Chase Covert

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Chase Covert

Groot Tree, Brockton Coppice, Cannock Chase Old Oak Tree, maybe 500+ years old.
Groot Tree, Brockton Coppice, Cannock Chase Credit: Brian Deegan

Chase Covert is a picturesque woodland area located in Staffordshire, England. Covering approximately 400 hectares, it is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The woodland is part of the larger Cannock Chase, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Chase Covert is characterized by its diverse range of flora and fauna. The woodland is home to a variety of tree species, including oak, birch, and pine. These trees provide a rich habitat for many animals, such as deer, foxes, and a wide array of bird species. The area is also known for its ancient heathland, which supports unique plant species like heather and gorse.

Visitors to Chase Covert can enjoy a multitude of activities. There are numerous walking trails and cycling routes that crisscross the woodland, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. The area is also popular for horse riding, with designated bridleways available for equestrian enthusiasts.

Chase Covert is not only a place of natural beauty but also of historical significance. The area has a rich heritage, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Stone Age. There are several archaeological sites within the woodland, including burial mounds and ancient settlements.

Overall, Chase Covert in Staffordshire offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its stunning woodland scenery, diverse wildlife, and opportunities for outdoor activities, it is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

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Chase Covert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.783646/-2.0418274 or Grid Reference SJ9720. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Groot Tree, Brockton Coppice, Cannock Chase Old Oak Tree, maybe 500+ years old.
Groot Tree, Brockton Coppice, Cannock Chase
Old Oak Tree, maybe 500+ years old.
Southern end of the bridleway The track from Walton on the Hill, which runs in a generally southeasterly direction, emerges here onto Sawpit Lane at Brocton.
Southern end of the bridleway
The track from Walton on the Hill, which runs in a generally southeasterly direction, emerges here onto Sawpit Lane at Brocton.
Dovecot at Brocton Hall In the grounds of Brocton Hall, which is now the golf club, this 18th century former dovecot was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116692-dovecote-at-brocton-hall-brocton#.Yle9wOjMI2w" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116692-dovecote-at-brocton-hall-brocton#.Yle9wOjMI2w">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/1116692" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1116692">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 1968.
Dovecot at Brocton Hall
In the grounds of Brocton Hall, which is now the golf club, this 18th century former dovecot was Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1968.
Brocton Hall Originally the 18th century hall had a third floor, but this was lost to a fire around the start of WWII, and was never rebuilt. The hall is now the clubhouse of the golf club, and attracted a Grade II listing <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116688-brocton-hall-brocton#.Yle__ujMI2w" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116688-brocton-hall-brocton#.Yle__ujMI2w">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/1116688" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1116688">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 1953.
Brocton Hall
Originally the 18th century hall had a third floor, but this was lost to a fire around the start of WWII, and was never rebuilt. The hall is now the clubhouse of the golf club, and attracted a Grade II listing LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1953.
Ruins of a medieval building behind Brocton Hall Tucked away, attached to the wall of the large rear kitchen garden of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7146661">SJ9619 : Brocton Hall</a>, these stone arches are the remains of an unknown building that once lay somewhere nearby. Despite the lack of detail, they were Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116745-ruins-to-north-west-of-brocton-hall-brocton#.YlfBVujMI2w" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101116745-ruins-to-north-west-of-brocton-hall-brocton#.YlfBVujMI2w">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/1116745" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1116745">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 1968.
Ruins of a medieval building behind Brocton Hall
Tucked away, attached to the wall of the large rear kitchen garden of SJ9619 : Brocton Hall, these stone arches are the remains of an unknown building that once lay somewhere nearby. Despite the lack of detail, they were Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1968.
Filling station on the Cannock Road, A34, at Newtown Petrol at this point in time was for sale at £1.239 per litre, with diesel a few pence more than that.
Filling station on the Cannock Road, A34, at Newtown
Petrol at this point in time was for sale at £1.239 per litre, with diesel a few pence more than that.
Freda's Grave, Brockton, Cannock Chase A marble memorial for the mascot of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, Freda was a Harlequin Great Dane dog who died on Cannock Chase in 1918.  

The Grave was replaced in 1964 after being vandalised and again in 2001.
Freda's Grave, Brockton, Cannock Chase
A marble memorial for the mascot of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, Freda was a Harlequin Great Dane dog who died on Cannock Chase in 1918. The Grave was replaced in 1964 after being vandalised and again in 2001.
Fallow deer in hollow of old quarry There are around fifty deer in the image in open ground close to the village of Brocton on Cannock Chase. Maps indicate a quarry face of unknown height beyond the animals, screened by the woodland.
Fallow deer in hollow of old quarry
There are around fifty deer in the image in open ground close to the village of Brocton on Cannock Chase. Maps indicate a quarry face of unknown height beyond the animals, screened by the woodland.
Summer Groot, Cannock Chase I can't walk around Cannock without calling to see if he is still standing
Summer Groot, Cannock Chase
I can't walk around Cannock without calling to see if he is still standing
Oak at Brocton Coppice The Oak at the three way intersection of Walking Tracks at the Western entrance to the Brocton Coppice Ancient Oak Woodland.
Oak at Brocton Coppice
The Oak at the three way intersection of Walking Tracks at the Western entrance to the Brocton Coppice Ancient Oak Woodland.
Site of P.O.W. Camp at Cannock Chase 1914-1918 A small P.O.W. camp for U Boat crew was part of the Army Base. Some of the Prison Guards were men from the New Zealand Rifles, including my Father.
Site of P.O.W. Camp at Cannock Chase 1914-1918
A small P.O.W. camp for U Boat crew was part of the Army Base. Some of the Prison Guards were men from the New Zealand Rifles, including my Father.
Freda's Grave, Cannock Chase It is said that Freda was a Dalmatian dog, but others say she was a Harlequin Great Dane.  Her collar and lead are kept in a military museum in New Zealand.
Freda's Grave, Cannock Chase
It is said that Freda was a Dalmatian dog, but others say she was a Harlequin Great Dane. Her collar and lead are kept in a military museum in New Zealand.
The Green, Brocton
The Green, Brocton
Village Green, Brocton
Village Green, Brocton
All Saints, Brocton
All Saints, Brocton
All Saints, Brocton
All Saints, Brocton
The Green, Brocton
The Green, Brocton
Curious deer on Cannock Chase We tried to get closer but the presence of 2 dogs says it all and she turned to her right and vanished into the undergrowth. Quite a common sight in this part of the world :-)
Curious deer on Cannock Chase
We tried to get closer but the presence of 2 dogs says it all and she turned to her right and vanished into the undergrowth. Quite a common sight in this part of the world :-)
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Chase Covert is located at Grid Ref: SJ9720 (Lat: 52.783646, Lng: -2.0418274)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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