Hi Bob On your rides, maybe you have not yet seen the interesting sight at Fisherwick on the Elford Road out of Whittington. It is the re-built entrance gates (uprights) that were originally at Fisherwick Hall. When Network Rail constructed the new 4 track line they had to dismantle to stonework and it was re-erected (I would think at a high cost). It has loads of ancient graffiti scratched into the stonework, It is located at WS14 9JL. There is a picture on Google Maps. Opposite Hademore Farm. Don’t cross the new road bridge over the rail line, it is in the old, now dead end road. If you have not already seen it – Enjoy. Greetings from sunny Accra.

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Ah, the gateposts. I don’t think they  were moved, but I may be wrong. They have a fascinating history, which is related to the old brick wall on the left heading to Elford. The picture on google maps has some commentary on it from me:

http://www.panoramio.com/photo/4646639?source=wapi&referrer=kh.google.com

The picture s from 2007.

I was planning to (and still will!) feature these, but some stuff you save for a thin day, if you know what I mean. Staffordshire is littered with such odd historical remnants, like the former explosives factory the other side of the track.

Thanks for the heads up

Bob

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Author: BrownhillsBob

I told the truth - but told it bent. Wandering around bemused and ranty since 2007.

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