Broc Hill

Hill, Mountain in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Broc Hill

Sher Brook, looking downstream [locally north] The brook is a civil parish boundary here, between Brocton and Rugeley. — Sher Brook, looking downstream [locally north] Credit: Christine Johnstone

Broc Hill, located in Staffordshire, is a prominent hill that forms a part of the picturesque Staffordshire Moorlands in England. Standing at an elevation of approximately 350 meters (1,150 feet), it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding areas, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

The hill is characterized by its undulating terrain, covered with lush green vegetation, including grasses, shrubs, and occasional trees. Its slopes are gently inclined, providing a relatively easy ascent for hikers and walkers of all abilities. At the summit, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking vistas that span across the Staffordshire countryside, with views extending as far as the Peak District National Park.

Broc Hill is also known for its rich history and archaeological significance. Numerous ancient artifacts, including pottery and tools, have been discovered in the vicinity, indicating human habitation dating back thousands of years. These findings suggest that the hill may have served as a strategic vantage point or a settlement site in ancient times.

In addition to its natural beauty and historical importance, Broc Hill offers various recreational activities. It is a popular spot for paragliding and hang gliding, as its gentle slopes and favorable winds make it ideal for these aerial sports. The hill is also crisscrossed by a network of walking trails, providing opportunities for leisurely strolls or more challenging hikes.

Overall, Broc Hill in Staffordshire is a captivating natural landmark, offering a mix of stunning landscapes, historical significance, and outdoor activities, making it an attractive destination for locals and tourists alike.

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Broc Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.777984/-2.0374488 or Grid Reference SJ9720. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sher Brook, looking downstream [locally north]

The brook is a civil parish boundary here, between Brocton and Rugeley.

Christine Johnstone

'Cross the footbridge over Sher Brook'

A parish boundary on Cannock Chase. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.

Christine Johnstone

'Ascend the hill following ... the Staffordshire Way'

The western side of Sherbrook valley, Cannock Chase. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.

Christine Johnstone

Staffordshire Way, Cannock Chase

Descending Sherbrook Banks.

Christine Johnstone

Groot Tree, Brockton Coppice, Cannock Chase

Old Oak Tree, maybe 500+ years old.

Brian Deegan

Glacial Boulder and Trigpoint, Cannock Chase

Set upon a pedestal of Triassic pebbles, the boulder is of Granite which is out of place here on the Moorlands of South Staffordshire, there being no granite outcrops anywhere in the Midlands. The boulder has been matched however, to the intrusive rock outcrop at Cniffel in Dumfries & Galloway, which is over 170 miles (280km) away from the Chase in the Southern Uplands of Scotland. This granite 'erratic' is marked on the OS map as the "Glacial Boulder", which gives some idea how it got here. The boulder was ripped from its parent mountain sometime during the last Ice-Age, and was transported by glacial action to its present location, the journey perhaps taking ten-thousand years during which the edges of the rock were worn down, giving its present rounded appearance.

Brian Deegan

Silver Burnt Trees, Cannock Chase

Looks like there has been a fire early this year or last.

Brian Deegan

Misty Staffordshire Way, Brocton, Cannock Chase

The staffs way looking pretty in the mist and sun.

Brian Deegan

Horse riding on Sherbrook Banks

Ian Calderwood

Southern end of the bridleway

The track from Walton on the Hill, which runs in a generally southeasterly direction, emerges here onto Sawpit Lane at Brocton.

Richard Law

Dovecot at Brocton Hall

In the grounds of Brocton Hall, which is now the golf club, this 18th century former dovecot was Grade II listed Link

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in 1968.

Richard Law

Brocton Hall

Originally the 18th century hall had a third floor, but this was lost to a fire around the start of WWII, and was never rebuilt. The hall is now the clubhouse of the golf club, and attracted a Grade II listing Link

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in 1953.

Richard Law

Ruins of a medieval building behind Brocton Hall

Tucked away, attached to the wall of the large rear kitchen garden of SJ9619 : Brocton Hall, these stone arches are the remains of an unknown building that once lay somewhere nearby. Despite the lack of detail, they were Grade II listed Link

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in 1968.

Richard Law

Filling station on the Cannock Road, A34, at Newtown

Petrol at this point in time was for sale at £1.239 per litre, with diesel a few pence more than that.

Richard Law

Freda's Grave, Brockton, Cannock Chase

A marble memorial for the mascot of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, Freda was a Harlequin Great Dane dog who died on Cannock Chase in 1918. The Grave was replaced in 1964 after being vandalised and again in 2001.

Brian Deegan

Path over Brocton Field

The path is heading north-north-west. Only at larger scales of OS mapping does the name Brocton Field appear quite at this location; at smaller scales the name appears rather to the south. The location is close to a trig point and to an erratic boulder which is mounted on a plinth of smaller rocks.

Trevor Littlewood

Fallow deer in hollow of old quarry

There are around fifty deer in the image in open ground close to the village of Brocton on Cannock Chase. Maps indicate a quarry face of unknown height beyond the animals, screened by the woodland.

Trevor Littlewood