An area containing a mix of industrial units, small factories and businesses. It was developed on the site of Waleswood colliery. The colliery opened in 1861 and ceased production in 1948. It was used as a pumping station until 1988. The 1st edition OS map of 1854 shows the fields created by the Aston Cum Aughton and Wales parliamentary enclosure award. The plan of 1768 depicts the area as Wales Common which was then enclosed by the award. Legibility of the former landscape is invisible.