Museums · West Midlands
Ellesmere, Shropshire
Also known as: Ellesmere, Swydd Amwythig
In or near Bagley.
Ellesmere ( ELZ-meer) is a town in the civil parish of Ellesmere Urban, in Shropshire, England; it is located near to the Welsh border, the towns of Oswestry and Whitchurch, and the Welsh city of Wrex
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Gobowen · 9.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ellesmere ( ELZ-meer) is a town in the civil parish of Ellesmere Urban, in Shropshire, England; it is located near to the Welsh border, the towns of Oswestry and Whitchurch, and the Welsh city of Wrexham. It is notable for its proximity to a number of prominent meres.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ellesmere ( ELZ-meer) is a town in the civil parish of Ellesmere Urban, in Shropshire, England; it is located near to the Welsh border, the towns of Oswestry and Whitchurch, and the Welsh city of Wrexham. It is notable for its proximity to a number of prominent meres.
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Background
History
The name Ellesmere derives from the Old English ellismere meaning 'Elli's mere'. Ellesmere Castle was probably an 11th-century motte-and-bailey castle most likely built by either Roger de Montgomerie, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, or his son Roger the Poitevin at Castlefields overlooking the Mere. Only its earthworks now remain, with the top of the motte being used for the bowling green, which still commands a fine view. In 1114, King Henry I gave Ellesmere to William Peverel as a part of the Maelor, which included Overton and Whittington at that time. His descendants retained Ellesmere until apparently the late 1140s when the lordship was acquired, probably by force, by Madog ap Maredudd of…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9082, -2.8944
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Ellesmere Urban
- Postcode
- SY12 0DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Gobowen — 9.7 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Ellesmere, Shropshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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St Mary's Church, Ellesmere
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Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Bridge Number 60 (Stanks Bridge)
Historic bridges · 1.4 km
Bridge Number 57 (Ellesmere Tunnel)
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Newnes Touring Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.6 km
Ellesmere Point
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Bridge Number 62 (Coachman's Bridge)
Historic bridges · 2.4 km
Bridge Number 56 (Burns Wood Bridge)
Historic bridges · 2.4 km
Bridge Number 63 (Clay Pit Bridge)
Historic bridges · 2.8 km
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ellesmere, Shropshire?
- Ellesmere, Shropshire is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY12 0DE), in the parish of Ellesmere Urban.
- What is Ellesmere, Shropshire?
- Ellesmere ( ELZ-meer) is a town in the civil parish of Ellesmere Urban, in Shropshire, England; it is located near to the Welsh border, the towns of Oswestry and Whitchurch, and the Welsh city of Wrex
- How do I get to Ellesmere, Shropshire?
- The nearest railway station is Gobowen, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY12 0DE.
- How do I get to Ellesmere, Shropshire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY12 0DE. It sits within the North Shropshire parliamentary constituency.