Old Hill

Hill, Mountain in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Old Hill

Tackeroo Railway - leaving the Mere Pits embankment A standard gauge military railway was completed in 1915 by the West Cannock Colliery Company to service the large Brocton and Rugeley training camps established on Cannock Chase at the outbreak of the Great War. There were connections to the Rugeley to Stafford line at Milford &amp; Brocton Station and the Walsall to Rugeley line at Hednesford.

Large numbers of British and Commonwealth servicemen trained on the open heathland of Cannock Chase with upwards of 250000 passing through the camps during the war. — Tackeroo Railway - leaving the Mere Pits embankment Credit: John M

Old Hill is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated on a hill, it offers picturesque views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers. The village is part of the larger town of Rowley Regis and is bordered by other small settlements such as Cradley Heath, Halesowen, and Blackheath.

The area is known for its rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to prehistoric times. Old Hill was once a thriving mining community, with coal mining being the primary industry in the region during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The remnants of the old mine shafts can still be seen in the landscape today.

In terms of amenities, Old Hill offers a range of services to its residents and visitors. The village has several shops, pubs, and restaurants, providing a variety of options for dining and entertainment. Additionally, there are schools, a library, and a community center, ensuring that the needs of the local population are well catered to.

Old Hill is well-connected to the rest of Staffordshire and the West Midlands region. The village has its own train station, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities such as Birmingham and Wolverhampton. It is also well-served by bus routes, allowing for convenient travel within the area.

Overall, Old Hill is a charming village with a rich heritage and stunning natural beauty. Whether one is interested in exploring its history, enjoying the outdoors, or simply relaxing in a peaceful setting, Old Hill has something to offer for everyone.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.79492/-2.0363956 or Grid Reference SJ9721. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tackeroo Railway - leaving the Mere Pits embankment

A standard gauge military railway was completed in 1915 by the West Cannock Colliery Company to service the large Brocton and Rugeley training camps established on Cannock Chase at the outbreak of the Great War. There were connections to the Rugeley to Stafford line at Milford & Brocton Station and the Walsall to Rugeley line at Hednesford. Large numbers of British and Commonwealth servicemen trained on the open heathland of Cannock Chase with upwards of 250000 passing through the camps during the war.

John M

Shugborough Hall, near Cannock Chase

This is the home of Lord Lichfield. Part of the house is open to the public. The County Museum is in the grounds as is a working farm museum.

Angella Streluk

Tixall Wide on The Staffs. & Worcs. Canal

When this stretch of the Staffs . & Worcs. Canal was built, the landowner at this point insisted that the canal be made very wide here so as to resemble a lake and not an ugly narrow canal!

Andy Beecroft

Nickolls Transport

DAF 85CF taken in our yard. The depot is in Milford near Stafford.

John Nickolls

Milford Church Fete

A true vision of little Britain, this picture was taken at the Church Garden Fete on a very warm day in June 2005

John Nickolls

Two Trucks in the yard

Two vehicles belonging to Nickolls Transport, Milford, Stafford. Behind the yard you can see the railway line.

John Nickolls

Aerial View of Milford, near Stafford

Showing Transport Depot

John Nickolls

Quarrying on Cannock Chase 1926

Satnall Hills

John Nickolls

Fields at Tixall Farm

The distant wood is Bricklawn Covert. The GR given is for the near pylon.

Adrian Bailey

Essex Bridge, Shugborough

When viewed from the river, this bridge looks just like any other old bridge, but it's much more fun than your average old bridge! This is a packhorse bridge, built to link the Shugborough estate to the village of Great Haywood. And if you search on the Web for information and photos of it, you'll be in for another surprise: it used to be over twice as long. By the way, it crosses the Trent just below the point where that river meets the River Sow.

Adrian Bailey

The Chase from The Park

A view from the Haywood entrance to the Shugborough estate, looking south to the Forestry Commission land at Coalpit Lane Covert (SJ 996207).

Adrian Bailey

The bridge at the back of Shugborough Hall

At summer level in times of drought the left bank exposes sand

David Bagshaw

Toll House

The Toll House at the end of the Staffs & Worcester Canal where it joins the Trent & Mersey. The Aqueduct in the background is over the Trent. At the time this photo was taken the toll house was let as a shop.

David Bagshaw

Essex Bridge

Seen from the south, spanning the River Trent. Originally there were 40 arches at least, although only 14 remain today - that still makes it the longest surviving packhorse bridge in Britain. Named after the Earls of Essex who required a short cut onto the heights of Cannock Chase. To day it takes the Staffordshire Way into the Shugborough Estate

Chris Heaton

Folly, Shugborough Estate

Bizarre edifice near the railway line that runs through the Shrugborough Estate, taken from the Staffordshire Way

Chris Heaton

A 513

Main Road from Rugeley to Stafford. After leaving the Shugborough Estate it is necessary to follow this dangerous road before bearing off into the woods on Cannock Chase

Chris Heaton

Clearing below Oat Hill

Staffordshire Way walkers certainly need this sign, as bearings through the woods are confusing

Chris Heaton

Haywood Park

This view of the farm and its lands shows how close it is to the wilderness of Cannock Chase. Compare the layout of the fields to the boundaries shown on an OS map.

Angella Streluk

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Old Hill is located at Grid Ref: SJ9721 (Lat: 52.79492, Lng: -2.0363956)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire