Rough Close

Settlement in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Rough Close

Sandon Road The view along the A520 road in Meir Heath, Staffordshire.
Sandon Road Credit: Gordon Griffiths

Rough Close is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated about 5 miles north of Stafford, the village is nestled in a picturesque rural setting surrounded by rolling hills and green fields.

The village is home to a tight-knit community of residents who enjoy the tranquility and charm of countryside living. The houses in Rough Close are predominantly traditional stone cottages, giving the village a quaint and timeless feel.

One of the notable features of Rough Close is its proximity to Cannock Chase, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This expansive woodland and heathland area provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, including walking, cycling, and horse riding.

The village also benefits from its convenient location, with easy access to major road networks such as the A51 and the M6 motorway. This allows residents to easily commute to nearby towns and cities for work or leisure activities.

Despite its small size, Rough Close has a strong sense of community, with various social events and activities organized throughout the year. The village also has a primary school, ensuring that local children have access to education without the need to travel far.

Overall, Rough Close offers a tranquil and idyllic countryside lifestyle, while still providing convenience and connectivity to the wider region. It is a place where residents can enjoy the beauty of nature and the warmth of community.

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Rough Close Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.952355/-2.113088 or Grid Reference SJ9239. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sandon Road The view along the A520 road in Meir Heath, Staffordshire.
Sandon Road
The view along the A520 road in Meir Heath, Staffordshire.
Meir Heath Windmill Former windmill at Meir Heath built in the 18th century.  The building is Grade II listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1374182?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1374182?section=official-list-entry">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>
Meir Heath Windmill
Former windmill at Meir Heath built in the 18th century. The building is Grade II listed, see: LinkExternal link
The Windmill The Windmill pub in Meir Heath, the pub is named after the former windmill which stand nearby <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7509105">SJ9240 : Meir Heath Windmill</a>.
The Windmill
The Windmill pub in Meir Heath, the pub is named after the former windmill which stand nearby SJ9240 : Meir Heath Windmill.
Water Tower at Meir Heath
Water Tower at Meir Heath
Grindley Park Houses in the distance are Sandon Road.[Looking NNW]
Grindley Park
Houses in the distance are Sandon Road.[Looking NNW]
The Potters Bar On the Meir Park estate
The Potters Bar
On the Meir Park estate
Lightwood Road Methodist chapel and rooms Lightwood, Stoke on Trent
Lightwood Road
Methodist chapel and rooms Lightwood, Stoke on Trent
Old Corn Windmill Tower This Wind Cornmill Tower stands in the carpark of the windmill inn at Meir Heath
Old Corn Windmill Tower
This Wind Cornmill Tower stands in the carpark of the windmill inn at Meir Heath
Electricity Pylons These pylons head towards Cocknage Farm.
Electricity Pylons
These pylons head towards Cocknage Farm.
Pylon Pylon in fields adjacent to South Cocknage Farm.
Pylon
Pylon in fields adjacent to South Cocknage Farm.
Barlaston Road
Barlaston Road
Barlaston Road
Barlaston Road
Woodland This woodland runs parallel with the Cocknage Road.
Woodland
This woodland runs parallel with the Cocknage Road.
Cocknage Road A view down the Cocknage Road with woodland to the west.
Cocknage Road
A view down the Cocknage Road with woodland to the west.
St. Francis, Meir Heath
St. Francis, Meir Heath
St. Matthew's School, Rough Close, Meir Heath The school has a small church attached
St. Matthew's School, Rough Close, Meir Heath
The school has a small church attached
Meir Heath windmill The shell of this windmill was rescued and stabilised from a dilapidated state in 2002, when the concrete cap was repaired and the iron bands around the brickwork were restored. A local group was formed at that time to try and look after it. The mill stands in the carpark of a pub called, with great imagination, The Windmill.
Meir Heath windmill
The shell of this windmill was rescued and stabilised from a dilapidated state in 2002, when the concrete cap was repaired and the iron bands around the brickwork were restored. A local group was formed at that time to try and look after it. The mill stands in the carpark of a pub called, with great imagination, The Windmill.
Meir Heath milepost - detail Clearly (and I reckon incorrectly) telling us that it's in Normacot.
Meir Heath milepost - detail
Clearly (and I reckon incorrectly) telling us that it's in Normacot.
Show me another place!

Rough Close is located at Grid Ref: SJ9239 (Lat: 52.952355, Lng: -2.113088)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Defibrillator
Booth: K6
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Childcare
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