Spout Mound

Hill, Mountain in Shropshire

England

Spout Mound

A peek round the back of the Aldi store HGV access to the rear of the supermarket and the adjoining home improvements store (Aldi and Wickes respectively) which now occupy the land on Snedshill that was once home to the Lilleshall Company. — A peek round the back of the Aldi store Credit: Richard Law

Spout Mound, located in Shropshire, England, is a prominent hill that stands at an elevation of 334 meters (1,096 feet) above sea level. It is part of the Long Mynd range, which forms a picturesque landscape in the southern portion of the county. With its distinct peak and rolling slopes, Spout Mound offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, making it a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers alike.

The hill derives its name from a natural spring that emerges from the ground near its summit. This spout, also known as a "water spout," gives the hill its unique feature and is a source of fresh water for the local area. It is believed that the presence of this spring has played a significant role in the hill's historical importance, providing water for both humans and livestock in the past.

Spout Mound is covered in a mix of heather, grass, and bracken, giving it a vibrant and diverse appearance throughout the year. The hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds such as curlews and skylarks, as well as small mammals like rabbits and foxes.

Access to Spout Mound is available through a network of footpaths and trails, ensuring visitors can explore its beauty from different angles. The hill's prominence and stunning vistas make it a perfect spot for picnics, leisurely walks, or more challenging hikes for those seeking an adrenaline rush.

Overall, Spout Mound in Shropshire is a natural treasure that encapsulates the beauty and diversity of the region, providing a peaceful and captivating experience for all who venture to its summit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.673521/-2.4523118 or Grid Reference SJ6908. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A peek round the back of the Aldi store

HGV access to the rear of the supermarket and the adjoining home improvements store (Aldi and Wickes respectively) which now occupy the land on Snedshill that was once home to the Lilleshall Company.

Richard Law

Pearson Road - Office units in Central Park

The area now occupied by the Central Park business estate was formerly the Snedshill steelworks, part of the Lilleshall Company's operations. By the mid '70s my recollection is that the steelworks had shut, although many of the buildings were still there, and one shed was occupied by 'The Maggot Factory' which used dead farm animals to breed maggots for angling on an industrial scale; it had a very distinctive aroma, but sold maggots by the gallon for pennies if you had the constitution to walk in and just ask.

Richard Law

Open ground south of Holyhead Road, Snedshill

The area now occupied by the Central Park business estate was formerly the Snedshill steelworks, part of the Lilleshall Company's operations, and the older maps show this land occupied by coke ovens, furnaces, chimneys and travelling cranes. All removed during the 1970s as part of the work to develop Telford as a New Town.

Richard Law

New Aldi Supermarket and Wickes DIY stores, Snedshill, Telford

The development at Holyhead Road, Snedshill, Telford is now complete and the stores are open for business. 16 April 2011. Original Lilleshall Co. factory. Link Fire ravaged ruins. Link Cleared site. Link Start of development. Link New buildings. Link

Gordon Cragg

OS benchmark and bolt - Snedshill, St Peter's church

An OS cutmark and bolt from the 1st Primary Levelling of the country between 1840 - 1860; this mark was levelled at 561' 2" above Ordnance Datum Liverpool. It lies on the wall just to the right of the entrance to SJ7010 : St Peter's Church, Priorslee

Richard Law

OS benchmark - Snedshill, no 1 Furnace Lane

An OS cutmark in the brickwork at the side of no 1 Furnace Lane; originally levelled in 1985 at 173.277m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn.

Richard Law

St Peter's Church at Priorslee

This rather fine, Grade II listed Link

building was erected in 1836, and listed in 1983.

Richard Law

Entrance to Wickes and Aldi, Holyhead Road

Mark Anderson

12th Century Font

The 12th Century from Priorslee Chapel that now sits in the grounds of St Peter's Church in Snedshill

Anthony Rowley

Mossey Green Benchmark

The OS Benchmark cut into the north facing wall adjacent to Main Road, Ketley Bank, Telford. This is a 3rd Order benchmark that was last verified by the OS in 1961. It is recorded as being 175.85-metres above the Ordnance Datum at Newlyn.

Anthony Rowley

Lawrence House Benchmark

The OS benchmark that sits in the garden wall of Lawrence House (No.32) Main Road, Ketley Bank, Telford. It is a 3rd Order benchmark that was last verified by the OS in 1961. The OS records indicate that the benchmark is 0.6-metres above the ground. The wall has been re-built and along with its height above the ground suggests that it has been moved.

Anthony Rowley

Looking west along Fifth Avenue

Probably not the one you're thinking of; this is the REALLY famous Fifth Avenue in Ketley Bank!

Richard Law

At the end of Fifth Avenue

Here the Fifth Avenue joins Grange Road.

Richard Law

Looking up Bank Way

The main route through Ketley Bank

Richard Law

Main Road, Ketley Bank

Main Road leads through the former coal-mining village of Ketley Bank. The cottage on the right looks to be one of the older properties in the area, and is Sutherland Cottage, which probably dates it to the late 18th or early 19th century.

Richard Law

The former Ketley Bank primary school

Last time I passed by this way a few years ago, the old school was in use as SJ6910 : Ketley Bank Community Centre but is now lying boarded up and disused. The doors had a notice saying it's no longer a polling station either.

Richard Law

Football pitch marked out on the playing fields of Ketley Bank

The whole area was once scarred by old mines and tips; the trees on the right are growing on a former spoil heap.

Richard Law

Main Road, Ketley Bank

A view westwards along Main Road through the village of Ketley Bank.

Richard Law

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Spout Mound is located at Grid Ref: SJ6908 (Lat: 52.673521, Lng: -2.4523118)

Unitary Authority: Telford and Wrekin

Police Authority: West Mercia

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