Historic houses · West Midlands
Priory House
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Priory House — Grade I listed house in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Spring Village · 8.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Priory House is a historic house in the West Midlands. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Spring Village, about 8.8 km away. Postcode area TF13.
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Official information
Wenlock Priory features the ruins of a historic monastery founded in the 7th century, originally for both monks and nuns. Visitors can explore the impressive remains, including a 13th-century church and a unique chapter house adorned with intricate architectural details.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Priory House is a historic house located in Much Wenlock, in the West Midlands. It is a Grade I listed building, recognised for its architectural significance. The house is situated within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 52.5967, -2.5548
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Much Wenlock
- Postcode
- TF13 6HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Spring Village — 8.8 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529587 (CC0)
- commons: Wenlock Priory - panoramio (16).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Priory House?
- