Discover the heritage of the Shropshire Hills

The heritage of the Shropshire Hills, as witnessed by the area’s buildings, can be traced back to the very earliest civilisations to make their home in the British Isles.

Ancient hill forts and other ancient fortifications, and medieval castles bear testimony to conflict, real or threatened – this is classic border country, or Marches, with Offa’s Dyke the most visible evidence of the “hard border” between England and Wales.

But not all historic buildings in the Shropshire Hills are military in nature – the area’s rich geology gave rise to an important mining industry and remnants of this activity give a fascinating insight into those times.

The following is a selection of some of the best places to visit to open a window onto the extraordinary history of the Shropshire Hills.

All Heritage in Craven Arms

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    Clun Castle

    The dramatic riverside ruins and extensive earthworks of a Welsh Border Norman Castle, its tall keep unusually set on the side of its mound. Clun Castle was built in the motte and bailey style around the 1100’s by the Norman, Robert de Say. The original castle would have been built Read more [...]

  • Shropshire Historic Churches

    Shropshire is richly endowed with historic churches …. There are over 350 churches in regular use, most over 700 years old. Many of our churches are Listed Buildings, which signifies that they are of outstanding architectural and historic interest. Responsibility for their maintenance and repair falls upon the individual parishes; Read more [...]

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    Stokesay Court

    Special Offer Details:

    Book a tour at Stokesay Court and get a 2for1 voucher for nearby Stokesay Castle. Vouchers will be handed out at the end of each tour.

    Stokesay Court is a magnificent late-Victorian mansion set within extensive grounds in the rolling South Shropshire countryside, with panoramic views across to Ludlow and the Clee Hills. Visitors can see the house and grounds on pre-booked tours on selected dates, when they will be able to view the magnificent architecture, Read more [...]

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    Wildegoose Nursery & Garden

    Wildegoose Nursery set in the beautiful Shropshire countryside is the home of Bouts’ collection of Perennial  Violas. It is a small independent nursery, garden and tearoom housed within the old redbrick walls of Millichope Park’s former Kitchen Garden. The nursery and tearoom are open to the public from Friday-Sunday 11-4pm during Read more [...]

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