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Etchinghill, also known as Etching Hill, was once a singular village, until it was engulfed by the simultaneous growth of Rugeley, Staffordshire. It is now an electoral district/ward. Etching Hill is situated just over one mile from the actual town centre. Its name historically derives from the large, forested hill on Mount Road - famed for its characteristic rocky tip. Etching Hill backs on to Cannock Chase and comprises several housing estates; a recognisable mixture of buildings from the town's early years and numerous modern developments. The area is much-coveted by those looking to move to Rugeley because of its scenic qualities and the presence of two successful primary schools.

Etching Hill is a very short distance away from the forest location that hosted open-air concerts for music acts Embrace and UB40. The event, scheduled by the Forestry Commission, was subject to much controversy; many local residents harboured fears that the successive performances would be detrimental to the local wildlife.

Etching Hill is also the home of Rugeley Cricket Club and was the location of a horse racing course in the 1800s.

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	'''Etchinghill''', also known as '''Etching Hill''', was once a singular village, until it was engulfed by the simultaneous growth of [[Rugeley]], [[Staffordshire]]. Etching Hill is situated just over one mile from the actual town centre. Its name historically derives from the large, forested hill on Mount Road - famed for its characteristic rocky tip. Etching Hill backs on to [[Cannock Chase]] and comprises several housing estates; a recognisable mixture of buildings from the town's early years and numerous modern developments. The area is much-coveted by those looking to move to [[Rugeley]] because of its scenic qualities and the presence of two successful [[primary school]]s.		'''Etchinghill''', also known as '''Etching Hill''', was once a singular village, until it was engulfed by the simultaneous growth of [[Rugeley]], [[Staffordshire]]. It is now an [[electoral district]]/[[Ward (politics)\|ward]]. Etching Hill is situated just over one mile from the actual town centre. Its name historically derives from the large, forested hill on Mount Road - famed for its characteristic rocky tip. Etching Hill backs on to [[Cannock Chase]] and comprises several housing estates; a recognisable mixture of buildings from the town's early years and numerous modern developments. The area is much-coveted by those looking to move to [[Rugeley]] because of its scenic qualities and the presence of two successful [[primary school]]s.

	Etching Hill is a very short distance away from the forest location that hosted open-air concerts for music acts [[Embrace (UK band)\|Embrace]] and [[UB40]]. The event, scheduled by the [[Forestry Commission]], was subject to much controversy; many local residents harboured fears that the successive performances would be detrimental to the local wildlife.		Etching Hill is a very short distance away from the forest location that hosted open-air concerts for music acts [[Embrace (UK band)\|Embrace]] and [[UB40]]. The event, scheduled by the [[Forestry Commission]], was subject to much controversy; many local residents harboured fears that the successive performances would be detrimental to the local wildlife.