Highfields

Settlement in Staffordshire Lichfield

England

Highfields

Preservation that went wrong â Chasewater â 1968 Peckett locomotive no.1823 of 1931 at Chasewater Railway. Intended for operation on the then relatively new heritage railway, it ended up being scrapped in the early 1970s. — Preservation that went wrong â Chasewater â 1968 Credit: Alan Murray-Rust

Highfields is a suburban area located in the county of Staffordshire, in the West Midlands region of England. Situated approximately 2 miles south-east of Stafford town center, it is a popular residential area with a population of around 10,000 people.

The area is characterized by a mix of housing types, including detached and semi-detached houses, as well as some apartment complexes. The majority of the properties are privately owned, although there are also some social housing developments.

Highfields benefits from its close proximity to Stafford, which provides residents with access to a wide range of amenities and services. The town center offers a variety of shops, restaurants, and supermarkets, as well as leisure facilities such as gyms and a cinema. There are also several schools in the area, making it an attractive location for families.

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, Highfields is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The nearby Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty provides opportunities for walking, cycling, and horse riding, while the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal offers scenic walks along its towpath.

Transport links in Highfields are excellent, with regular bus services connecting the area to Stafford and other nearby towns. The M6 motorway is easily accessible, providing convenient access to Birmingham and Manchester.

Overall, Highfields offers a desirable residential location with a range of amenities, good transport links, and access to beautiful countryside.

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Highfields Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.669306/-1.9342261 or Grid Reference SK0407. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Preservation that went wrong â Chasewater â 1968

Peckett locomotive no.1823 of 1931 at Chasewater Railway. Intended for operation on the then relatively new heritage railway, it ended up being scrapped in the early 1970s.

Alan Murray-Rust

Preservation that went wrong â Chasewater â 1969

Andrew Barclay fireless locomotive no.1562 of 1917 at Chasewater Railway. Intended for operation on the then relatively new heritage railway, it ended up being scrapped in the early 1970s. This view Link shows it at work at Crawford's factory in Liverpool just 3 years previously.

Alan Murray-Rust

Chasewater Railway - assorted engines and rolling stock

Seen at Brownhills West Station.

Chris Allen

Chasewater Railway - Brownhills West Station

The last train of the day waiting to depart on its round trip. At this time of year only a diesel was operating with no steam engines in sight.

Chris Allen

Chasewater Railway - last train of the day

On a round trip from Brownhills West Station. This was the first point where I could cross the track to get the sun on this side. The locomotive is carrying the NCB Western Area legend and is, I believe, North British 0-4-0DH No. 27876 of 1958. It is privately owned.

Chris Allen

Chasewater Railway - last train of the day

Chris Allen

Chasewater Railway - Brownhills West Station

Looking into the station throat from the path alongside the line.

Chris Allen

Chasewater Railway - Brownhills West Station

The item on the left is a Merryweather Valiant portable steam fire pump. The stock on the right looks like it probably hasn't moved for some considerable time. I could see nothing about this particular locomotive on the website.

Chris Allen

Chasewater Railway - path crossing the formation

Chris Allen

Water sports area, Chasewater Country Park

At the southern end of the dam. Chasewater was built as a canal reservoir.

Christine Johnstone

'Do not feed the birds' at Chasewater Country Park

Warning notice about avian flu on the bank of the canal reservoir, near the play area.

Christine Johnstone

Boom across Chasewater reservoir

Presumably to separate the water sports near the dam from other reservoir users at the country park.

Christine Johnstone

Waterlogged grass, Chasewater Country Park

The former site of a boating lake SK0307 : Boating Lake, Chasewater Country Park, Brownhills, Staffs.

Christine Johnstone

Gantry sign over M6 Toll

Steve Daniels

The Co-operative, Unit 1-8 Highfields Road, Chasetown, Burntwood, Staffs

This Co-operative store is primarily food focussed and is part of Central Co-op, a large independent co-operative group. The store is located on the corner of Highfields Road and Pool Road.

P L Chadwick

Uxbridge Arms (1), 2 Church Street, Chasetown, Burntwood, Staffs

This public house was here by 1856 serving the growing community of Chasetown, which at that time was known as Cannock Chase, named after the nearby forest. The pub was acquired by Black Country Ales, and after major refurbishment it re-opened in August 2021. SK0407 : Uxbridge Arms (2) - sign, 2 Church Street, Chasetown, Burntwood, Staffs.

P L Chadwick

Uxbridge Arms (2) - sign, 2 Church Street, Chasetown, Burntwood, Staffs

The pub was purchased by Black Country Ales and re-opened in August 2021. They provided this new sign to replace the one seen in earlier photographs on this website. SK0407 : Uxbridge Arms (1), 2 Church Street, Chasetown, Burntwood, Staffs.

P L Chadwick