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Grave of John Parsons Cook – St Augustine's Church loop from Rugeley

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Grave of John Parsons Cook – St Augustine's Church loop from Rugeley

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Grave of John Parsons Cook – St Augustine's Church loop from Rugeley

01:23

5.38km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.36 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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3.52 km

Grave of John Parsons Cook

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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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3.53 km

St Augustine's Church

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This is St Augustine's church, which was opened in 1823 by the Bishop of Chester. It was built as a replacement for the original parish church, which had become too …

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3.60 km

Christina Collins' Grave

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The headstone to Christina Collins' grave.
She was murdered on the Trent and Mersey Canal by boatmen.

The site of the 'Bloody Steps', is on the Trent & Mersey canal, …

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5.38 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.04 km

1.32 km

1.08 km

942 m

Surfaces

3.14 km

1.26 km

972 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

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Grave of John Parsons Cook – St Augustine's Church loop from Rugeley

Old Chancel of St Augustine's Church

Grave of John Parsons Cook

St Augustine's Church

Christina Collins' Grave

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