Little Wood

Wood, Forest in Staffordshire Staffordshire Moorlands

England

Little Wood

River Hamps valley View looking south-east from public footpath over the valley of the River Hamps.
River Hamps valley Credit: Cathy Cox

Little Wood is a small village situated in the county of Staffordshire, England. It is located just a few miles east of the town of Stafford, near the border with the neighboring county of Shropshire. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense woodland.

One of the main features of Little Wood is its namesake forest, which covers a significant portion of the area. The forest is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including oak, beech, and birch trees, as well as various species of birds, mammals, and insects. It provides a tranquil setting for nature enthusiasts and walkers, with numerous trails and footpaths winding their way through the woodland.

The village itself is small and has a close-knit community, with a population of around 500 residents. It has a charming, rural atmosphere, with many traditional stone cottages and farmhouses dotting the landscape. The village center is characterized by a small square, where a handful of local shops, a post office, and a village hall can be found.

Despite its small size, Little Wood has a rich history dating back centuries. There are several ancient archaeological sites in the area, including burial mounds and Roman ruins, which provide evidence of early human settlement. The village also has a 12th-century church, St. Mary's, which is a prominent local landmark and a testament to the area's historical significance.

Overall, Little Wood offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a rural retreat or an escape from the bustling city life.

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Little Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.063847/-1.8592707 or Grid Reference SK0951. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

River Hamps valley View looking south-east from public footpath over the valley of the River Hamps.
River Hamps valley
View looking south-east from public footpath over the valley of the River Hamps.
River Hamps valley View looking north along the Manifold Way where it follows the track-bed of the Leek & Manifold Valley Light Railway which ran for 30 years from 1904 to 1934.
River Hamps valley
View looking north along the Manifold Way where it follows the track-bed of the Leek & Manifold Valley Light Railway which ran for 30 years from 1904 to 1934.
Fields of buttercups above the River Hamps The valley of the River Hamps viewed from the track on the hillside above. Beeston Tor is in the distance.
Fields of buttercups above the River Hamps
The valley of the River Hamps viewed from the track on the hillside above. Beeston Tor is in the distance.
Waterhouses, Staffordshire View from the main road (A52) about 600 yards to the east of the main part of the village. Pleasant-looking uniform row of cottages on the road to Waterfall at the far side of rough pasture.
Waterhouses, Staffordshire
View from the main road (A52) about 600 yards to the east of the main part of the village. Pleasant-looking uniform row of cottages on the road to Waterfall at the far side of rough pasture.
Waterhouses, Staffordshire The River Hamps flows east here through Waterhouses and alongside the A52 before it turns north towards the R Manifold.
Waterhouses, Staffordshire
The River Hamps flows east here through Waterhouses and alongside the A52 before it turns north towards the R Manifold.
Manifold Trail ... but running along the valley of the R Hamps at this point, just north of the A52. The River Hamps was remarkable for having a dry bed along much of this length despite other rivers in the area being fairly high at the time of the photo.
Manifold Trail
... but running along the valley of the R Hamps at this point, just north of the A52. The River Hamps was remarkable for having a dry bed along much of this length despite other rivers in the area being fairly high at the time of the photo.
Waterfall Parochial Hall Waterfall Lane, Waterhouses, ST10 3HY, Staffordshire. Formerly the village primary school - the children now go to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/224946">SK0750 : Waterhouses Church of England Primary School</a>. What is the subtle difference between a parish hall and a "parochial hall" as this one styles itself?
Waterfall Parochial Hall
Waterfall Lane, Waterhouses, ST10 3HY, Staffordshire. Formerly the village primary school - the children now go to SK0750 : Waterhouses Church of England Primary School. What is the subtle difference between a parish hall and a "parochial hall" as this one styles itself?
Not a waterfall The ford in Waterfall, Staffordshire almost completely dried up after a dry summer. For symmetry, there ought to be a waterfall in the nearby village of Ford (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/225105">SK0653 : Not a ford</a>) but there is not.
Not a waterfall
The ford in Waterfall, Staffordshire almost completely dried up after a dry summer. For symmetry, there ought to be a waterfall in the nearby village of Ford (SK0653 : Not a ford) but there is not.
Saint James and Saint Bartholomew Parish Church, Waterfall, Staffordshire. Built in 1792. There seem to be a significant number of late 18th century churches in this area such as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/224498">SK0646 : Church of St John the Baptist</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/223663">SK0558 : Church of St. John the Baptist</a>. This may reflect increases in population with the expansion of mining and quarrying at the start of the Industrial Revolution.
Saint James and Saint Bartholomew
Parish Church, Waterfall, Staffordshire. Built in 1792. There seem to be a significant number of late 18th century churches in this area such as SK0646 : Church of St John the Baptist and SK0558 : Church of St. John the Baptist. This may reflect increases in population with the expansion of mining and quarrying at the start of the Industrial Revolution.
At the back of Back o' th' Brook My Navigator Atlas indicates that this a road that could be driven. Even without the logs, I wouldn't like to try. The OS map is not so optimistic
At the back of Back o' th' Brook
My Navigator Atlas indicates that this a road that could be driven. Even without the logs, I wouldn't like to try. The OS map is not so optimistic
Deepdale Farm , Grindon
Deepdale Farm , Grindon
Signpost to Back o' th' Brook Unusually there is a lack of apostrophes on the sign compared with maps and the Gazetteer.
Signpost to Back o' th' Brook
Unusually there is a lack of apostrophes on the sign compared with maps and the Gazetteer.
Picnic site sign The ford at Back o' th' Brook has been renovated, the work including a brand new picnic table.  This informal notice brings a nice touch to the site.
Picnic site sign
The ford at Back o' th' Brook has been renovated, the work including a brand new picnic table. This informal notice brings a nice touch to the site.
The ford at Back o' th' Brook Stepping stones and handrail and picnic table are all part of a recent restoration. A bit more water than in the first picture!
The ford at Back o' th' Brook
Stepping stones and handrail and picnic table are all part of a recent restoration. A bit more water than in the first picture!
The ford at Back o' th' Brook Commemorative plaque. Instead of an unsightly signboard, the plaque has simply been attached to a boulder lying on the ground. The vegetation does however appear to be taking over!
The ford at Back o' th' Brook
Commemorative plaque. Instead of an unsightly signboard, the plaque has simply been attached to a boulder lying on the ground. The vegetation does however appear to be taking over!
The ford at Back o' th' Brook Picnic table and little notice.
The ford at Back o' th' Brook
Picnic table and little notice.
The Red Lion at Waterfall
The Red Lion at Waterfall
The Stocks & the Church at Waterfall
The Stocks & the Church at Waterfall
Show me another place!

Little Wood is located at Grid Ref: SK0951 (Lat: 53.063847, Lng: -1.8592707)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Staffordshire Moorlands

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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