Old River Bed, Shrewsbury

Old River Bed, Shrewsbury is a Site of Special Scientific Interest located two miles north of Shrewsbury town centre, to the east of the A528 in Shropshire, England.

Type: Protected area
Description: UK Site of Special Scientific Interest
Also known as: “Old River Bed Site of Special Scientific Interest”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Shrewsbury Castle and Shrewsbury railway station.

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 1 mile south of Old River Bed, Shrewsbury.

Shrewsbury railway station

Railway station

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Shrewsbury railway station serves the town of Shrewsbury, in Shropshire, England. Built in 1848, it was designated a grade II listed building in 1969. Many services starting at or passing through the station are bound for Wales, and it is a key hub for its operator, Transport for Wales; services are also provided by West Midlands Railway. Shrewsbury railway station is situated 1 mile south of Old River Bed, Shrewsbury.

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

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Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, is a flax mill located in Ditherington, a suburb of Shrewsbury, England. It was the first iron-framed building in the world and has been described as "the grandfather of skyscrapers". Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings is situated 2,600 feet southeast of Old River Bed, Shrewsbury.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ditherington and Heathgates.