Coalpit Lane Covert

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Coalpit Lane Covert

Shugborough Hall The Shugborough estate was owned by the Bishops of Lichfield until the dissolution of the monasteries around 1540, and thereafter passed through several hands, until it was purchased in 1624 by William Anson. In 1693, William Anson&#039;s grandson, also called William (1656–1720), demolished the existing manor house and constructed a three-storey building which still forms the central part of the hall. William&#039;s elder son, Thomas Anson MP (1695-1773), further extended the house in the 1740s, adding two pavilions flanking either side of the central block.
The estate passed to the National Trust in lieu of death duties in 1960. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shugborough_Hall" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shugborough_Hall">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> — Shugborough Hall Credit: Richard Rogerson

Coalpit Lane Covert is a woodland located in Staffordshire, England. It is situated near the village of Wood, within the county's expansive forested region. The covert covers an area of approximately 20 acres, making it a relatively small woodland in comparison to some of the larger forests in Staffordshire.

The woodland is predominantly composed of a mixture of broadleaf trees, including oak, birch, and beech. These trees create a dense canopy, providing ample shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife. The woodland floor is covered with a layer of leaf litter, creating a natural habitat for small mammals, such as hedgehogs and voles.

Coalpit Lane Covert is intersected by a network of footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their leisure. These paths wind through the trees, providing opportunities for walkers and nature enthusiasts to observe the diverse flora and fauna that inhabit the area.

The woodland is also home to a range of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds. Their melodic calls can often be heard throughout the day, adding to the tranquil atmosphere of the covert.

Overall, Coalpit Lane Covert is a charming woodland retreat, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Its diverse ecosystem, picturesque scenery, and accessible footpaths make it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.783455/-2.00958 or Grid Reference SJ9920. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shugborough Hall

The Shugborough estate was owned by the Bishops of Lichfield until the dissolution of the monasteries around 1540, and thereafter passed through several hands, until it was purchased in 1624 by William Anson. In 1693, William Anson's grandson, also called William (1656–1720), demolished the existing manor house and constructed a three-storey building which still forms the central part of the hall. William's elder son, Thomas Anson MP (1695-1773), further extended the house in the 1740s, adding two pavilions flanking either side of the central block. The estate passed to the National Trust in lieu of death duties in 1960. Link

Richard Rogerson

Essex Bridge over the River Trent

Spanning the River Trent the bridge was built in the late sixteenth century by the Earl of Essex. The Earl lived nearby at Chartley Castle. It is now the longest remaining packhorse bridge in England with fourteen of its original forty round span arches left. The bridge carries the long-distance footpath The Staffordshire Way over the River Trent, linking the Trent and Mersey Canal tow-path with the bridleway through the Shugborough estate to Cannock Chase.

Richard Rogerson

Cottage by Colwich Lock in Staffordshire

Colwich Lock (No 21) is on the Trent and Mersey Canal near Little Haywood. A public footpath crosses the bridge here.

Roger D Kidd

Cottage and canal bridge near Colwich in Staffordshire

Colwich Lock (No 21) is on the Trent and Mersey Canal near Little Haywood. A public footpath crosses the bridge here.

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Colwich Bridge near Little Haywood in Staffordshire

Bridge No 72 across the Trent and Mersey Canal is immediately below Colwich Lock. Notice the turbulence in the water below the bridge. The lock paddles have bee raised, and water is gushing through. A narrowboat will emerge very soon. SK0021 : Colwich Bridge near Little Haywood in Staffordshire The Trent and Mersey Canal is 93.5 miles in length from Derwent Mouth to Preston Brook. The first sod was cut by Josiah Wedgwood in July 1766 at Middleport (Stoke-on-Trent). The eastern section between Derwent Mouth and Shugborough (the junction with the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal) was already operational by 1770 and the whole canal through to Preston Brook, where it linked with the Bridgewater Canal was open for business by 1777. James Brindley was the engineer until his death in 1772.

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Groot Tree, Brockton Coppice, Cannock Chase

Old Oak Tree, maybe 500+ years old.

Brian Deegan

Silver Burnt Trees, Cannock Chase

Looks like there has been a fire early this year or last.

Brian Deegan

Colwich Lock and Bridge in Staffordshire

Colwich Bridge is No 71 across the Trent and Mersey Canal. It carries a farm track and public footpath. The Lock is No 21 and provides a rise (or fall) of 6ft 6in (two metres). There is turbulence below the bridge because the paddles have been raised to drain the lock. An approaching boat is in the lock, and a boat is waiting to use it.

Roger D Kidd

Terraced cottages in Little Haywood, Staffordshire

The cottages are by Main Street, and are seen here from the canal below Colwich Lock.

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Narrowboat leaving Colwich Lock in Staffordshire

Colwich Bridge is No 71 across the Trent and Mersey Canal near Little Haywood. It carries a farm track and public footpath. The Lock is No 21 and provides a rise (or fall) of 6ft 6in (two metres). 'Just Heaven' is leaving the lock very carefully.

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Canal at Colwich Lock in Staffordshire

Looking south-east towards Rugeley, this is the Trent and Mersey Canal at Colwich Lock (No 21) and Colwich Lock Bridge (No 71).

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Canalside grazing near Little Haywood in Staffordshire

Trent and Mersey Canal.

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Canalside grazing near Little Haywood in Staffordshire

Trent and Mersey Canal.

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Canalside pasture near Little Haywood in Staffordshire

This is the Trent and Mersey Canal, looking east-south-east towards Rugeley and Fradley Junction.

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Pasture south-west of Little Haywood in Staffordshire

Looking north-west from the canal near Meadow Lane Bridge, No 72. The West Coast Main Line (Trent Valley) is on an embankment, heading for Stoke-on-Trent.

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Grazing near Little Haywood in Staffordshire

A long stretch of pasture is between the canal and the railway embankment.

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Pasture and railway near Little Haywood in Staffordshire

Looking north-north-west from the canal. A long stretch of pasture is between the canal and the railway embankment, with more on the slopes beyond.

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Private mooring near Colwich in Staffordshire

This is the Trent and Mersey Canal, looking north-west towards the Colwich village centre. Tolkien's wife was from the nearby village of Little Haywood The smart 48 feet long narrowboat is called Earls of Rohan. The Rohirrim, or the Horse-lords, were a horse people, settling in the land of Rohan, in Middle-earth. . Alternatively, (which I doubt this time), the House of Rohan is a Breton family of viscounts, later dukes and princes in the French nobility, coming from the locality of Rohan in Brittany.

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Coalpit Lane Covert is located at Grid Ref: SJ9920 (Lat: 52.783455, Lng: -2.00958)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire