William Penny Brookes

Places of Interest Nearby

Wenlock Priory

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Wenlock Priory, or St Milburga's Priory, is a ruined 12th-century monastery, located in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, at grid reference SJ625001. Roger de Montgomery re-founded the Priory as a Cluniac house between 1079 and 1082, on the site of an earlier 7th-century monastery. Wenlock Priory is situated 910 feet south of William Penny Brookes.

Much Wenlock Museum

Museum

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Much Wenlock Museum is situated 1,400 feet south of William Penny Brookes.

Much Wenlock Guildhall

Building

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The Much Wenlock Guildhall is a guildhall located on Wilmore Street in Much Wenlock, Shropshire. It is a Grade II* listed building. Much Wenlock Guildhall is situated 1,300 feet south of William Penny Brookes.

Places in the Area

Homer

Village

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Homer is a small village in Shropshire, England, north of the town of Much Wenlock. The name first appears in the 14th century as "Honemor". Originally common land called Homer Wood, the settlement developed from squatters' cottages encroaching on the common during the 17th century.

Harley

Village

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Harley is a village and civil parish in the English county of Shropshire. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 163. Harley is situated 2 miles northwest of William Penny Brookes.

Wyke

Hamlet

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Wyke is a small hamlet in rural Shropshire, England, where it is part of the civil parish of Much Wenlock. Its name may originate from Old English wice, Wych elm, but is more likely derived from the word wic, dwelling or village. Wyke is situated 2 miles northeast of William Penny Brookes.

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