Rookery

Settlement in Warwickshire Warwick

England

Rookery

Bridge 44A Stratford Upon Avon Canal Bridge 44A is at Yarningale Common next to lock 34. At this lock there is an old lock keepers cottage with a barrel vaulted roof that has been incorporated into a modern house. The cottage is called Bucket Lock Cottage. — Bridge 44A Stratford Upon Avon Canal Credit: Nigel Mykura

Rookery is a charming village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. Situated approximately 10 miles south of the bustling town of Warwick, Rookery offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for its residents and visitors. The village is nestled amidst rolling countryside, with picturesque views of green fields and meandering rivers.

Despite its small size, Rookery boasts a rich history dating back several centuries. The village's name is believed to originate from the presence of rooks, a type of black bird, which have traditionally nested in the area. This connection to nature is reflected in the village's tranquil atmosphere and surrounding natural beauty.

The heart of Rookery is its quaint village center, characterized by traditional thatched cottages and charming gardens. A small but welcoming community gathers at the local pub, The Rook's Nest, which serves as a gathering place for residents and a warm welcome to visitors. The pub offers a selection of locally brewed ales and hearty pub food, adding to the village's authentic charm.

Surrounded by lush countryside, Rookery provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The nearby Rookery Woods offer scenic walking trails and a chance to discover the area's diverse flora and fauna. The village is also a short distance from the historic Warwick Castle, which attracts thousands of tourists each year with its medieval architecture and fascinating exhibitions.

Overall, Rookery is a hidden gem in Warwickshire, offering a peaceful retreat from the busyness of modern life. Its natural beauty, rich history, and friendly community make it a delightful place to visit or call home.

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Bridge 44A Stratford Upon Avon Canal

Bridge 44A is at Yarningale Common next to lock 34. At this lock there is an old lock keepers cottage with a barrel vaulted roof that has been incorporated into a modern house. The cottage is called Bucket Lock Cottage.

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Lock 35 Stratford upon Avon Canal

Lock 35 is adjacent to Yarningale Farm and a footpath crosses the can by the small bridge at the far end of the lock.

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Bridge 45 Stratford upon Aven Canal

Bridge 45 carries a footpath over the canal and is adjacent to lock 35. The bridge is split so that the canal tow rope can pass through the bridge.

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Stratford upon Avon Canal

This is the centre of the section between Lock 35 and Lock 36 between Preston Bagot and Yarningale.

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Bridge 46 Stratford Upon Avon Canal

Bridge 46 is immediately adjacent and upstream of Lock 36. The bridge carries the towpath from one side of the canal to the other.

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Stratford Upon Avon Canal Mile Marker

This marker is between locks 33 and 34 and shows it is 16 miles to the northern terminus of the canal at Kings Norton.

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Split Bridge on Lock 35 Stratford upon Avon Canal

The split bridge is in two halves each cantilevered out from the sides. This allows a gap in the bridge through which a tow rope attached to a boat at one end and a horse at the other could pass without being unhitched. Over the years of use the tow ropes embedded with grit wore deep grooves in the cast iron parts of the bridge. These grooves can be clearly seen on the right hand vertical member of the bridge. A flat iron plate has been bolted over the grooves to prevent further wear.

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Split Bridge at lock 35 on the Stratford upon Avon Canal

The bridge is made of cast iron in two halves with a gap in the middle to allow the tow rope to pass through, Deep wear grooves can be seen in the top rail of the bridge where tow ropes embedded with grit have rubbed over many decades.

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Piece of Brunel's Wide Gauge Iron Rail on The Stratford Upon Avon Canal

This "U" shaped iron channel which appears to have been used to hold a sign or something similar was at one time a rail that was used on Brunel's wide gauge GWR. When the gauge was reduced from 7ft to 4ft 8 1/2 inches large numbers of the rails were reused for other purposes. This may have come from the nearby line at Claverdon which was a mixed gauge line that opened as part of the Stratford Upon Avon Railway on 10 October 1860. When the wide gauge railways were dismantled, the iron rails were often used elsewhere. A large number of the rails were used in the construction of Clevedon pier.

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Lock Keeper's Cottage, Lock 31, Stratford Upon Avon Canal.

This is a relatively unaltered barrel roofed lock keeprs cottage located next to the bridge in Lowsonford where the road to Shrewley crosses the canal.

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Lock Keeper's Cottage Lock 31 Stratford Upon Avon Canal

Barrel roofed cottage located adjacent to the canal lock. Photo taken from the bridge where Narrow Lane crosses the canal.

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Stratford Upon Avon Canal

This is in the middle of the long stretch between lock 33 and lock 32 of the canal.

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Lock 33 Stratford Upon Avon Canal

Traditional timber lock gate but the area around the lock gate has been repaved with red brick.

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Split Bridge Lock 33 Stratford Upon Avon Canal

The split bridge is where the towpath crossed from one side of the canal to the other and the split allowed the tow-rope to pass through the bridge. Over the years the sliding ropes wore deep grooves in the vertical members of the bridge. One or two of the grooves have cut nearly all the way through the vertical member and an iron plate has been bolted on the side of the member to prevent further wear and to reinforce it.

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