Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Cat's Monument
In or near Great Haywood.
Cat's Monument is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Amerton Station · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cat's Monument is a place of interest in Staffordshire, the West Midlands. The site is within the Cannock Chase National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Amerton Station, about 5.1 km away. Postcode area ST17.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cannock Chase
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cat's Monument is located in Colwich, Staffordshire, within the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This structure is notable for its distinctive design and significance in the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8021, -2.0116
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Stafford
- Parish
- Colwich
- Postcode
- ST17 0XB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
- Nearest railway station
- Amerton Station — 5.1 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n6774454297 (ODbL)
- commons: Cat's Monument, Shugborough Estate - Staffordshire, England - DSC00206.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cat's Monument?
- Cat's Monument is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST17 0XB), in the parish of Colwich.
- What is Cat's Monument?
- Cat's Monument is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cat's Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Amerton Station, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST17 0XB.
- Is Cat's Monument a protected site?
- Yes — Cat's Monument is part of the Cannock Chase National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cat's Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Cat's Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cat's Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Amerton Station, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST17 0XB.