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Springhill

M6 Toll: Lichfield Canal Aqueduct One of the largest missing links in the Midlands canal system is the section of the Wyrley & Essington Canal that descended from Ogley Junction via thirty locks and the city of Lichfield to the Coventry Canal at Huddlesford. Plans are afoot to restore it, under the new name of the Lichfield Canal, and to safeguard the line for this restoration an aqueduct was built over the new M6 Toll, at present unconnected to anything at either end but patiently awaiting its narrowboats.
M6 Toll: Lichfield Canal Aqueduct Credit: Christopher Hilton

Springhill is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles north of the town of Rugeley, it is nestled in the picturesque countryside of the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The village is known for its tranquil and idyllic setting, surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense woodlands. This makes it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and cyclists. The nearby Cannock Chase Forest offers a variety of outdoor activities, including walking trails, mountain biking routes, and wildlife spotting opportunities.

Springhill itself is a close-knit community with a population of around 500 residents. It boasts a charming village hall, a local pub, and a primary school, catering to the needs of the local families. The village hall hosts various events throughout the year, such as community gatherings, fairs, and social activities, fostering a sense of community spirit.

The village is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with good road links to Rugeley, Stafford, and Cannock. This makes it an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle while still having access to urban amenities. The village also benefits from a regular bus service, providing convenient transportation options.

Overall, Springhill offers a serene and picturesque countryside setting, coupled with a strong sense of community. It provides an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, while still being within easy reach of nearby towns and cities.

