Memorials & monuments · North West England
Bignall Hill
In or near Chesterton, Staffordshire.
Bignall Hill, Staffordshire is a local landmark, and forms part of an escarpment ridge 4 miles (6.4 km) north-west of Newcastle-under-Lyme. It is classed as a sub HuMP. There is a large stone monument
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Apedale Road · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bignall Hill, you can take the train to Apedale Road station, which is 2.5 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is ST5 7AG. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Bignall Hill, Staffordshire is a local landmark, and forms part of an escarpment ridge 4 miles (6.4 km) north-west of Newcastle-under-Lyme. It is classed as a sub HuMP. There is a large stone monument on the summit which is dedicated to John Wedgwood (1760–1839), a former local employer and coal mine owner. Wedgwood's monument was initially an obelisk erected in 1850. Following storm damage in 1976 it was reduced to a quarter of its original size, although the base is still substantial. The monument is a Grade II listed building. The monument is today reachable by footpaths, and is the highest point in the area. It affords sweeping 360-degree views: south to Cannock Chase and the city of Stoke-on-Trent; north across the Cheshire Plains to Jodrell Bank radio telescope; east to Mow Cop Castle and the Peak District; and west to the mountains of North Wales and Snowdonia. Bignall Hill is in the parish of Audley Rural. Around the base of the hill are the hamlets of Bignall End, Red Street and Waterhayes.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bignall Hill, Staffordshire is a local landmark, and forms part of an escarpment ridge 4 miles (6.4 km) north-west of Newcastle-under-Lyme. It is classed as a sub HuMP. There is a large stone monument on the summit which is dedicated to John Wedgwood (1760–1839), a former local employer and coal mine owner. Wedgwood's monument was initially an obelisk erected in 1850. Following storm damage in 1976 it was reduced to a quarter of its original size, although the base is still substantial. The monument is a Grade II listed building. The monument is today reachable by footpaths, and is the highest point in the area. It affords sweeping 360-degree views: south to Cannock Chase and the city of Stoke-on-Trent; north across the Cheshire Plains to Jodrell Bank radio telescope; east to Mow Cop Castle and the Peak District; and west to the mountains of North Wales and Snowdonia. Bignall Hill is in the parish of Audley Rural. Around the base of the hill are the hamlets of Bignall End, Red Street and Waterhayes.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0584, -2.2695
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Parish
- Newcastle-under-Lyme, unparished area
- Postcode
- ST5 7AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Nearest railway station
- Apedale Road — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Bignall Hill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bignall Hill?
- Bignall Hill is in Staffordshire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode ST5 7AG), in the parish of Newcastle-under-Lyme, unparished area.
- What is Bignall Hill?
- Bignall Hill, Staffordshire is a local landmark, and forms part of an escarpment ridge 4 miles (6.4 km) north-west of Newcastle-under-Lyme. It is classed as a sub HuMP. There is a large stone monument
- How do I get to Bignall Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Apedale Road, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST5 7AG.
- Who owns Bignall Hill?
- Bignall Hill is owned by | designation =.
- Is Bignall Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Bignall Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bignall Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Apedale Road, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST5 7AG.