Wenlock Edge

Wenlock Edge is a limestone escarpment near , Shropshire, England and a site of special scientific interest because of its geology. It is over 19 miles long, running southwest to northeast between and Much Wenlock, and is roughly 1,083 feet above sea level.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Broadstone Chapel and Holdgate Castle.

Church
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is a church.

Archaeological site
is situated in the village of …

Church
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is in the village of , , England.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Holdgate and Tugford.

Village
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is a small village and former civil parish…

Village
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is a village and former civil parish, now…

Hamlet
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is a small village and civil parish… is situated 1½ miles northeast of Wenlock Edge.

Wenlock Edge

Latitude
52.5° or 52° 30′ north
Longitude
-2.66667° or 2° 40′ west
Elevation
472 feet (144 metres)
Open location code
9C4VG82M+28
Geo­Names ID
2634534
Wiki­data ID
Q325368
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Welsh—“Wenlock Edge” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Wenlock Edge”
  • Dutch: “Wenlock Edge”
  • Japanese: “ウェンロック層”
  • Polish: “Wenlock Edge”
  • Swedish: “Wenlock Edge”
  • Welsh: “Cefn Gweunllwg”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Broadstone and Hungerford.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Hungerford Hill and Broncroft Castle.

England: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: London and Manchester.

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