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M6 Toll: Lichfield Canal Aqueduct One of the largest missing links in the Midlands canal system is the section of the Wyrley & Essington Canal that descended from Ogley Junction via thirty locks and the city of Lichfield to the Coventry Canal at Huddlesford. Plans are afoot to restore it, under the new name of the Lichfield Canal, and to safeguard the line for this restoration an aqueduct was built over the new M6 Toll, at present unconnected to anything at either end but patiently awaiting its narrowboats.
M6 Toll: Lichfield Canal Aqueduct
One of the largest missing links in the Midlands canal system is the section of the Wyrley & Essington Canal that descended from Ogley Junction via thirty locks and the city of Lichfield to the Coventry Canal at Huddlesford. Plans are afoot to restore it, under the new name of the Lichfield Canal, and to safeguard the line for this restoration an aqueduct was built over the new M6 Toll, at present unconnected to anything at either end but patiently awaiting its narrowboats.
M6 Toll: Lichfield Canal Aqueduct One of the largest missing links in the Midlands canal system is the section of the Wyrley & Essington Canal that descended from Ogley Junction via thirty locks and the city of Lichfield to the Coventry Canal at Huddlesford. Plans are afoot to restore it, under the new name of the Lichfield Canal, and to safeguard the line for this restoration an aqueduct was built over the new M6 Toll, at present unconnected to anything at either end but patiently awaiting its narrowboats.
M6 Toll: Lichfield Canal Aqueduct
One of the largest missing links in the Midlands canal system is the section of the Wyrley & Essington Canal that descended from Ogley Junction via thirty locks and the city of Lichfield to the Coventry Canal at Huddlesford. Plans are afoot to restore it, under the new name of the Lichfield Canal, and to safeguard the line for this restoration an aqueduct was built over the new M6 Toll, at present unconnected to anything at either end but patiently awaiting its narrowboats.
M6 Toll northbound: passing under the A461 at an acute angle The M6 Toll Road is a 27-mile private-sector expressway to the north of Birmingham. The M6 is the key artery through the West Midlands, but it suffers from chronic congestion as part of Britain’s longest and most important motorway. The Birmingham Northern Relief Road, as the M6 Toll was originally known, was built to siphon off the through traffic between the South-east and the North-West. Site clearance started in 2000, construction of the road began in 2002 and it opened in December 2003 (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.m6toll.co.uk/about-us/history/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.m6toll.co.uk/about-us/history/">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> M6 Toll History). When planned, it was forecast that 72000 vehicles would use the link, but just half that number of motorists take the route today (2013 - <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/overpriced-and-underused-m6-toll-road-is-going-nowhere-fast-8606755.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/overpriced-and-underused-m6-toll-road-is-going-nowhere-fast-8606755.html">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> Overpriced and underused – The Independent) whilst in contrast, the M6 itself is still carrying in excess of 125,000 vehicles a day with many claiming that the toll route’s benefits do not warrant the charges (2013 rates: currently £5.50 for private cars and £11 for trucks, with modest discounts for weekend and overnight use - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3665133">SP2685 : M6 Toll Tariff, Chapel Green</a>) and that when traffic is flowing reasonably freely on the original M6, there is no incentive to use the toll route which is marginally longer than the free motorway, with time also lost for stopping to pay at the toll booth. The toll motorway is operated by Midland Expressway Ltd, which has the concession until 2054 – when the road is due to be handed back to the government.
M6 Toll northbound: passing under the A461 at an acute angle
The M6 Toll Road is a 27-mile private-sector expressway to the north of Birmingham. The M6 is the key artery through the West Midlands, but it suffers from chronic congestion as part of Britain’s longest and most important motorway. The Birmingham Northern Relief Road, as the M6 Toll was originally known, was built to siphon off the through traffic between the South-east and the North-West. Site clearance started in 2000, construction of the road began in 2002 and it opened in December 2003 (LinkExternal link M6 Toll History). When planned, it was forecast that 72000 vehicles would use the link, but just half that number of motorists take the route today (2013 - LinkExternal link Overpriced and underused – The Independent) whilst in contrast, the M6 itself is still carrying in excess of 125,000 vehicles a day with many claiming that the toll route’s benefits do not warrant the charges (2013 rates: currently £5.50 for private cars and £11 for trucks, with modest discounts for weekend and overnight use - see SP2685 : M6 Toll Tariff, Chapel Green) and that when traffic is flowing reasonably freely on the original M6, there is no incentive to use the toll route which is marginally longer than the free motorway, with time also lost for stopping to pay at the toll booth. The toll motorway is operated by Midland Expressway Ltd, which has the concession until 2054 – when the road is due to be handed back to the government.
Farmland near Stonnall Farmland beside Pouk Lane near Stonnall.
Farmland near Stonnall
Farmland beside Pouk Lane near Stonnall.
The M6 Toll runs under a railway bridge
The M6 Toll runs under a railway bridge
Gantry sign over M6 Toll
Gantry sign over M6 Toll
Closed Shire Oak The view of the former Pub on the junction of the A461 and the A452 in Walsall.
Closed Shire Oak
The view of the former Pub on the junction of the A461 and the A452 in Walsall.
Oddfellows in the Boat Public house/restaurant on the A461 and adjoining the disused Wyrley & Essington Canal. The emphasis is on the food but they do have a Casque Mark for the beers too.
Oddfellows in the Boat
Public house/restaurant on the A461 and adjoining the disused Wyrley & Essington Canal. The emphasis is on the food but they do have a Casque Mark for the beers too.
A5 near Crane Brook House
A5 near Crane Brook House
A5 Watling Street at New Town
A5 Watling Street at New Town
Ogley Junction Ogley Junction is the easternmost point of the navigable Wyrley & Essington Canal. Until 1954 it was possible to continue through the bridge here through a series of locks to Huddlesford Junction the Coventry Canal. Although there are plans to restore this route, for the time being boats must turn left towards Anglesy Basin.
Ogley Junction
Ogley Junction is the easternmost point of the navigable Wyrley & Essington Canal. Until 1954 it was possible to continue through the bridge here through a series of locks to Huddlesford Junction the Coventry Canal. Although there are plans to restore this route, for the time being boats must turn left towards Anglesy Basin.
Anglesey Bridge The first bridge on the Anglesey Branch of the Wyrley & Essington Canal is a fine solid-looking brick arch.
Anglesey Bridge
The first bridge on the Anglesey Branch of the Wyrley & Essington Canal is a fine solid-looking brick arch.
Aqueduct on the Anglesey Branch The Anglesey Branch of the Wyrley & Essington Canal narrows as it crosses the former Walsall - Lichfield railway.
Aqueduct on the Anglesey Branch
The Anglesey Branch of the Wyrley & Essington Canal narrows as it crosses the former Walsall - Lichfield railway.
The Anchor Inn, Brownhills Part of the Marstons portfolio, this canalside pub stands on Chester Road south-east of the town centre.
The Anchor Inn, Brownhills
Part of the Marstons portfolio, this canalside pub stands on Chester Road south-east of the town centre.
Memorials in the churchyard of St James' Church, Brownhills The obelisk of polished pink granite commemorates members of the Roberts family in the Edwardian period.
Memorials in the churchyard of St James' Church, Brownhills
The obelisk of polished pink granite commemorates members of the Roberts family in the Edwardian period.
Just missed the bus, Lindon Road, Brownhills
Just missed the bus, Lindon Road, Brownhills
Flats, east side of High Street, A452, Brownhills The A452 runs from Leamington Spa, Warwickshire to Brownhills in Staffordshire. It is the major link to the M6 motorway for both Leamington and Warwick in addition to serving as Leamington's link to the M40 motorway and to Coventry. Between Brownhills and Kenilworth it follows the line of the ancient drover's road called the Welsh Road, which probably has pre-Roman origins.
Flats, east side of High Street, A452, Brownhills
The A452 runs from Leamington Spa, Warwickshire to Brownhills in Staffordshire. It is the major link to the M6 motorway for both Leamington and Warwick in addition to serving as Leamington's link to the M40 motorway and to Coventry. Between Brownhills and Kenilworth it follows the line of the ancient drover's road called the Welsh Road, which probably has pre-Roman origins.
Former Warrener's Arms, corner of High Street and Ogley Road, Brownhills The public house is shown on the earliest OS map, dated 1884. It looks more Edwardian than Victorian: rebuilt perhaps.
Former Warrener's Arms, corner of High Street and Ogley Road, Brownhills
The public house is shown on the earliest OS map, dated 1884. It looks more Edwardian than Victorian: rebuilt perhaps.
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Springhill is located at Grid Ref: SK0605 (Lat: 52.647077, Lng: -1.898721)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Lichfield

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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