Cage Hill

Hill, Mountain in Cheshire

England

Cage Hill

The Cage - Lyme Park (1) -
Home Guard Observation Post: EDoB ID: e10317

Built originally as a hunting lodge or tower of c.1580, it was taken down in 1734 by George Platt and rebuilt by Peter Platt in 1737. Square in plan with square corner towers, it remains an imposing building in the Cheshire landscape. It was used as an Observation Post by the local Home Guard during the Second World War.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6944943">SJ9683 : The Cage - Lyme Park (2)</a> — The Cage - Lyme Park (1) Credit: Mike Searle

Cage Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Cheshire, England. It is situated within the village of Mow Cop, near the town of Congleton. With an elevation of 335 meters (1,099 feet), it is considered one of the highest points in Cheshire.

The hill takes its name from a distinctive rock formation at its summit, which resembles a cage or a tower. This unique feature is believed to have been a folly built in the 18th century by local landowner Randle Wilbraham, who intended it to be a summerhouse. However, due to its exposed location, it was never used for this purpose.

Cage Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, visitors can see as far as the Peak District National Park to the east and the Welsh mountains to the west. The hill is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, with several footpaths leading to its summit.

The area around Cage Hill is rich in history and folklore. It is said to have been a site of ancient settlements, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Iron Age. Legend has it that the hill was also once home to a group of outlawed highwaymen, who used the rock formation as a lookout point.

Today, Cage Hill remains a significant landmark in Cheshire, attracting visitors from near and far who come to admire its stunning views and explore the surrounding countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.344578/-2.0517054 or Grid Reference SJ9683. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Cage - Lyme Park (1)

- Home Guard Observation Post: EDoB ID: e10317 Built originally as a hunting lodge or tower of c.1580, it was taken down in 1734 by George Platt and rebuilt by Peter Platt in 1737. Square in plan with square corner towers, it remains an imposing building in the Cheshire landscape. It was used as an Observation Post by the local Home Guard during the Second World War. SJ9683 : The Cage - Lyme Park (2)

Mike Searle

The Cage - Lyme Park (2)

- Home Guard Observation Post: EDoB ID: e10317 SJ9683 : The Cage - Lyme Park (3)

Mike Searle

The Cage - Lyme Park (3)

- Home Guard Observation Post: EDoB ID: e10317 SJ9683 : The Cage - Lyme Park (1)

Mike Searle

Lyme Hall

Lyme Park is a large estate located south of Disley, Cheshire, England. It is owned and administered by the National Trust with financial support from Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. The estate consists of a mansion house, dating from the latter part of the 16th century, surrounded by formal gardens set within in a large park. The estate was granted to Sir Thomas Danyers in 1346 and passed to the Leghs of Lyme by marriage in 1388. It remained in their possession until 1946 when it was given to the National Trust. The house is the largest in Cheshire, and has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. The surrounding gardens and park are listed at Grade II* in the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. Link