Church Eaton Common

Downs, Moorland in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Church Eaton Common

Church of St Edith Benchmark The OS Cut Benchmark within the tower of the Church of St Edith, Church Eaton, Staffordshire. It was last levelled by the OS in 1961. What3Words = responded.sprinkle.tidy — Church of St Edith Benchmark Credit: Anthony Rowley

Church Eaton Common is a picturesque area located in Staffordshire, England. It is situated within the parish of Church Eaton, near the village of Gnosall. The common is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its diverse and unique ecosystem.

Covering an approximate area of 200 hectares, Church Eaton Common is characterized by its varied landscape, consisting of downs and moorland. The downs are gently rolling hills covered in grass and scattered with small patches of woodland, while the moorland is characterized by its heather and gorse vegetation. The common is predominantly composed of acidic soils, which provide a suitable habitat for a range of plant species.

The flora and fauna found on Church Eaton Common are diverse and abundant. The downs are home to several grass species, such as sheep’s fescue and red fescue, along with a variety of wildflowers, including harebell, heath bedstraw, and devil’s-bit scabious. The moorland is an important habitat for many bird species, including the skylark and meadow pipit, as well as reptiles like adders and common lizards.

Visitors to Church Eaton Common can enjoy the natural beauty of the landscape through various walking trails that meander through the area. The common offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular spot for nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and photographers.

Overall, Church Eaton Common is a unique and ecologically important area, providing a haven for a diverse range of plant and animal species. Its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere make it a delightful destination for outdoor activities and a valuable resource for conservation efforts.

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Church Eaton Common Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.751866/-2.2167246 or Grid Reference SJ8517. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Church of St Edith Benchmark

The OS Cut Benchmark within the tower of the Church of St Edith, Church Eaton, Staffordshire. It was last levelled by the OS in 1961. What3Words = responded.sprinkle.tidy

Anthony Rowley

Shropshire Union Canal - Ryehill Cutting Bridge (No.23)

This is bridge number 23 on the Shropshire Union Canal and is known as Ryehill Cutting Bridge. This is the view southwards through it. The bridge is EH Grade II listed: Link

Rob Farrow

Ryehill Cutting Bridge

Grade II listed. Listing number 1243055. Accommodation bridge. c1830-33. Telford design. Brick, with stone band and copings. Single elliptical arch, solid parapet and piers. 2 iron rope fenders. Brick towpath coping.

Andrew Abbott

Little Onn Bridge

Grade II listed. Listing number 1273078. Accommodation bridge. c1830-33. Telford design. Brick, with stone band and brick and stone copings. Single elliptical arch. Slightly cambered solid parapet and piers. Oval iron number- plate on south side. 2 iron rope fenders. Stone and brick towpath coping.

Andrew Abbott

High Onn Bridge

Grade II listed. Listing number 1258847. Road bridge over canal. c1830-33. Telford design. Brick, with stone band and copings. Single elliptical arch. Slightly cambered, solid parapet and piers. 2 iron rope fenders.

Andrew Abbott

Shropshire Union Canal heading south-east towards Little Onn Bridge

The straight stretch of canal between bridges 25 and 24; 24 is Little Onn Bridge the arch of which can just be detected in the image.

Trevor Littlewood

Shropshire Union Canal passing Red House Farm

The narrowboat is moored close to Red House Farm at Little Onn.

Trevor Littlewood

Trees on hedge line across field

A field with an emerging crop bounded by a hedge in which a number of trees have outgrown others along its line, either by intention or by having missed trimming in the past.

Trevor Littlewood

Road bend in Church Eaton

A bend on the High Street of the small village of Church Eaton. The view is from the graveyard of St. Editha's Church.

Trevor Littlewood

Rye Hill Cutting Bridge north of Wheaton Aston, Staffordshire

Looking south-south-east towards Wheaton Aston, this is Bridge No 23 across the Shropshire Union Canal. It carries a bridleway.

Roger D Kidd

Rye Hill Cutting Bridge north of Wheaton Aston, Staffordshire

Looking south-south-east towards Wheaton Aston, this is Bridge No 23 across the Shropshire Union Canal. It carries a bridleway.

Roger D Kidd

Shropshire Union Canal near Little Onn in Staffordshire

Looking south through the arch of Rye Hill Cutting Bridge, No 23. The bridge carries a bridleway.

Roger D Kidd

Canal in Ryehill Cutting near Little Onn, Staffordshire

Looking south-south-east towards Wheaton Aston. Rye Hill Cutting Bridge, No 23, is behind the camera. Keep careful watch as you navigate this tree enshrouded length of water. The woodland on the right must be called Goblinhole for a reason. ;-)

Roger D Kidd

Little Onn Bridge near Church Eaton, Staffordshire

Looking north-west, Little Onn Bridge is No 24 across the Shropshire Union Canal south-west of Church Eaton.

Roger D Kidd

Strolling along the towpath in Staffordshire

This is by the Shropshire Union Canal at Little Onn Bridge, No 24, south of Church Eaton. The towpath is a designated traffic free cycle route.

Roger D Kidd

Staffordshire farmland south of Church Eaton

A telephoto assisted image, looking north-west from the Shropshire Union Canal. Red House Farm is about three hundred metres away.

Roger D Kidd

Canal at Little Onn in Staffordshire

This shows the Shropshire Union Canal, looking north-west towards Market Drayton. Little Onn Bridge is No 24, and carries Little Onn Road. The towpath is a designated traffic free cycle route.

Roger D Kidd