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Historic Buildings in Shropshire

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Boscobel House    Boscobel House is a historic timber-framed building built by John Giffard in about 1632. Giffard's modest house replaced an earlier farmhouse that existed here since the 16th century. The Giffard family were staunch Catholics at a time when Catholics were heavily persecuted, and it is possible that Boscobel House was intended to serve as a refuge, or hiding place for Catholics. Bishops Wood, Shropshire, England, ST19 9AR Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: On a minor road just south of Bishops Wood, almost on the border with Staffordshire. On site parking. Seasonal openiing only. Website: Boscobel House English Heritage Location map OS SJ832083 Heritage Highlight: A descendent of the Royal Oak still stands Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Cantlop Bridge    A 19th century cast-iron bridge across Cound Brook. The bridge was probably designed by the influential engineer Thomas Telford. If Telford did not personally design the bridge he certainly checked and approved the design. Telford was one of the first to realize the possibilities of cast-iron in construction, and was able to use the material to create lighter bridges with less material. Cantlop, Shropshire, England Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: On the minor road north of Cantlop village. Open access site. Website: Cantlop Bridge English Heritage OS SJ517061 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Iron Bridge   The first iron bridge in the world was built across the River Severn here in 1779 by Abraham Darby III, grandson of the industrial pioneer of the same name. Abraham Darby I found that he could use coke from local coal to smelt iron ore. Darby's pioneering work paved the way for industrial growth in the Coalbrookedale area, but that growth was severely hampered by the lack of a bridge across the Severn. Ironbridge, Shropshire, England Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Off the A4169 at the north end of Brdge Street. Open access site. Website: Iron Bridge English Heritage - Photos of Iron Bridge OS SJ675035 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Langley Chapel   A small rural chapel dating primarily from the 16th century. The first chapel here was built by the Burnell family sometime around 1278 to serve as a private family chapel, and parts of that 13th century building are incorporated in the present chapel. The chapel was rebuilt in 1546 to a simple rectangular plan augmented with a small bellcote at the west end. Ruckley, Shropshire, England Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: On a minor road between Ruckley and Kenley, about 1 mile south of Acton Burnell Website: Langley Chapel English Heritage - Photos of Langley Chapel OS SJ538000 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Morville Hall    An Elizabethan stone-built house, remodelled in the 18th century. The house is built of grey stone, with a central block and two projecting wings. Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England, WV16 5NB Attraction Type: Historic Property Website: Morville Hall Email: morvillehall@nationaltrust.org.uk National Trust Location map OS SO668940 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Shrewsbury Town Walls Tower    A 14th century watchtower overlooking the River Severn, originally part of Shrewsbury's medieval town walls. Town Walls Tower is the last remaining tower to survive. 26a Town Walls, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, SY1 1TN Attraction Type: Historic Property Website: Shrewsbury Town Walls Tower Email: townwallstower@nationaltrust.org.uk National Trust Location map OS SJ490122 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Sunnycroft    A modest villa designed in the late Victorian period, typical of late Victorian suburban living. Unlike most similar properties, Sunnycroft's interior is remarkably unchanged, providing a glimpse into the late Victorian world. Behind the house is a superb conservatory. 200 Holyhead Road, Wellington Telford, Shropshire, England, TF1 2DR Attraction Type: Historic Property Website: Sunnycroft Email: sunnycroft@nationaltrust.org.uk National Trust Location map OS SJ651109 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Wilderhope Manor    A lovely Elizabethan manor house standing on the slope of Wenlock Edge. Wilderhope was built in 1585 and consists of 4 gabled blocks under a stone tile roof. The windows retain much of their original 16th century glass. Longville, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England, TF13 6EG Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Limited opening days. Please see the National Trust website for details. Website: Wilderhope Manor Email: wilderhope@nationaltrust.org.uk National Trust Location map OS SO545928 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts