Highwood

Settlement in Staffordshire East Staffordshire

England

Highwood

Uttoxeter Here at the junction of High Street and Market Place is a decorative 19C shop and office building and an old timber-framed building.
Uttoxeter Credit: Humphrey Bolton

Highwood is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated in the West Midlands region, it is nestled in a picturesque rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. The village lies approximately 8 miles southeast of the county town of Stafford.

Highwood is renowned for its tranquil atmosphere and idyllic countryside, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat. The village is characterized by its charming mix of traditional stone cottages and modern housing developments, providing a diverse range of accommodation options.

Despite its small size, Highwood boasts a strong sense of community. The village has a local primary school, church, and a village hall, which serves as a hub for various social activities and community events. The residents take pride in preserving the village's heritage and organizing initiatives to enhance the quality of life for all.

The surrounding area offers ample opportunities for outdoor pursuits. Highwood is located near several nature reserves, offering scenic walking trails and bird-watching spots. Additionally, the nearby Cannock Chase, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, provides a stunning backdrop for cycling, horse riding, and picnicking.

Highwood benefits from its proximity to Stafford, where residents can access a wider range of amenities including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The village also benefits from good transport links, with easy access to major roads and nearby railway stations.

Overall, Highwood offers a serene and picturesque setting, making it an ideal place for those seeking a tranquil countryside lifestyle within close proximity to urban amenities.

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Uttoxeter Here at the junction of High Street and Market Place is a decorative 19C shop and office building and an old timber-framed building.
Uttoxeter
Here at the junction of High Street and Market Place is a decorative 19C shop and office building and an old timber-framed building.
Uttoxeter railway station The race course at Uttoxeter can be seen through this shelter on the railway platform.
Uttoxeter railway station
The race course at Uttoxeter can be seen through this shelter on the railway platform.
Grand Farm Entrance This iron fence and gate are found at the end of a track to what appears to be a farm.
Grand Farm Entrance
This iron fence and gate are found at the end of a track to what appears to be a farm.
Staffordshire Way This long distance footpath is, at this point, just short of Uttoxeter.
Staffordshire Way
This long distance footpath is, at this point, just short of Uttoxeter.
Field Head farm Uttoxeter The Staffordshire Way walk runs right through the yard of a friendly farmer.
Field Head farm Uttoxeter
The Staffordshire Way walk runs right through the yard of a friendly farmer.
Uttoxeter Uttoxeter market place
Uttoxeter
Uttoxeter market place
Excavators on Parade JCB excavators await buyers in a yard in Uttoxeter.
Excavators on Parade
JCB excavators await buyers in a yard in Uttoxeter.
Dairy Farming near Willslock, Uttoxeter
Dairy Farming near Willslock, Uttoxeter
Blount's Green, Uttoxeter These pillars look as if they once formed an animal pound, and form a less than inviting surround to the seat for anyone wishing to brave the traffic at this junction!
Blount's Green, Uttoxeter
These pillars look as if they once formed an animal pound, and form a less than inviting surround to the seat for anyone wishing to brave the traffic at this junction!
Moat, near Scounslow Green Some damp depressions surrounding this field are noted on the map as an old moat. There is now no indication of any building.
Moat, near Scounslow Green
Some damp depressions surrounding this field are noted on the map as an old moat. There is now no indication of any building.
Moat, near Scounslow Green Some damp depressions surrounding this field are noted on the map as an old moat. There is now no indication of any building. A small patch of open water is just visible bottom left.
Moat, near Scounslow Green
Some damp depressions surrounding this field are noted on the map as an old moat. There is now no indication of any building. A small patch of open water is just visible bottom left.
Footpath, stile and old seed drill near Scounslow Green
Footpath, stile and old seed drill near Scounslow Green
Welcome to Uttoxeter The Plough at Blounts Green, with town sign, daffodils and a rather neglected cast iron milestone.
Welcome to Uttoxeter
The Plough at Blounts Green, with town sign, daffodils and a rather neglected cast iron milestone.
Welcome to Uttoxeter The Plough at Blounts Green, with town sign, daffodils and a rather neglected cast iron milestone.
Welcome to Uttoxeter
The Plough at Blounts Green, with town sign, daffodils and a rather neglected cast iron milestone.
Farmland with Newlands Farm
Farmland with Newlands Farm
Road Into Uttoxeter Bridge Street is the road leading to the church.
Road Into Uttoxeter
Bridge Street is the road leading to the church.
St. Mary, Uttoxeter
St. Mary, Uttoxeter
JCB arms - Uttoxeter The JCB is an icon of British engineering and unlike so many other household names has not out-sourced manufacture to the Far-East (though I suppose lots of components will be imported).  They do have a factory in China and one in the US, but I'm pretty sure that JCB's for UK and Europe are still made in Staffordshire. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._C._Bamford" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._C._Bamford">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Hurrah for them!
JCB arms - Uttoxeter
The JCB is an icon of British engineering and unlike so many other household names has not out-sourced manufacture to the Far-East (though I suppose lots of components will be imported). They do have a factory in China and one in the US, but I'm pretty sure that JCB's for UK and Europe are still made in Staffordshire. LinkExternal link Hurrah for them!
Show me another place!

Highwood is located at Grid Ref: SK0931 (Lat: 52.885006, Lng: -1.8585416)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: East Staffordshire

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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