Calf Heath

Settlement in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

England

Calf Heath

Rodbaston Lock near Gailey in Staffordshire Rodbaston Lock is No 35 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge. It provides a rise (or fall) of 8ft 6in (26 metres). Rodbaston Lock Bridge in the foreground is No 80 and used to be at the end of Gailey Lea Lane. Following construction of the nearby M6 motorway by 1968, the bridge became redundant, though a public footpath still crosses it. — Rodbaston Lock near Gailey in Staffordshire Credit: Roger Kidd

Calf Heath is a small village located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles north of Wolverhampton and 4 miles west of Cannock, Calf Heath is nestled within the South Staffordshire district. The village is predominantly residential, with a population of around 1,200 people.

Calf Heath's history dates back to the 19th century when it primarily served as a rural hamlet. Over time, the village has experienced significant development, with the construction of new housing estates and the expansion of local amenities. Despite this growth, Calf Heath has managed to retain its rural charm and character.

The village is well-served by transportation links, with the M6 motorway running adjacent to the settlement. This makes Calf Heath an accessible location for commuters traveling to nearby towns and cities. Additionally, the village benefits from a train station, situated on the Wolverhampton to Stafford line, providing further connectivity for residents.

Calf Heath boasts several local amenities, including a popular pub, The Four Crosses, which offers traditional food and drink. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, making it an attractive location for outdoor enthusiasts. Nearby attractions include the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where visitors can enjoy walking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

Overall, Calf Heath offers a peaceful and scenic setting, coupled with convenient transport links, making it an ideal place to live for those seeking a balance between rural and urban lifestyles.

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Rodbaston Lock near Gailey in Staffordshire Rodbaston Lock is No 35 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge. It provides a rise (or fall) of 8ft 6in (26 metres). Rodbaston Lock Bridge in the foreground is No 80 and used to be at the end of Gailey Lea Lane. Following construction of the nearby M6 motorway by 1968, the bridge became redundant, though a public footpath still crosses it.

Rodbaston Lock near Gailey in Staffordshire

Rodbaston Lock is No 35 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge. It provides a rise (or fall) of 8ft 6in (26 metres). Rodbaston Lock Bridge in the foreground is No 80 and used to be at the end of Gailey Lea Lane. Following construction of the nearby M6 motorway by 1968, the bridge became redundant, though a public footpath still crosses it.

Canal at Gailey Lock and Bridge, Staffordshire Gailey Top Lock is No 32 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. This is the first of four fairly widely spaced locks. The A5 Watling Street crosses the canal here.

Canal at Gailey Lock and Bridge, Staffordshire

Gailey Top Lock is No 32 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. This is the first of four fairly widely spaced locks. The A5 Watling Street crosses the canal here.

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey in Staffordshire The narrowboat is about to move into Brick Kiln Lock, No 33.

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey in Staffordshire

The narrowboat is about to move into Brick Kiln Lock, No 33.

Canal at Brick Kiln Lock near Gailey, Staffordshire Brick Kiln Lock is No 33 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey. It is one of four fairly widely spaced locks descending from Gailey Top Lock by Watling Street.

Canal at Brick Kiln Lock near Gailey, Staffordshire

Brick Kiln Lock is No 33 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey. It is one of four fairly widely spaced locks descending from Gailey Top Lock by Watling Street.

Canal at Brick Kiln Lock near Gailey, Staffordshire Looking north-east towards Penkridge, Stafford and Great Haywood Junction (with the Trent and Mersey Canal).
Brick Kiln Lock is No 33 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey. It is one of four fairly widely spaced locks descending from Gailey Top Lock by Watling Street.

Canal at Brick Kiln Lock near Gailey, Staffordshire

Looking north-east towards Penkridge, Stafford and Great Haywood Junction (with the Trent and Mersey Canal). Brick Kiln Lock is No 33 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey. It is one of four fairly widely spaced locks descending from Gailey Top Lock by Watling Street.

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey in Staffordshire Looking north-east towards Penkridge, from Brick Kiln Lock, No 33..

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey in Staffordshire

Looking north-east towards Penkridge, from Brick Kiln Lock, No 33..

Boggs Lock near Gailey in Staffordshire Boggs Lock is No 34 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge. It provides a rise (or fall) of 8ft 6in (2·6 metres).

