Towns & cities · West Midlands
Prees
Also known as: Prees, Swydd Amwythig
Prees — village and civil parish in Shropshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prees · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Prees is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,688 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Shropshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.8970°, -2.6660°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Prees () is a village and civil parish in north Shropshire, near the border between England and Wales. Its name is Celtic and means "brushwood".
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Background
History
The church in the village dates back to the 14th century (when the village was commonly spelt "Prys"), however, the tower is younger. Several ancient coins were found on farmland outside Prees in 2017. They included four 300-year-old coins that date to the reign of James I and Charles I. Also located in Prees in the Prees Church of England Primary School and Nursery, a Victorian building that holds much history. There are a number of other churches in the village.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8970, -2.6660
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Prees
- Postcode
- SY13 2DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Population
- 2,688
- Nearest railway station
- Prees — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q578185 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Prees (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Prees Church - geograph.org.uk - 82321.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Green Lane Caravan And Camping Park
Caravan parks · 2.0 km
Prees green
Villages · 2.2 km
Soulton Long Barrow
Cemeteries · 2.7 km
Sandford Castle Mound
Literary houses · 2.9 km
Sandford
Castles · 3.0 km
Soulton Hall Moat
Literary houses · 3.3 km
Soulton
Castles · 3.3 km
Soulton Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.3 km
Soulton Hall
Historic houses · 3.4 km
Soulton Hall
Hotels · 3.4 km
Prees Heath Common
Wildlife reserves · 3.4 km
Coton
Villages · 3.4 km
Prees is a town in North Wales with a population of 2,688. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,688
- Constituency
- North Shropshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Prees
41 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Prees →
📷 3Windmills · West Midlands
Bettisfield Windmill
Bettisfield Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · West Midlands
Fenn's, Whixall, Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve
Fenn's, Whixall, Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Canals · West Midlands
Prees Branch Canal
Prees Branch Canal — canal and nature reserve in Shropshire, UK.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Prees Heath Common
Prees Heath Common — nature reserve in Shropshire, England, UK.
📷 4Cemeteries · West Midlands
Soulton Long Barrow
Soulton Long Barrow is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
St Mary's Church, Edstaston
St Mary's Church, Edstaston — church in Edstaston, Shropshire, England, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · West Midlands
Roman Agger
Roman Agger — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Castles · West Midlands
Motte Castle Mound
Motte Castle Mound — a castle in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Allman's Bridge
Shropshire Union Canal Allman's Bridge — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Soulton Bridge
Soulton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Dobson's Bridge
Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Dobson's Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 43
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 43 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Morris' Bridge
Shropshire Union Canal Morris' Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Boodles Bridge
Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Boodles Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Windmills · West Midlands
Disused windmill at NGR SJ 56652 29724
Disused windmill at NGR SJ 56652 29724 — Grade II* listed building-listed windmill in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Inclinometer
Inclinometer — a public art in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 4Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Centre Finder
Centre Finder — a public art in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · West Midlands
Cornhill Bridge (Bridge No 47, Llangollen Canal)
Cornhill Bridge (Bridge No 47, Llangollen Canal) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bettisfield Bridge (Bridge No 48, Llangollen Canal)
Bettisfield Bridge (Bridge No 48, Llangollen Canal) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · West Midlands
Soulton Hall
Soulton Hall — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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📷 4📷 3Campsites · West Midlands
Abbey Green Farm
Abbey Green Farm — a campsite in wales north.
Nearby
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Green Lane Caravan And Camping Park
Green Lane Caravan And Camping Park — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 5📷 4Cemeteries · West Midlands
Soulton Long Barrow
Soulton Long Barrow is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · West Midlands
Sandford Castle Mound
Sandford Castle Mound — a literary house museum in wales north.
📷 5📷 5Literary houses · West Midlands
Soulton Hall Moat
Soulton Hall Moat — a literary house museum in wales north.
Where to eat & stay near Prees
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Green Lane Caravan And Camping Park
Green Lane Caravan And Camping Park — a caravan park in wales north.
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📷 2Caravan parks · West Midlands
Hawk Lake Caravan Site
Hawk Lake Caravan Site — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Lower Lacon Caravan Park
Lower Lacon Caravan Park — a campsite in wales north.
📷 4📷 3Campsites · West Midlands
Abbey Green Farm
Abbey Green Farm — a campsite in wales north.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Albion Public House And Adjoining Stables To East
The Albion Public House And Adjoining Stables To East in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The White Lion
The White Lion — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Old Eagles Public House
Old Eagles Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Black Bear Public House
The Black Bear Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Towns & cities · West Midlands
Colton
Colton — village and civil parish in Lichfield District, Staffordshire, England.
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Flagship📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prees?
- Prees is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY13 2DH), in the parish of Prees.
- What is Prees?
- Prees — village and civil parish in Shropshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Prees?
- The nearest railway station is Prees, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY13 2DH.
- Is Prees free to visit?
- Yes, Prees is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prees?
- The nearest railway station is Prees, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY13 2DH.