Springhill, South Staffordshire

Springhill
Springhill
Location within Staffordshire
Area0.300 km2 (0.116 sq mi)
Population538 (2019 estimate)
• Density1,793/km2 (4,640/sq mi)
Civil parish
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
List of places
UK
England
Staffordshire
52°38′12″N 2°02′12″W / 52.636572°N 2.0367998°W / 52.636572; -2.0367998

Springhill is a hamlet about a mile from Essington village, in the civil parish of Essington, in the South Staffordshire district, in the county of Staffordshire, England. In 2019 it had an estimated population of 538.

Amenities

Springhill has a pub called the Why Not Inn Inn.

History

The name "Springhill" means "hill with a copse". Springhill Colliery located east of Springhill appears to have been active in the 19th century.

References

  1. ^ "Springhill". City Population De. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Bar and Indian Grill". The Why Not Inn Essington. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Springhill Survey of English Place-Names". The University of Nottingham. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Site of Springhill Colliery, Essington". Heritage Gateway. Retrieved 30 March 2021.