Discover Blackrod

Blackrod offers different points of interest for a trip: Blackrod War Memorial and the Church of St Katharine represent specific aspects of memorial and architectural history; the Blackrod By-pass woodland is characterised by its narrow layout and the use of different sections. If you are planning a stay, you can consider historical details and a natural area with separate access points as distinct focal points.

Memorials and historic features

Blackrod War Memorial is a First World War memorial dating from 1925. Later additions also commemorate the Second World War. The year 1925 refers to its construction; the additions extend the memorial’s scope to include the Second World War. For an accurate timeline, the original dedication should therefore be distinguished from the later addition.

At the Church of St Katharine, different periods can also be identified in specific architectural features. The lowest stage of the tower dates from the early 16th century; this date applies to the stage, not the entire church. The font has a square base dating from 1775. These two dates therefore do not provide a single date for the building: one applies to part of the tower, the other to the base of the font.

Moated site at Arley Hall

The moated site at Arley Hall is a Scheduled Monument and is well preserved. Its circular shape and the relative width of the moat make it an unusual example for the region. The moat is water-filled; its banks are faced with dry stonework. There is one precisely defined exception in the north: 15 metres of the outer bank have been rebuilt with mortared masonry.

Blackrod By-pass woodland

The Blackrod By-pass woodland is a narrow strip of mixed woodland running from southwest to northeast and cut through by the A6 bypass at Blackrod. Its narrow layout and the road crossing describe the woodland’s spatial form; this sets it apart from the individually dated historic buildings.

The southwestern section is accessed via a stile; the paths are used by local dog walkers. The northeastern section is accessible through a gate and is used by mountain bikers and off-road riders. These details about access and use apply to the respective sections. In the northeastern part, the paths may be muddy or changeable. Check current conditions before visiting.

Another place in Blackrod

Blackrod Sports and Community Centre is a community centre in Blackrod and is run by a charitable organisation.

When deciding what to focus on during a trip, the history mainly answers questions about dates and individual architectural features; the woodland, by contrast, is defined by its layout, separate access points and different uses. This can help you decide whether you would rather focus on historical details or a natural area in Blackrod.

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