Black Plantation

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Black Plantation

Millennium Point Toposcope, Barlaston Downs — Millennium Point Toposcope, Barlaston Downs Credit: Brian Deegan

Black Plantation, Staffordshire, also known as Wood or Forest, is a notable natural feature located within the county of Staffordshire, England. This woodland area covers a vast expanse of approximately 500 acres and is located near the town of Cannock. The woodland is primarily composed of dense, mature trees, predominantly oak and birch, which create a unique and picturesque landscape for visitors to enjoy.

Black Plantation is renowned for its rich biodiversity and acts as a crucial habitat for a variety of plant and animal species. The woodland is home to a diverse range of flora, including bluebells, ferns, and various wildflowers, which carpet the forest floor during the spring season. The dense canopy provided by the towering trees creates a shaded and secluded environment, perfect for a tranquil walk or a peaceful escape from the bustle of urban life.

The woodland also features a network of walking trails and paths that wind their way through the trees, allowing visitors to explore the area and appreciate its natural beauty. These paths are well-maintained and offer an accessible route for walkers, joggers, and nature enthusiasts alike. Additionally, the plantation features designated picnic areas and benches, providing the perfect spot for visitors to rest and soak in the peaceful surroundings.

Black Plantation, Staffordshire, is a beloved natural resource for both locals and tourists, offering a serene and enchanting escape into nature. Its well-preserved and diverse ecosystem ensures that it remains a valuable asset for the local community and an important area for wildlife conservation.

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Millennium Point Toposcope, Barlaston Downs

Millennium Point Toposcope, Barlaston Downs

Mosty Lea Mill One of eleven former flint mills on the Moddershall Brook.

There was a mill near this site from the twelfth century. It was purchased by Stephen Townshend in 1716 for use as a fulling mill in wool cloth production. Converted by John and Ralph Baddeley in 1756 for flint milling it continued in this use until 1962.

Mosty Lea Mill

One of eleven former flint mills on the Moddershall Brook. There was a mill near this site from the twelfth century. It was purchased by Stephen Townshend in 1716 for use as a fulling mill in wool cloth production. Converted by John and Ralph Baddeley in 1756 for flint milling it continued in this use until 1962.

Mosty Lea Mill Preparing to start up the mill.

Mosty Lea Mill

Preparing to start up the mill.

Mosty Lea Mill - starting up the mill Having raised the sluices a few turns of the red handle is all it takes to start the flow between the millpool and waterwheel.

Mosty Lea Mill - starting up the mill

Having raised the sluices a few turns of the red handle is all it takes to start the flow between the millpool and waterwheel.

Mosty Lea Mill - starting up the wheel Water flows onto the backshot wheel.

Mosty Lea Mill - starting up the wheel

Water flows onto the backshot wheel.

Mosty Lea Mill - wheel in full flow The backshot wheel powers the flint grinding pan.

Mosty Lea Mill - wheel in full flow

The backshot wheel powers the flint grinding pan.

Mosty Lea Mill - Flint Grinding Pan The calcined flint and limestone blocks are rotated around the water filled grinding pan until a sufficiently fine grain size is achieved. The solution is tapped off into the washing tub.

Mosty Lea Mill - Flint Grinding Pan

The calcined flint and limestone blocks are rotated around the water filled grinding pan until a sufficiently fine grain size is achieved. The solution is tapped off into the washing tub.

Mosty Lea Mill - Washing Tub The washing tub allowed the finer residue to be separated from the coarser particles which were returned to the pan for further grinding. The timber paddles were manually operated to agitate the solution. The solution was run off into three settling tanks.

Mosty Lea Mill - Washing Tub

The washing tub allowed the finer residue to be separated from the coarser particles which were returned to the pan for further grinding. The timber paddles were manually operated to agitate the solution. The solution was run off into three settling tanks.

