Boscomoor

Settlement in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

England

Boscomoor

Filance Lock near Penkridge in Staffordshire Filance Lock is No 37 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Penkridge, by Templars Way. It proviseds a fall (or rise) of 10ft 3in (about 3·1 metres). — Filance Lock near Penkridge in Staffordshire Credit: Roger D Kidd

Boscomoor is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles northwest of the town of Cannock, it falls within the Cannock Chase District. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, characterized by rolling hills and woodland areas, offering a serene and tranquil atmosphere for its residents.

With a population of around 1,000 people, Boscomoor is a close-knit community that prides itself on its friendly and welcoming nature. The village is known for its strong community spirit, with various local events and activities organized throughout the year, bringing neighbors together.

Despite its small size, Boscomoor offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub, providing a central meeting point for locals. The village also benefits from its proximity to Cannock, where a wider range of shops, supermarkets, and services can be found.

The surrounding area offers ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. The nearby Cannock Chase, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, provides beautiful walking and cycling trails, as well as opportunities for wildlife spotting. Additionally, Boscomoor is well-connected to other towns and cities in the region, with good transport links, including regular bus services and nearby railway stations.

Overall, Boscomoor offers a peaceful and scenic setting, making it an ideal place for those seeking a quiet and close-knit community, while still having access to nearby amenities and natural beauty.

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Boscomoor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.717275/-2.1147 or Grid Reference SJ9213. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Filance Lock near Penkridge in Staffordshire

Filance Lock is No 37 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Penkridge, by Templars Way. It proviseds a fall (or rise) of 10ft 3in (about 3·1 metres).

Roger D Kidd

Swans in Longford Lock near Penkridge, Staffordshire

These three wanted a free lift up to the next water level. SJ9314 : Swans using Longford Lock near Penkridge, Staffordshire

Roger D Kidd

Mixed usage of Longord Lock near Penkridge

The three swans swam into the lock chamber in front of the narrowboat. Despite the turbulence of the water entering the lock through the gate paddles, they showed little sign of distress or concern. Longford Lock is No 39 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, providing a rise (or fall) of ten feet (three metres). SJ9314 : Longford Lock with swans, north of Penkridge

Roger D Kidd

Swans using Longford Lock near Penkridge, Staffordshire

Looking south towards Penkridge and Wolverhampton. The three swans swam into the lock chamber in front of a narrowboat. Despite the turbulence of the water entering the lock through the gate paddles, they showed little sign of distress or concern, and waited patiently for me to open the gate. Longford Lock is No 39 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, providing a rise (or fall) of ten feet (three metres).

Roger D Kidd

Longford Lock with swans, north of Penkridge

Looking south towards Penkridge and Wolverhampton. The three swans swam into the lock chamber in front of a narrowboat. Despite the initial turbulence of the water entering the lock through the gate paddles, they showed little sign of distress or concern, and are waiting patiently for me to open the gate. SJ9314 : Mixed usage of Longord Lock near Penkridge Longford Lock is No 39 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, providing a rise (or fall) of ten feet (three metres).

Roger D Kidd

Housing by the canal near Penkridge in Staffordshire

This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, looking south-west towards Penkridge Lock. The mobile homes are in Little Marsh Grove.

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Moored narrowboats near Penkridge in Staffordshire

This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, looking south-west towards Penkridge Lock (just past the bend). There are plenty of visitor moorings here north of Penkridge Lock.

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Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal at Penkridge in Staffordshire

This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, looking south-west towards Penkridge Lock (just past the bend). There are plenty of visitor moorings here north of Penkridge Bridge and Lock.

Roger D Kidd

Canal by Penkridge Bridge, Staffordshire

This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal at Penkridge Bridge (No 86) and Lock (No 38 (just visible). There are plenty of visitor moorings behind the camera. The popular Boat Inn is off to the right.

Roger D Kidd

Penkridge Bridge and Lock in Staffordshire

This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal at Penkridge Bridge (No 86) and Lock (No 38). There are plenty of visitor moorings behind the camera. The bridge carries Cannock Road. The lock provides a rise of 9ft 3in (2·8 metres), and its tail gates are leaking badly. The popular Boat Inn is off to the right.

Roger D Kidd

Penkridge Lock in Staffordshire

Looking south towards Wolverhampton and Stourport. Penkridge Lock is No 38 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. The lock provides a rise of 9ft 3in (2·8 metres), and has been drained in this image in anticipation of a narrowboat approaching from behind the camera. Contrasting with the bottom gates, the top gate is leaking minimally.

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Wading heron south of Penkridge, Staffordshire

Unusually this bird decided not to fly off as we passed it on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. Teveray Drive housing is by the canal, above.

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Canal cruising south of Penkridge in Staffordshire

This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal at the southern edge of Penkridge, looking south-east as the canal meanders towards Wolverhampton and Stourport.

Roger D Kidd

Sunken boat by Otherton Marina near Penkridge

A notice on the boat stated that it had been hit by a passing hire boat. Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal.

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Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge

Looking south-east towards Wolverhampton and Stourport. Otherton Marina is on the left.

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Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge

Looking south-east towards Wolverhampton and Stourport. Otherton Marina is on the left.

Roger D Kidd

Otherton Bridge and Lock near Penkridge, Staffordshire

Otherton Bridge is No 83 across the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge. It is an accommodation bridge which also carries a public footpath. Otherton Lock provides a rise (or fall) of 10ft 3in (3·1 metres). The noisy M6 motorway is behind the trees.

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