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Ice House Plantation

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

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Ice House Plantation

Shropshire Union Canal - Stretton Aqueduct The Stretton Aqueduct carries the Shropshire Union Canal over the A5 Watling Street. It was constructed by Thomas Telford in 1832 at which time this stretch of the canal was known as the Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal. It is 30' (9.1 m) over the A5 road, though originally not quite as tall as in 1961–62, the road under it was lowered by c.4' (1.2 m) to allow taller vehicles to pass beneath. It is EH Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1039259" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1039259">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> See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7163556">SJ8710 : Shropshire Union Canal - A5 from Stretton Aqueduct</a> and for the view from the A5, see for example <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1785449">SJ8710 : Stretton Aqueduct for the Liverpool and Birmingham Canal</a>
Shropshire Union Canal - Stretton Aqueduct Credit: Rob Farrow

Ice House Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Staffordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is known for its diverse range of trees, wildlife, and historical significance. The plantation is situated within the broader Cannock Chase Forest, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The woodland boasts a variety of tree species, including oak, birch, beech, and pine, creating a rich and vibrant landscape throughout the seasons. The dense canopy provides a haven for wildlife, with an abundance of bird species such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes. Visitors to Ice House Plantation may also be lucky enough to spot deer, foxes, and rabbits amidst the tranquil surroundings.

One of the notable features of the plantation is its historic ice house, which gives the area its name. Built during the 18th century, the ice house was used to store ice and preserve food before the advent of refrigeration. The well-preserved structure serves as a reminder of the area's past and provides an intriguing glimpse into the lives of those who once lived and worked in the woodland.

Ice House Plantation is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a network of walking trails that wind through the woodland. These trails provide opportunities for peaceful strolls, wildlife spotting, and even picnicking in designated areas. The plantation is also valued for its educational and recreational potential, attracting school groups and nature lovers alike.

