Gnosall Heath

Settlement in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Gnosall Heath

Plardiwick Bridge, Shropshire Union Canal Erected around 1830 as an agricultural accommodation bridge, and Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101273080-plardiwick-bridge-no-36-at-sj-815-206-gnosall#.YS5APo5KjIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101273080-plardiwick-bridge-no-36-at-sj-815-206-gnosall#.YS5APo5KjIU">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> &amp; <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1273080" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1273080">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 Oct 1991. — Plardiwick Bridge, Shropshire Union Canal Credit: Richard Law

Gnosall Heath is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately six miles to the north-west of the county town of Stafford, it is a part of the wider civil parish of Gnosall. The village is nestled in the picturesque countryside, surrounded by farmland and rolling hills.

Gnosall Heath is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal location for those seeking a quiet and rural lifestyle. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional cottages and modern houses. It has a close-knit community, which contributes to its friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Despite its small size, Gnosall Heath is well-served by amenities. The village has a primary school, providing education for local children, and a range of local businesses, including a post office, convenience store, and a selection of small shops and services. The nearby town of Gnosall offers additional amenities, including a library, medical center, and a wider range of shops and eateries.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Gnosall Heath offers plenty of opportunities to explore the surrounding natural beauty. The village is located close to the Shropshire Union Canal, offering scenic walks and cycling routes along its towpaths. Additionally, nearby Cannock Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, provides ample opportunities for hiking, horse riding, and wildlife spotting.

In summary, Gnosall Heath is a charming village in Staffordshire, boasting a tranquil setting, a tight-knit community, and an abundance of natural beauty.

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Gnosall Heath Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.779971/-2.261637 or Grid Reference SJ8220. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Plardiwick Bridge, Shropshire Union Canal

Erected around 1830 as an agricultural accommodation bridge, and Grade II listed Link

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in Oct 1991.

Richard Law

Cast iron rope fender at Plardiwick Bridge

One of the two well-worn rope fenders on the bridge at Plardiwick. It's included in the Grade II listing that the bridge holds.

Richard Law

Machin's Barn Bridge at Gnosall Heath

Built around 1830 as an accommodation bridge, and Grade II listed Link

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in October 1991.

Richard Law

Cast iron rope fender on the wall of Machin's Barn Bridge

Scarred and grooved by the passage of many years of horse-drawn barges along the canal, this is one of a pair of cast-iron fenders on the bridge, and is included in the Grade II listing details for the site Link

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Richard Law

Benchmark, 1 High Street, Gnosall

Detail of the Ordnance Survey flush bracket benchmark 2453 on the west angle of 1 High Street, Gnosall. The benchmark marks a height of 94.652m above mean sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last levelled in 1956 and verified in 1969 (location photograph SJ8220 : The corner of 1 High Street).

Adrian Taylor

The corner of 1 High Street

Formerly the police station, the south west face of 1 High Street faces onto the A518, Stafford Road. There is an Ordnance Survey flush bracket benchmark low down near the corner of the wall (photograph SJ8220 : Benchmark, 1 High Street, Gnosall).

Adrian Taylor

Castle Cutting Bridge (no 30) on the Shropshire Union Canal

An accommodation bridge, giving access to The Home Farm, which was constructed around 1830 at the same time as the canal. It attracted a Grade II listing Link

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in October 1991.

Richard Law

Cast iron rope fender on Castle Cutting Bridge

One of a pair of original (1830s) rope fenders on the bridge, which form part of its Grade II listing.

Richard Law

Cast iron canal milepost near Wood Eaton

This original cast-iron post dates from around 1835, and was Grade II listed Link

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in 1972.

Richard Law

The Cowley Double Road Bridge (no 31) on the Shropshire Union

Dating from the early 1830s, this accommodation bridge attracted a Grade II listing Link

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in 1991. The original rope fenders and the brick towpath immediately beneath the bridge are included in the listing. Note: The bridge did formerly carry a driveway (no longer in existence) to Wood Eaton Manor (now The Home Farm) about 620 metres (680 yards) to the south-east.

Richard Law

Cast iron rope fender on Cowley Double Road bridge

One of the two original rope fenders on the bridge, which are included in the 1991 Grade II listing assigned to the structure. It has been heavily scored by the towropes used to pull barges when they were horsedrawn.

Richard Law

Cowley Bridge (no 32) on the Shropshire Union

Cowley Bridge dates from the early 1830s when the canal was cut through this part of the county, and attracted a Grade II listing Link

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in 1991. The listing includes the two cast iron rope fenders, and a section of brick & stone towpath immediately beneath the bridge.

Richard Law

Cast iron rope fender on Cowley Bridge

One of the two original (1830s) rope fenders on the bridge, scored by years of muddy towropes being dragged against them in the days of horsedrawn barges. The fenders and brick towpath between them are included in the bridge's Grade II listing.

Richard Law