Huntington

Civil Parish in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

England

Huntington

Huntington A new nature reserve has been created at the site of former Littleton colliery in the village of Huntington.
Huntington Credit: Andy Malbon

Huntington is a civil parish located in Staffordshire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles north of the town of Cannock and about 10 miles south of the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The parish covers an area of about 7 square miles and has a population of around 3,000 people.

The village of Huntington is the main settlement within the parish. It is a picturesque and predominantly residential area, with a mix of modern housing developments and traditional stone-built cottages. The village is known for its beautiful countryside surroundings, including rolling hills, woodlands, and open fields, which provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

Huntington has a strong sense of community, with several local amenities and services to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a few shops and pubs. The parish also has a number of social and sports clubs, offering activities such as football, cricket, and bowls.

The nearby Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a popular attraction for both locals and visitors. It offers a wide range of recreational opportunities, including nature walks, mountain biking trails, and picnic spots. The area is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, birds, and rare plant species.

Overall, Huntington is a charming parish with a strong community spirit and abundant natural beauty, making it an attractive place to live or visit for those seeking a peaceful and rural environment.

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Huntington Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.716568/-2.043743 or Grid Reference SJ9713. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Huntington A new nature reserve has been created at the site of former Littleton colliery in the village of Huntington.
Huntington
A new nature reserve has been created at the site of former Littleton colliery in the village of Huntington.
St. Thomas, Huntington
St. Thomas, Huntington
Cannock Stadium Home of Cannock and Stafford AC
Cannock Stadium
Home of Cannock and Stafford AC
Littleton Colliery Long gone. I think it was already closed then. I was actually looking for a waterworks beam engine house but that had been replaced by a little hut. The colliery was the booby prize and now it's a memory.
Littleton Colliery
Long gone. I think it was already closed then. I was actually looking for a waterworks beam engine house but that had been replaced by a little hut. The colliery was the booby prize and now it's a memory.
Traffic island This is the junction of Pye Green Road and Rosehill.The photograph was taken from a hot air balloon.
Traffic island
This is the junction of Pye Green Road and Rosehill.The photograph was taken from a hot air balloon.
Mansty Lane
Mansty Lane
St. Aidan's Church, West Chadsmoor
St. Aidan's Church, West Chadsmoor
Disused Railway Mansty Farm can be seen on the Right
Disused Railway
Mansty Farm can be seen on the Right
Badger's Hills, Cannock Chase
Badger's Hills, Cannock Chase
Cannock Chase near Pottal Pool
Cannock Chase near Pottal Pool
Road to Pottal Pool
Road to Pottal Pool
Yew Tree Farm Yew Tree Farm ,Pottal Pool Road, Penkridge

View from the road across the gate
Yew Tree Farm
Yew Tree Farm ,Pottal Pool Road, Penkridge View from the road across the gate
Grazing Land Looking across to Mansty Farm
Grazing Land
Looking across to Mansty Farm
Entering Huntington The hill behind was part of Littleton Colliery, now closed. It has been turned into a picnic area and nature reserve
Entering Huntington
The hill behind was part of Littleton Colliery, now closed. It has been turned into a picnic area and nature reserve
Disused Railway
Disused Railway
Good Friends
Good Friends
Woods by old Railway, Pillaton, Staffordshire The road bridge is just in view on the left.
Woods by old Railway, Pillaton, Staffordshire
The road bridge is just in view on the left.
Crop Fields by Mansty Farm, Pillaton, Staffordshire The forest on Cannock Chase can be seen on the skyline.
Crop Fields by Mansty Farm, Pillaton, Staffordshire
The forest on Cannock Chase can be seen on the skyline.
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Huntington is located at Grid Ref: SJ9713 (Lat: 52.716568, Lng: -2.043743)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: South Staffordshire

Police Authority: Staffordshire

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.716568,-2.043743
Crossing
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Bus Stop
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Post Office
Huntington Post Office
Addr City: Cannock
Addr Postcode: WS12 4NU
Addr Street: Stafford Road
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Ref Pol Id: 5523
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Speed Camera
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Defibrillator
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Not Ref GB The Circuit: E993D86A-82C3-4EC3-BB2D-AEE000C143EB
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Huntington
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Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.7195235/-2.0398843
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