Shropshire
Shropshire is England's largest inland county, covering an area of 1,347 square miles. It is a beautiful pastoral county with a landscape that has inspired visitors for centuries, a number of historic and prosperous market towns, and hundreds of sleepy, traditional villages.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include New Meadow and Shrewsbury Castle.
New Meadow
Stadium
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New Meadow, also known as The Croud Meadow for sponsorship purposes, is a stadium situated on the southern outskirts of Shrewsbury, Shropshire, between the districts of Meole Brace and Sutton Farm, and close to the A5.
Shrewsbury Castle
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Shrewsbury Castle is a red sandstone castle in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It stands on a hill in the neck of the meander of the River Severn on which the town originally developed. Shrewsbury Castle is situated 3 miles north of Shropshire.
Shrewsbury Cathedral
Church
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The Cathedral Church of Our Lady Help of Christians and Saint Peter of Alcantara, commonly known as Shrewsbury Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Shrewsbury, England.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Shrewsbury and Bayston Hill.
Shrewsbury
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Shrewsbury is the county town of Shropshire in England. It is a very traditional market town, with a lot of mediaeval architecture and feel to the town.
Bayston Hill
Village
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Bayston Hill is a village and civil parish in Shropshire, England. It is 3 miles south of the county town Shrewsbury and located on the main A49 road, the Shrewsbury to Hereford road.
Atcham
Village
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Atcham is a village, ecclesiastical parish and civil parish in Shropshire, England. It lies on the B4380, 5 miles south-east of Shrewsbury. The River Severn flows round the village. Atcham is situated 3 miles east of Shropshire.
Shropshire
- Also known as: “County of Shropshire” and “Salop”
- Location: England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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