Littlewood, Staffordshire
| Littlewood | |
|---|---|
 Railbridge near Station Street in Littlewood, Cheslyn Hay | |
  Littlewood Location within Staffordshire | |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WALSALL |
| Postcode district | WS6 |
| Dialling code | 01922 |
| Police | Staffordshire |
| Fire | Staffordshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Littlewood[1] is a residential suburb of Cheslyn Hay in South Staffordshire district of the county of Staffordshire, England.[2] It lies close to the boundary with Great Wyrley, only separated from it by the Chase Line.
History
[edit]The area is primarily residential estates. The Chase Line passes to the north and east of the area. The former Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay railway station was situated in the area off Station Road/Meadowbank Grange.
Transport
[edit]The area is served by the nearby Landywood railway station on the Chase Line between Walsall and Rugeley Trent Valley.[3][4]
Amenities
[edit]Notable amenities in Littlewood include:
- St Mark's Church, Great Wyrley - Located on Station Road, the church is a short walk from the area.
- Glenthorne Community Primary School - Located off Glenthorne Drive, it is the local primary school for the area.
- Glenthorne Drive Shopping Precedent - A small shopping area, with retail outlets.
Geography
[edit]Littlewood is located to the northeast of Cheslyn Hay and northwest of Great Wyrley. It is also close to the Churchbridge parish.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "1901 Census for Cheslyn Hay - Great Wyrley Local History Society". 25 August 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ Fernie, Edward (1869). The Poll for Two Knights of the Shire to Represent the Western Division of the County of Stafford ... Taken on Tuesday, the Twenty-fourth of November 1868: Including the Whole of the Registered Electors ... Compiled from Various Sources . Spottiswoode & Company.
- ^ Staffordshire (England) (1938). Abstract of Accounts ...
- ^ The London Gazette: The Appointed Organ for All Announcements of the Executive. 1846,7/12. H.M. Stationery Office. 1846.
- ^ "Cheslyn Hay, by Littlewood Road – Bus Times". bustimes.org. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
