Monk's Wood

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Monk's Wood

Old Milestone, Threapwood Head Cast iron post by the B5032, in parish of ALTON (STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS District), by hedge, on North side of road. Cochrane iron casting, erected by the County Council in the 20th century.

Inscription reads:-
: ALTON 2½ / DENSTONE 4½ / ELLASTONE 6¼ / ASHBOURNE 11 : : ALTON / PARISH : : CHEADLE 2 :
Maker:- Cochrane &amp; Co, Dudley. :

Milestone Society National ID: ST_ABCD11 — Old Milestone, Threapwood Head Credit: Ivan Clare

Monk's Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Staffordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 200 hectares, it is renowned for its natural beauty and ecological significance. The wood is situated near the village of Abbots Bromley, surrounded by rolling countryside and farmland.

The woodland is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees such as oak, ash, and beech, creating a rich and diverse habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. The dense canopy provides a haven for numerous bird species, including woodpeckers and owls, while the forest floor is home to a wide range of wildflowers and fungi.

Monk's Wood has a long history dating back to medieval times when it was owned by the nearby Burton Abbey. The wood was once used as a source of timber for construction and fuel, but today it is managed by the Forestry Commission with the aim of preserving its natural characteristics. Visitors can explore the wood through a network of well-maintained trails, which offer breathtaking views and opportunities for wildlife spotting.

In addition to its natural beauty, Monk's Wood also holds archaeological importance. The wood is known for its ancient earthworks, including a significant Bronze Age barrow cemetery. These archaeological features provide valuable insights into the region's prehistoric past and attract researchers and history enthusiasts alike.

Monk's Wood is not only a sanctuary for wildlife but also a cherished recreational spot for locals and tourists alike. Its tranquil atmosphere, coupled with its historical and ecological significance, make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Staffordshire.

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Old Milestone, Threapwood Head Cast iron post by the B5032, in parish of ALTON (STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS District), by hedge, on North side of road. Cochrane iron casting, erected by the County Council in the 20th century.

Inscription reads:-
: ALTON 2½ / DENSTONE 4½ / ELLASTONE 6¼ / ASHBOURNE 11 : : ALTON / PARISH : : CHEADLE 2 :
Maker:- Cochrane &amp; Co, Dudley. :

Milestone Society National ID: ST_ABCD11

Old Milestone, Threapwood Head

Cast iron post by the B5032, in parish of ALTON (STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS District), by hedge, on North side of road. Cochrane iron casting, erected by the County Council in the 20th century. Inscription reads:- : ALTON 2½ / DENSTONE 4½ / ELLASTONE 6¼ / ASHBOURNE 11 : : ALTON / PARISH : : CHEADLE 2 : Maker:- Cochrane & Co, Dudley. : Milestone Society National ID: ST_ABCD11

Cheadle churchyard

Cheadle churchyard

Jonathan Hutchins

High Street, Cheadle High Street in Cheadle, the Market Cross is on the right.

High Street, Cheadle

High Street in Cheadle, the Market Cross is on the right.

St Giles Roman Catholic Church, Cheadle View along the nave of St Giles Roman Catholic Church in Cheadle.

St Giles Roman Catholic Church, Cheadle

View along the nave of St Giles Roman Catholic Church in Cheadle.

St Giles Roman Catholic Church, Cheadle View along the nave of St Giles Roman Catholic Church in Cheadle.

St Giles Roman Catholic Church, Cheadle

View along the nave of St Giles Roman Catholic Church in Cheadle.

Interior of St Giles, RC church, Cheadle Stations of the cross in St Giles Roman Catholic church in Cheadle.

Interior of St Giles, RC church, Cheadle

Stations of the cross in St Giles Roman Catholic church in Cheadle.

High Street, Cheadle Seen from the junction with Church Street.

High Street, Cheadle

Seen from the junction with Church Street.

Shrewsbury Lions West Door, St Giles, Cheadle Wonderfully ornate doors, the gilded iron fittings forming two lions taken from the Shrewsbury coat of arms. There are also lions in the top corners and in the archivolts.

The Church was financed by John Talbot (1791-1852) who was the 16th earl of Shrewsbury and designed by Augustus Pugin (1812-1852)

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Shrewsbury Lions West Door, St Giles, Cheadle

Wonderfully ornate doors, the gilded iron fittings forming two lions taken from the Shrewsbury coat of arms. There are also lions in the top corners and in the archivolts. The Church was financed by John Talbot (1791-1852) who was the 16th earl of Shrewsbury and designed by Augustus Pugin (1812-1852) Link

St Giles' Nave, Cheadle

St Giles' Nave, Cheadle

St Giles Piscina and Decorated Walls, Cheadle

St Giles Piscina and Decorated Walls, Cheadle

Easter Sepulchre, St Giles, Cheadle The Easter sepulchre, based on a medieval tomb in Westminster Abbey..

