Black Wood

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Black Wood

View to Millennium Green, Hixon, Staffordshire The view is taken from the car park. The Bank House public house is immediately behind the camera. The Hixon Millennium Green was opened on January 1st 2000 as part of a nationwide series of Millennium Greens in England each managed by trustees. — View to Millennium Green, Hixon, Staffordshire Credit: Rod Grealish

Black Wood is a dense and picturesque forest located in the county of Staffordshire, England. This ancient woodland covers an area of approximately 100 hectares and is situated near the town of Woodseaves, just a few miles from the bustling city of Stafford.

The forest gets its name from the dark and mysterious appearance of the trees, which are predominantly oak and beech. These towering trees create a canopy that blocks out much of the sunlight, giving the forest an enchanting and otherworldly atmosphere. The woodland floor is covered in a thick layer of fallen leaves and moss, adding to the sense of tranquility and natural beauty.

Black Wood is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with many species of wildflowers, ferns, and fungi making their homes among the trees. The forest is also a haven for wildlife, including deer, squirrels, and various bird species, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

The forest is crisscrossed by a network of walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its hidden corners and discover its unique charms. These trails lead to viewpoints that offer breathtaking vistas of the surrounding countryside and the nearby River Sow.

Black Wood is a cherished natural treasure in Staffordshire, attracting visitors from near and far who seek solace in its peaceful ambiance and marvel at its timeless beauty. Whether it's for a leisurely stroll, a picnic, or a chance to reconnect with nature, this ancient forest never fails to captivate and inspire all who venture within its depths.

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Black Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.828492/-2.0120539 or Grid Reference SJ9925. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View to Millennium Green, Hixon, Staffordshire

The view is taken from the car park. The Bank House public house is immediately behind the camera. The Hixon Millennium Green was opened on January 1st 2000 as part of a nationwide series of Millennium Greens in England each managed by trustees.

Rod Grealish

Stowe by Chartley, St John the Baptist

Dave Kelly

The Church of St John at Stowe-by-Chartley

Viewed from the north-west.

Peter Wood

Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G3875

This can be found on the roadside wall of Bistro le Coq (former Cock Inn) in Stowe-by-Chartley. For more detail see : Link

Peter Wood

St John the Baptist Church, Stowe-by-Chartley

JThomas

Bistro Le Coq, Stowe-by-Chartley

Bar restaurant on Station Road.

JThomas

Sign for the Bistro Le Coq, Stowe-by-Chartley

JThomas

Victorian postbox on Station Road, Stowe-by-Chartley

Postbox No. ST18 64. See SK0027 : Outbuilding, Bistro Le Coq, Stowe-by-Chartley for context.

JThomas

Outbuilding, Bistro Le Coq, Stowe-by-Chartley

On Station Road. Showing position of Victorian Postbox No. ST18 64. See SK0027 : Victorian postbox on Station Road, Stowe-by-Chartley for postbox.

JThomas

St. Peter's Church, Hixon

The 19th century parish church of Saint Peter is a Grade II listed building, in the early English Gothic style and was designed and built by the English Gothic revival architect George Gilbert Scott. The site for the church was given by Lord Talbot and had previously been occupied by a windmill: this gives the church an unusual location on high ground, away from the road, on the edge of the village. The foundation stone was laid by the Marchioness of Lothian in July 1846. The Church was consecrated on St. Peter's Day 1848 (Tuesday, 29 June) by the then Bishop of Lichfield, John Lonsdale. The church is part of the combined Mid-Trent Churches benefice of the Diocese of Lichfield, covering ten churches across eight parishes. Link

Brian Deegan

St. John The Baptist Church, Stowe-By-Chartley

C12 church restored 1866 by Habershon & Pite, north aisle added 1879. The 3-stage tower is C13 but has C15 bell stage details and embattled parapet. Link

Link

Brian Deegan

Victorian Post Box, Stowe-by-Chartley

1837-1901 Victorian (VR) Wall Post Box. Link

Brian Deegan

WWII Staffordshire: RAF Hixon - Battle HQ (5)

- Airfield Battle HQ: EDoB ID: e25430 In a field near the centre of the village of Stowe-by-Chartley is RAF Hixon's former Battle Headquarters, instantly recognisable by its observation cupola. Never used in anger, its location is unusual being situated near a place of habitation. It would have been handy for the nearby pub which makes one wonder if that influenced its location! Unusual too is that the bunker was accessed via Bridge Lane by what appears to have been a walk-in entrance that's now bricked up. Traces of the brickwork are visible in an embankment on the south side of Bridge Lane. SK0027 : WWII Staffordshire: RAF Hixon - Battle HQ (6)

Mike Searle

WWII Staffordshire: RAF Hixon - Battle HQ (6)

- Airfield Battle HQ: EDoB ID: e25430 The emergency escape chamber in front of the cupola has been sealed, and the observation slit of the cupola has been bricked up. SK0027 : WWII Staffordshire: RAF Hixon - Battle HQ (7)

Mike Searle

WWII Staffordshire: RAF Hixon - Battle HQ (7)

- Airfield Battle HQ: EDoB ID: e25430 In an embankment on the south side of Bridge Lane are traces of the brickwork of the former entrance to the BHQ. START: SJ9926 : WWII Staffordshire: RAF Hixon - Control Tower (1)

Mike Searle