Mosty Lea Mill - Settling Tank The ground calcined flint was allowed to settle out of solution. Peg holes in the far corner allowed water to be progressively drained away. Once the required concentration was achieved the solution was pumped into barrel to be sent to the potteries. To avoid transporting water an additional drying stage was later incorporated in the manufacturing process allowing the material to be sold as a cake.

Mosty Lea Mill - Settling Tank

The ground calcined flint was allowed to settle out of solution. Peg holes in the far corner allowed water to be progressively drained away. Once the required concentration was achieved the solution was pumped into barrel to be sent to the potteries. To avoid transporting water an additional drying stage was later incorporated in the manufacturing process allowing the material to be sold as a cake.

Mosty Lea Mill - Drying Bed The final process was to dry the ground calcined flint to a cake on the heated drying bed.

On National Mills Weekend it was a spot for a couple of the &#039;Friends of Mosty Lea Mill&#039; to take a few minutes to discuss Stoke City&#039;s dismal performance at the FA Cup Final yesterday.

Mosty Lea Mill - Drying Bed

The final process was to dry the ground calcined flint to a cake on the heated drying bed. On National Mills Weekend it was a spot for a couple of the 'Friends of Mosty Lea Mill' to take a few minutes to discuss Stoke City's dismal performance at the FA Cup Final yesterday.

Mosty Lea Mill - East Elevation The mill converted from a fulling mill for cloth production to a flint mill in 1759. It has a single grinding pan driven by a backshot wheel. Flint was calcined on the site behind the mill.

Mosty Lea Mill - East Elevation

The mill converted from a fulling mill for cloth production to a flint mill in 1759. It has a single grinding pan driven by a backshot wheel. Flint was calcined on the site behind the mill.

Wetmore Mill One of eleven former flint grinding mills in the Moddershall valley. The mill has a turning backshot wheel.

Wetmore Mill

One of eleven former flint grinding mills in the Moddershall valley. The mill has a turning backshot wheel.

Waterwheel at Wetmore Mill The backshot wheel was turning steadily today. I assume that when it was operating commercially the water would have introduced at a higher level on the wheel.

Waterwheel at Wetmore Mill

The backshot wheel was turning steadily today. I assume that when it was operating commercially the water would have introduced at a higher level on the wheel.

Splashy Mill One of eleven former flint mills in the Moddershall valley. The mill has an overshot wheel.

Splashy Mill

One of eleven former flint mills in the Moddershall valley. The mill has an overshot wheel.

Mosty Lea Mill - Pit wheel The Pit Wheel shares a shaft with the external waterwheel and drives the Walloper by interlocking timber teeth.

Mosty Lea Mill - Pit wheel

The Pit Wheel shares a shaft with the external waterwheel and drives the Walloper by interlocking timber teeth.

Mosty Lea Mill - Wallower The Wallower turns horizontally under the grinding room floor. The paddles in the grinding pan are driven by the central shaft.

Power is taken off by the small gear to operate a small cylinder grinder.

Mosty Lea Mill - Wallower

The Wallower turns horizontally under the grinding room floor. The paddles in the grinding pan are driven by the central shaft. Power is taken off by the small gear to operate a small cylinder grinder.

Mosty Lea Mill - Cylinder Grinder Cylinder grinders replaced open pan grinders for preparing the calcined flint for the pottery industry. This machine is belt driven drawing power from the wallower wheel.

Mosty Lea Mill - Cylinder Grinder

Cylinder grinders replaced open pan grinders for preparing the calcined flint for the pottery industry. This machine is belt driven drawing power from the wallower wheel.

Mosty Lea Mill - Mill Pool The water drives a backshot wheel at the former flint mill. The mill and pool lie within the Kibblestone Scout Camp. The pool is used for rafting and water activities.

Mosty Lea Mill - Mill Pool

The water drives a backshot wheel at the former flint mill. The mill and pool lie within the Kibblestone Scout Camp. The pool is used for rafting and water activities.

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Black Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SJ9036 (Lat: 52.925395, Lng: -2.140882)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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