Tomb of the Two Sisters – Armitage Tunnel loop from Rugeley

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Tomb of the Two Sisters – Armitage Tunnel loop from Rugeley

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Tomb of the Two Sisters – Armitage Tunnel loop from Rugeley

02:36

10.2km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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236 m

Remains of a 14th-Century Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

The remains of a late 14th-century cross. Before the Reformation in the 16th century it would have served as a single memorial to everyone buried here. Much of the stepped …

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254 m

Tomb of the Two Sisters

Highlight • Historical Site

To the east of the chancel is the unusual tomb of two sisters - Elizabeth Cuting, who died in 1695, and Emma Hollinhurst, who died in 1696. On its top …

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411 m

Grave of John Parsons Cook

Highlight • Historical Site

The grave of John Parsons Cook, for whose murder Dr William Palmer, 'the Rugeley Poisoner', was hanged.

Apparently, though, no amount of building to the glory of God could deliver …

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502 m

The Old Chancel

Highlight • Historical Site

2.48 km

Start of Short Route

Highlight • Trail

4.41 km

Armitage Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Armitage Tunnel on the Trent & Mersey Canal.

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5.21 km

Canal Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Mobile Phone and a bit of tweaking,

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10.0 km

Old Chancel of St Augustine's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Here are the remains of the original St Augustine's church, which became the parish church in the 12th century. These remains have come to be known as the old chancel. …

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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.34 km

2.81 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.63 km

1.98 km