The old milk crates were a necessity to avoid the puddles on the floor at most grounds,don't think they had spirit levels when they built the old kop at St Andrews so it all ran down to the bottom
On the plus side you've hopefully got donkeys years ahead of you,sure you'll find what you're looking for.Cm makes a good point as regards canals though
I agree I think your best bet is to scour online maps mate and if you do find what you're looking for keep it to yourself because you'll have earned it
There plenty around west mids but nobody in there right mind going to tell you about them. Get on google earth and do some leg work you will find some.