Blakenhall Heath

Settlement in Staffordshire

England

Blakenhall Heath

Wyrley & Essington Canal towards Stubbs Bridge Credit: Ian S

Blakenhall Heath is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles east of the town of Stafford. The village is set in a rural landscape surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering residents and visitors a peaceful and tranquil environment.

Blakenhall Heath is known for its charming and traditional architecture, with many of its buildings dating back several centuries. The village is home to a close-knit community, fostering a strong sense of community spirit. Residents often participate in various local activities and events, contributing to the vibrant atmosphere of the village.

The village is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with good transportation links, making it an ideal location for commuters. The nearby town of Stafford provides a range of amenities and services, including shopping centers, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

Blakenhall Heath is also blessed with natural beauty. The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. The village is located near Cannock Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where visitors can explore ancient woodlands, open heathland, and diverse wildlife.

Overall, Blakenhall Heath is a charming and peaceful village in Staffordshire, offering a high quality of life with its rural setting, strong community spirit, and access to amenities and natural beauty.

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Blakenhall Heath Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.612959/-1.996275 or Grid Reference SK0001. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wyrley & Essington Canal towards Stubbs Bridge

Ian S

Wyrley & Essington Canal at Stubbs Bridge

Ian S

Wyrley & Essington Canal at Birchills Junction

Ian S

Walsall Canal at Birchills Junction Bridge

Ian S

Walsall Canal at Birchills Junction Bridge

Ian S

Walsall Canal at Stephenson Avenue Bridge

Ian S

Walsall Canal at Stephenson Avenue Bridge

Ian S

Walsall Junction Canal, Birchills Junction Bridge

The Wyrley & Essington Canal runs on the far side of this bridge. The Walsall Junction Canal meets it at a Tee junction. The bridge is a footbridge for the towpath. The Walsall Junction Canal is part of the Birmingham Canal Navigations and is an extension of the Walsall canal from where it heads for the wharf in Walsall to Birchills Junction via a flight of 8 locks.

Chris Allen

Hildicks Bridge, Wyrley & Essington Canal

The canal passes under Goscote Lane as it winds through the Walsall suburbs.

Stephen McKay

Pratts Mill Bridge, Wyrley & Essington Canal

Pratts Mill Bridge carries Bloxwich Road over the canal.

Stephen McKay

Birchills Junction

At Birchills Junction the Walsall Canal leaves the Wyrley & Essington (through the bridge) for central Walsall and Ryder's Green Junction.

Stephen McKay

Victoria Avenue, Blakenhall Heath

Just north of Walsall, Blakenhall Heath is primarily given over to housing. Old maps prior to WW2 suggest that it was still very rural up until about the early 1930s, but building of the estates put an end to that between the wars. Many of the houses date from that period, although the ones on the right here are clearly more recent.

Richard Law

Shops, houses and flats on Field Road

Described as Field Street on some of the older maps (1880s until 1938, at any rate) Field Road runs north-south through Blakenhall Heath, joining the High St B4210 to the A4142 Lichfield Road.

Richard Law