Boggs Lock near Gailey in Staffordshire

Boggs Lock is No 34 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge. It provides a rise (or fall) of 8ft 6in (2·6 metres).

Boggs Lock near Gailey in Staffordshire Boggs Lock is No 34 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge. It provides a rise (or fall) of 8ft 6in (2·6 metres).

Boggs Lock near Gailey in Staffordshire

Boggs Lock is No 34 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal south of Penkridge. It provides a rise (or fall) of 8ft 6in (2·6 metres).

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey, Staffordshire Looking north towards Penkridge.

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey, Staffordshire

Looking north towards Penkridge.

Canal near Gailey in Staffordshire Looking north towards Penkridge.

Canal near Gailey in Staffordshire

Looking north towards Penkridge.

Moored narrowboats near Gailey in Staffordshire This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, about two miles south of Penkridge. The new wind turbine awaits the fitting of its blades.

Moored narrowboats near Gailey in Staffordshire

This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, about two miles south of Penkridge. The new wind turbine awaits the fitting of its blades.

Narrowboats and a new wind turbine, Staffordshire This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey in Staffordshire. The wind turbine awaits the fitting of its blades, and looks like a giant alien surveillance unit in a sci-fi scenario.
The moorings are near Brick Kiln Lock, No 33.

Narrowboats and a new wind turbine, Staffordshire

This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey in Staffordshire. The wind turbine awaits the fitting of its blades, and looks like a giant alien surveillance unit in a sci-fi scenario. The moorings are near Brick Kiln Lock, No 33.

Brick Kiln Lock near Gailey in Staffordshire This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, about two miles south of Penkridge. Brick Kiln Lock is No 33. The narrow boat has left the lock, and hadn&#039;t seen me coming or they would not have closed the top gate.

Brick Kiln Lock near Gailey in Staffordshire

This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, about two miles south of Penkridge. Brick Kiln Lock is No 33. The narrow boat has left the lock, and hadn't seen me coming or they would not have closed the top gate.

Staffordshire pasture with wind turbines near Gailey Looking north-north-east towards Penkridge from Brick Kiln Lock on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. One turbine still awaits the fitting of its blades. The turbines are on Rodbaston College (agriculture) land.

Staffordshire pasture with wind turbines near Gailey

Looking north-north-east towards Penkridge from Brick Kiln Lock on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. One turbine still awaits the fitting of its blades. The turbines are on Rodbaston College (agriculture) land.

Canal and wind turbine near Rodbaston in Staffordshire This us the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal about two miles south of Penkridge. The wind turbine is newly erected on Rodbaston College land 460 metres to the north.

Canal and wind turbine near Rodbaston in Staffordshire

This us the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal about two miles south of Penkridge. The wind turbine is newly erected on Rodbaston College land 460 metres to the north.

Cattle grazing south of Penkridge in Staffordshire The pasture is by the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. The M6 motorway is behind the woodland.

Cattle grazing south of Penkridge in Staffordshire

The pasture is by the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. The M6 motorway is behind the woodland.

Rodbaston Lock south of Penkridge in Staffordshire Looking north-east, Rodbaston Lock is No 35 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, about a mile and a half south of Penkridge.
The M6 motorway is off to the right behind the trees.

Rodbaston Lock south of Penkridge in Staffordshire

Looking north-east, Rodbaston Lock is No 35 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, about a mile and a half south of Penkridge. The M6 motorway is off to the right behind the trees.

Rodbaston Lock south of Penkridge in Staffordshire Rodbaston Lock is No 35 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, about a mile and a half south of Penkridge. The M6 motorway is off to the right behind the trees.

Rodbaston Lock south of Penkridge in Staffordshire

Rodbaston Lock is No 35 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, about a mile and a half south of Penkridge. The M6 motorway is off to the right behind the trees.

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Calf Heath is located at Grid Ref: SJ9309 (Lat: 52.68088, Lng: -2.100552)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: South Staffordshire

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Located within 500m of 52.68088,-2.100552

Power: tower

Lat/Long: 52.6772127/-2.1038269

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Lat/Long: 52.6813469/-2.1076552

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Disused: yes

Man Made: petroleum_well

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Lat/Long: 52.6806111/-2.0983611

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Lat/Long: 52.6792344/-2.1057241

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