate property on the Enville Estate.
Spittlebrook Mill
Estate property on the Enville Estate.
Ashwood Marina near Kingswinford, Staffordshire Looking towards the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. The canal arm and basin were originally constructed to handle coal carrying narrow-boats from the railway which was built to connect with local collieries in 1827.
Ashwood Marina near Kingswinford, Staffordshire
Looking towards the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. The canal arm and basin were originally constructed to handle coal carrying narrow-boats from the railway which was built to connect with local collieries in 1827.
Ashwood Marina near Kingswinford, Staffordshire The defunct "lostlabours.co.uk" webpage informs us that "In 1827 James Foster of 'John Bradley & Co', the Iron-masters from Stourbridge, and Lord Dudley, (The Fourth Viscount Dudley & Ward) agreed to build a railway from Ashwood Basin, on the Staffs & Worcs Canal, to Shut End on Pensnett Chase." The railway was more recently owned by the National Coal Board. The basin, which extends well beyond the bend seen in the distance, is now an attractive marina for pleasure boats. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/657483">SO8688 : Viaduct across Ashwood Canal Basin, Staffordshire</a>
Ashwood Marina near Kingswinford, Staffordshire
The defunct "lostlabours.co.uk" webpage informs us that "In 1827 James Foster of 'John Bradley & Co', the Iron-masters from Stourbridge, and Lord Dudley, (The Fourth Viscount Dudley & Ward) agreed to build a railway from Ashwood Basin, on the Staffs & Worcs Canal, to Shut End on Pensnett Chase." The railway was more recently owned by the National Coal Board. The basin, which extends well beyond the bend seen in the distance, is now an attractive marina for pleasure boats. SO8688 : Viaduct across Ashwood Canal Basin, Staffordshire
Ashwood Marina near Kingswinford, Staffordshire This is a telephoto assisted image taken from Ashwood Lower Lane Bridge, looking towards the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. The junction is just beyond the furthest blue narrowboat. The defunct "lostlabours.co.uk" webpage informs us that "In 1827 James Foster of 'John Bradley & Co', the Iron-masters from Stourbridge, and Lord Dudley, (The Fourth Viscount Dudley & Ward) agreed to build a railway from Ashwood Basin, on the Staffs & Worcs Canal, to Shut End on Pensnett Chase." The railway was more recently owned by the National Coal Board. The basin is now an attractive marina for pleasure boats.
Ashwood Marina near Kingswinford, Staffordshire
This is a telephoto assisted image taken from Ashwood Lower Lane Bridge, looking towards the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. The junction is just beyond the furthest blue narrowboat. The defunct "lostlabours.co.uk" webpage informs us that "In 1827 James Foster of 'John Bradley & Co', the Iron-masters from Stourbridge, and Lord Dudley, (The Fourth Viscount Dudley & Ward) agreed to build a railway from Ashwood Basin, on the Staffs & Worcs Canal, to Shut End on Pensnett Chase." The railway was more recently owned by the National Coal Board. The basin is now an attractive marina for pleasure boats.
Farmland near Ashwood, Staffordshire Looking across the Wom and Smestow valleys. The canal arm, formerly a coal wharf, crosses the scene hidden in the dip by the pylon beyond this crop field. The water is now used as a marina for narrowboats and other pleasure craft.
Farmland near Ashwood, Staffordshire
Looking across the Wom and Smestow valleys. The canal arm, formerly a coal wharf, crosses the scene hidden in the dip by the pylon beyond this crop field. The water is now used as a marina for narrowboats and other pleasure craft.
Farmland near Ashwood, Staffordshire The bridleway leads from Ashwood to the A449 Kidderminster Road, then continues as Lodge Lane to Kingswinford. The terrain slopes left to the Wom and Smestow valleys.
Farmland near Ashwood, Staffordshire
The bridleway leads from Ashwood to the A449 Kidderminster Road, then continues as Lodge Lane to Kingswinford. The terrain slopes left to the Wom and Smestow valleys.
Bridleway towards Kingswinford, Staffordshire The bridleway leads between fields from Ashwood to the A449 Kidderminster Road, then continues as the surfaced Lodge Lane to Kingswinford. The terrain slopes left to the Smestow Valley.
Bridleway towards Kingswinford, Staffordshire
The bridleway leads between fields from Ashwood to the A449 Kidderminster Road, then continues as the surfaced Lodge Lane to Kingswinford. The terrain slopes left to the Smestow Valley.
