
The Wrekin is a hill in east Shropshire, England. It is located some five miles west of Telford, on the border between the unitary authorities of Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin.
The Wrekin is a hill in east Shropshire, England. It is located some five miles west of Telford, on the border between the unitary authorities of Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin.
Buildwas Abbey is situated in a wooded Severn-side setting, not far from the Iron Bridge and Wenlock Priory. It is an impressive example of a Cistercian abbey, including its unusually unaltered 12th century church, beautiful vaulted and tile-floored chapter house, and crypt chapel.⠀
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Aerial view of the River Severn @ironbridge
The Coalbrookdale Viaduct is a brick-built, twenty six-arched, structure that lies close to the cast iron Albert Edward Bridge (see entry) and alongside the original Abraham Darby furnaces.
Was once the fourth largest city in Roman Britain. Wander the remains of the bathhouse and explore a reconstructed town house from a city which was almost as large as Pompeii.
The Main Courtyard and recently updated car park at Maws Craft Centre at Jackfield in the Ironbridge Gorge. The former Victorian tile factory now houses a fantastic selection of art & craft studios, shops and cafe.