Wenlock Edge
Wenlock Edge is a limestone escarpment near Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England and a site of special scientific interest because of its geology. It is over 19 miles long, running southwest to northeast between Craven Arms and Much Wenlock, and is roughly 1,083 feet above sea level.
- Ridge rising to around 470 feet (140 metres)
- Description: limestone escarpment near Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England
Places of Interest
Discover Broadstone Chapel and Holdgate Castle.
Holdgate Castle
Archaeological site
Holdgate Castle is situated in the village of Holdgate…
Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church is in the village of Holdgate, Shropshire, England.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Holdgate and Tugford.
Stanton Long
Stanton Long is a small village and civil parish…
1½ miles northeast of Wenlock Edge
Wenlock Edge
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Latitude
52.5° or 52° 30′ north
Longitude
-2.66667° or 2° 40′ west
Open location code
9C4VG82M+28
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Welsh—“Wenlock Edge” goes by many names.
Wenlock EdgeCebuano
Wenlock EdgeDutch
ウェンロック層Japanese
Wenlock EdgePolish
Wenlock EdgeSwedish
Cefn GweunllwgWelsh
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Broadstone and Hungerford.
Notable Places Nearby
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