Bridleway towards Kingswinford, Staffordshire The bridleway leads between fields from Ashwood to the A449 Kidderminster Road, then continues as the surfaced Lodge Lane to Kingswinford. Buildings at Ashwood Lodge Farm can be seen on the right behind the trees. The terrain slopes left to the Wom and Smestow valleys.
Bridleway towards Kingswinford, Staffordshire
The bridleway leads between fields from Ashwood to the A449 Kidderminster Road, then continues as the surfaced Lodge Lane to Kingswinford. Buildings at Ashwood Lodge Farm can be seen on the right behind the trees. The terrain slopes left to the Wom and Smestow valleys.
Bridleway to Ashwood, Staffordshire The bridleway has led between fields from the A449 Kidderminster Road, and meeting Doctor's Lane here.
Bridleway to Ashwood, Staffordshire
The bridleway has led between fields from the A449 Kidderminster Road, and meeting Doctor's Lane here.
Bridleway to Ashwood, Staffordshire The bridleway has led between fields from the A449 Kidderminster Road, and meeting Doctor's Lane by the cottages.
Bridleway to Ashwood, Staffordshire
The bridleway has led between fields from the A449 Kidderminster Road, and meeting Doctor's Lane by the cottages.
Bridleway towards Kingswinford, Staffordshire The bridleway leads between fields from Ashwood to the A449 Kidderminster Road, then continues as the surfaced Lodge Lane to Kingswinford. Buildings at Ashwood Lodge Farm can be seen on the right behind the trees.
Bridleway towards Kingswinford, Staffordshire
The bridleway leads between fields from Ashwood to the A449 Kidderminster Road, then continues as the surfaced Lodge Lane to Kingswinford. Buildings at Ashwood Lodge Farm can be seen on the right behind the trees.
Farmland near Ashwood, Staffordshire Looking across the Wom and Smestow valleys. The former coal wharf/canal arm crosses the scene, hidden in the dip beyond this crop field, by the electricity pylon. It is now a marina for pleasure boats.
Farmland near Ashwood, Staffordshire
Looking across the Wom and Smestow valleys. The former coal wharf/canal arm crosses the scene, hidden in the dip beyond this crop field, by the electricity pylon. It is now a marina for pleasure boats.
Farmland near Ashwood, Staffordshire This is a telephoto assisted view across the farm land of the wide Smestow Valley. Ashwood Marina is hidden in the dip this side of the electricity pylon. Narrowboats are just visible on the left on the short (about 500 metres) canal arm, formerly used as a coal wharf. The actual Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal crosses the view by the line of trees beyond the pylon.
Farmland near Ashwood, Staffordshire
This is a telephoto assisted view across the farm land of the wide Smestow Valley. Ashwood Marina is hidden in the dip this side of the electricity pylon. Narrowboats are just visible on the left on the short (about 500 metres) canal arm, formerly used as a coal wharf. The actual Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal crosses the view by the line of trees beyond the pylon.
Farmland near Ashwood, Staffordshire Looking towards Greens forge, this is a telephoto assisted view across the wide Smestow valley. Between the blossom covered hawthorns and the electricity pylon, the Wom Brook drifts leftwards towards its confluence with the Smestow River. Also, a 500 metre arm of canal which was originally a busy coal wharf terminates near the pylon. The water is now used as a marina for narrowboats and other pleasure craft. A buzzard soars near the power wires.
Farmland near Ashwood, Staffordshire
Looking towards Greens forge, this is a telephoto assisted view across the wide Smestow valley. Between the blossom covered hawthorns and the electricity pylon, the Wom Brook drifts leftwards towards its confluence with the Smestow River. Also, a 500 metre arm of canal which was originally a busy coal wharf terminates near the pylon. The water is now used as a marina for narrowboats and other pleasure craft. A buzzard soars near the power wires.
Bridleway to Ashwood, Staffordshire The bridleway has led between fields from the A449 Kidderminster Road, and meeting Doctor's Lane by the cottages. This telephoto assisted image was taken from near Ashwood Lodge.
Bridleway to Ashwood, Staffordshire
The bridleway has led between fields from the A449 Kidderminster Road, and meeting Doctor's Lane by the cottages. This telephoto assisted image was taken from near Ashwood Lodge.
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Three Cornered Covert is located at Grid Ref: SO8488 (Lat: 52.495559, Lng: -2.225948)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: South Staffordshire

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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