In conclusion, Ice House Plantation in Staffordshire is a captivating woodland retreat, rich in natural beauty and historical significance. With its diverse flora and fauna, as well as its intriguing ice house, it offers a unique and immersive experience for visitors of all ages.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.702857/-2.1712113 or Grid Reference SJ8811. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shropshire Union Canal - Stretton Aqueduct The Stretton Aqueduct carries the Shropshire Union Canal over the A5 Watling Street. It was constructed by Thomas Telford in 1832 at which time this stretch of the canal was known as the Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal. It is 30' (9.1 m) over the A5 road, though originally not quite as tall as in 1961–62, the road under it was lowered by c.4' (1.2 m) to allow taller vehicles to pass beneath. It is EH Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1039259" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1039259">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> See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7163556">SJ8710 : Shropshire Union Canal - A5 from Stretton Aqueduct</a> and for the view from the A5, see for example <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1785449">SJ8710 : Stretton Aqueduct for the Liverpool and Birmingham Canal</a>
Shropshire Union Canal - Stretton Aqueduct
The Stretton Aqueduct carries the Shropshire Union Canal over the A5 Watling Street. It was constructed by Thomas Telford in 1832 at which time this stretch of the canal was known as the Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal. It is 30' (9.1 m) over the A5 road, though originally not quite as tall as in 1961–62, the road under it was lowered by c.4' (1.2 m) to allow taller vehicles to pass beneath. It is EH Grade II listed LinkExternal link See also SJ8710 : Shropshire Union Canal - A5 from Stretton Aqueduct and for the view from the A5, see for example SJ8710 : Stretton Aqueduct for the Liverpool and Birmingham Canal
Shropshire Union Canal - A5 from Stretton Aqueduct Looking due east along the A5 (Roman Watling Street) from Telford's 1832 aqueduct. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7163551">SJ8710 : Shropshire Union Canal - Stretton Aqueduct</a> For the opposite view (from the A5, looking up at the aqueduct) see for example <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1785449">SJ8710 : Stretton Aqueduct for the Liverpool and Birmingham Canal</a>
Shropshire Union Canal - A5 from Stretton Aqueduct
Looking due east along the A5 (Roman Watling Street) from Telford's 1832 aqueduct. See also SJ8710 : Shropshire Union Canal - Stretton Aqueduct For the opposite view (from the A5, looking up at the aqueduct) see for example SJ8710 : Stretton Aqueduct for the Liverpool and Birmingham Canal
Lychgate, Stretton
Lychgate, Stretton
Congreve Lane and The Ivy House, Stretton
Congreve Lane and The Ivy House, Stretton
Field near The Ivy House, Stretton
Field near The Ivy House, Stretton
Stoney Lane, Stretton
Stoney Lane, Stretton
St John's church, Stretton A twelfth century chancel attached to a nineteenth century nave and transepts <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1374085?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1374085?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>
St John's church, Stretton
A twelfth century chancel attached to a nineteenth century nave and transepts LinkExternal link
St John's church, Stretton, east end The chancel dates from the twelfth century but the east window is an alteration of the fourteenth century <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1374085?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1374085?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>
St John's church, Stretton, east end
The chancel dates from the twelfth century but the east window is an alteration of the fourteenth century LinkExternal link
Houses and bins, Stretton
Houses and bins, Stretton
Aqueduct from the canal Grade II listed. Listing number 1039259. Aqueduct dated 1832. Thomas Telford Engineer. Cast iron box girder span, blue brick abutments with stone dressings. Single segmental arch below girders, taken to concave abutments with roll moulded stone string at springing level and bounded by engaged stone columns, taken up above corbelled stone towpath coping and ornamental cast iron parapet railings to slightly domed cappings. Cast inscription in centre panel of beam reads 'Birmingham and Liverpool Canal Thos'.
Aqueduct from the canal
Grade II listed. Listing number 1039259. Aqueduct dated 1832. Thomas Telford Engineer. Cast iron box girder span, blue brick abutments with stone dressings. Single segmental arch below girders, taken to concave abutments with roll moulded stone string at springing level and bounded by engaged stone columns, taken up above corbelled stone towpath coping and ornamental cast iron parapet railings to slightly domed cappings. Cast inscription in centre panel of beam reads 'Birmingham and Liverpool Canal Thos'.
Boats moored at Stretton Wharf On the Shropshire Union Canal.
Boats moored at Stretton Wharf
On the Shropshire Union Canal.
Stretton Aqueduct, Shropshire Union Canal The text on the iron trough aqueduct proclaims this to be the Birmingham and Liverpool [Junction] Canal, which ran from Nantwich to Autherley Junction outside Wolverhampton and later became part of the Shropshire Union system. The name of the engineer Thomas Telford is below. Telford also engineered the turnpike road that passes beneath it, the A5 London to Holyhead road.
Stretton Aqueduct, Shropshire Union Canal
The text on the iron trough aqueduct proclaims this to be the Birmingham and Liverpool [Junction] Canal, which ran from Nantwich to Autherley Junction outside Wolverhampton and later became part of the Shropshire Union system. The name of the engineer Thomas Telford is below. Telford also engineered the turnpike road that passes beneath it, the A5 London to Holyhead road.
Stretton Aqueduct, Shropshire Union Canal (detail) The text on the iron trough aqueduct proclaims this to be the Birmingham and Liverpool [Junction] Canal, which ran from Nantwich to Autherley Junction outside Wolverhampton and later became part of the Shropshire Union system. The name of the engineer Thomas Telford is below. Telford also engineered the turnpike road that passes beneath it, the A5 London to Holyhead road.
Stretton Aqueduct, Shropshire Union Canal (detail)
The text on the iron trough aqueduct proclaims this to be the Birmingham and Liverpool [Junction] Canal, which ran from Nantwich to Autherley Junction outside Wolverhampton and later became part of the Shropshire Union system. The name of the engineer Thomas Telford is below. Telford also engineered the turnpike road that passes beneath it, the A5 London to Holyhead road.
Watling Street north of Brewood in Staffordshire This is the A5 Watling Street, looking west towards Telford and Shrewsbury from the Shropshire Union Canal aqueduct. Before the M54 motorway was built this was a busy and sometimes congested trunk road.
Watling Street north of Brewood in Staffordshire
This is the A5 Watling Street, looking west towards Telford and Shrewsbury from the Shropshire Union Canal aqueduct. Before the M54 motorway was built this was a busy and sometimes congested trunk road.
Farmland by Watling Street in Staffordshire This is the A5 Watling Street, looking west towards Telford and Shrewsbury from the Shropshire Union Canal aqueduct near Stretton. Before the M54 motorway was built this was a busy and sometimes congested trunk road. Aquaduct Cottage is on the left. (Yes, aquaduct).
Farmland by Watling Street in Staffordshire
This is the A5 Watling Street, looking west towards Telford and Shrewsbury from the Shropshire Union Canal aqueduct near Stretton. Before the M54 motorway was built this was a busy and sometimes congested trunk road. Aquaduct Cottage is on the left. (Yes, aquaduct).
Watling Street [A5], from Stretton Aqueduct The aqueduct railings could do with a repaint. The former Roman road is also a civil parish boundary here - Brewood & Coven to the left/south, Lapley, Stretton & Wheaton Aston to the right/north.
Watling Street [A5], from Stretton Aqueduct
The aqueduct railings could do with a repaint. The former Roman road is also a civil parish boundary here - Brewood & Coven to the left/south, Lapley, Stretton & Wheaton Aston to the right/north.
Boatyard at Stretton Wharf On the Shropshire Union canal, just north of Stretton Aqueduct over the A5.
Boatyard at Stretton Wharf
On the Shropshire Union canal, just north of Stretton Aqueduct over the A5.
Stretton Aqueduct Telford's Birmingham & Liverpool Junction Canal crosses his Holyhead Road here, but encroaching vegetation mars the view of this fine structure.
Stretton Aqueduct
Telford's Birmingham & Liverpool Junction Canal crosses his Holyhead Road here, but encroaching vegetation mars the view of this fine structure.
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Ice House Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SJ8811 (Lat: 52.702857, Lng: -2.1712113)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: South Staffordshire

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Located within 500m of 52.702857,-2.1712113
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Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3800C693201
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Post Office
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: Post Office
Naptan Street: School Lane
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Lat/Long: 52.6989334/-2.1735075
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