Hockenhull Platts, Nature reserve along River Gowy in Cheshire, England
Hockenhull Platts spans 5 hectares of land featuring ponds, reedbeds, mature hedgerows, woodlands, and wet meadows near the River Gowy.
In 1353, Edward the Black Prince ordered repairs to the bridges at Hockenhull Platts, which formed part of a medieval route from London to Holyhead.
The name combines English and Welsh origins, with 'Platt' meaning bridge in Old English, reflecting the historical connections between the two regions.
Visitors can access the reserve through a public footpath from Platts Lane in Christleton, with designated parking bays available to minimize local disruption.
The site houses three Grade II listed red sandstone bridges with plain parapets and iron ties, connected by causeways across the River Gowy.
Location: Christleton
Location: Tarvin
GPS coordinates: 53.18620,-2.78490
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:40
St Andrew's Church, Tarvin
2 km
Hockenhull Hall
832 m
Red Lion
1.9 km
Church House
1.9 km
Tombchest of John Minshull and daughter, south-west corner of churchyard of St. Andrew
1.9 km
Number 86 and attached outbuilding
2.1 km
Stapleford Hall
1.8 km
Tarvin War Memorial
1.9 km
Westernmost of the 3 "Packhorse Bridges"
68 m
Central and easternmost "Packhorse Bridges" and adjoining causeway
14 m
Tombstone of Beatrix Hollinsworth 12 metres west door of Church of St Andrew
1.9 km
Church Hall, Grammar School House and the Hearse House
2 km
Laurel House
2.1 km
Roade House
1.8 km
The Flaggs and Hamilton House, and front garden walls and gates
1.9 km
Sundial in St. Bartholomew's Churchyard
2.7 km
Great Barrow War Memorial
2.7 km
Sundial in the churchyard of St Andrew
1.9 km
Gates and gatepiers to the churchyard of St. Andrew
1.9 km
76, High Street
2.1 km
51, High Street
1.8 km
Tarvin Hall
1.8 km
Tombchest of William Sandbach and others, 5m south-east of sundial in churchyard of St Andrew
1.9 km
78 and 80, High Street
2.1 km
The Vicarage
1.9 km
Milepost, Tarvin Sands
2.7 km
Milepost, S of Stamford Bridge
1.8 km
Milepost, E of on roundabout jct of A54 & A51
1.1 kmReviews
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