The Easter sepulchre was a feature of many medieval churches, and was used in the ceremonies of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Day. Easter Sepulchres were the object of iconoclastic fury by the Protestant Reformers, and few original ones are left. Augustus Pugin, The church designer would have been familiar with the surviving ones especially Hawton and Heckington.

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Easter Sepulchre, St Giles, Cheadle

The Easter sepulchre, based on a medieval tomb in Westminster Abbey.. The Easter sepulchre was a feature of many medieval churches, and was used in the ceremonies of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Day. Easter Sepulchres were the object of iconoclastic fury by the Protestant Reformers, and few original ones are left. Augustus Pugin, The church designer would have been familiar with the surviving ones especially Hawton and Heckington. Link

Sedilia and Piscina, St. Giles, Cheadle Modern practice was for the seats to be on one level with the priest sitting in the middle but here Pugin reverted to the medieval arrangement where the priest sits on the left seat, nearest the altar and the deacon and subdeacon sitting to his left on descending levels.

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Sedilia and Piscina, St. Giles, Cheadle

Modern practice was for the seats to be on one level with the priest sitting in the middle but here Pugin reverted to the medieval arrangement where the priest sits on the left seat, nearest the altar and the deacon and subdeacon sitting to his left on descending levels. Link

Pulpit, St. Giles, Cheadle To the south of the Lady-chapel altar is the pulpit. This was carved by Thomas Roddis out of a single block of stone. It is in the form of an irregular hexagon with one very broad face on the north side which incorporates a piscina and credence-shelf for the Lady-altar.

The carved panels on the Lady-chapel side have statues of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua and St. Bernadine of Siena, while those on the nave side depict St. John the Baptist, who was Lord Shrewsbury&#039;s patron saint. The pulpit is entered by a flight of steps from the sacristy.

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Pulpit, St. Giles, Cheadle

To the south of the Lady-chapel altar is the pulpit. This was carved by Thomas Roddis out of a single block of stone. It is in the form of an irregular hexagon with one very broad face on the north side which incorporates a piscina and credence-shelf for the Lady-altar. The carved panels on the Lady-chapel side have statues of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua and St. Bernadine of Siena, while those on the nave side depict St. John the Baptist, who was Lord Shrewsbury's patron saint. The pulpit is entered by a flight of steps from the sacristy. Link

The Church of St. Giles The Abbot, Cheadle

The Church of St. Giles The Abbot, Cheadle

Highshutt entrance to Hawksmoor NT Hawksmoor is an ancient steep-sided oak woodland

Highshutt entrance to Hawksmoor NT

Hawksmoor is an ancient steep-sided oak woodland

Jonathan Hutchins

Path through Hawksmoor NT Hawksmoor is an ancient steep-sided oak woodland east of Cheadle in Staffordshire towards Oakamoor. It is managed by the National Trust. The habitat attracts specialised bird species such as Wood Warbler and Pied Flycatcher.

Path through Hawksmoor NT

Hawksmoor is an ancient steep-sided oak woodland east of Cheadle in Staffordshire towards Oakamoor. It is managed by the National Trust. The habitat attracts specialised bird species such as Wood Warbler and Pied Flycatcher.

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Car parking for Hawksmoor NT &#039;Limited parking for approx. 6 cars&#039; states the National Trust website, and this is it. However even more limited off-road parking is possible at Highshutt further west outside the entrance shown here <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7667028" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7667028">Link</a>

Car parking for Hawksmoor NT

'Limited parking for approx. 6 cars' states the National Trust website, and this is it. However even more limited off-road parking is possible at Highshutt further west outside the entrance shown here Link

Jonathan Hutchins

Path through Hawksmoor NT Hawksmoor is an ancient steep-sided oak woodland east of Cheadle in Staffordshire towards Oakamoor. It is managed by the National Trust. The habitat attracts specialised bird species such as Wood Warbler and Pied Flycatcher.

Path through Hawksmoor NT

Hawksmoor is an ancient steep-sided oak woodland east of Cheadle in Staffordshire towards Oakamoor. It is managed by the National Trust. The habitat attracts specialised bird species such as Wood Warbler and Pied Flycatcher.

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Monk's Wood is located at Grid Ref: SK0243 (Lat: 52.986637, Lng: -1.9689755)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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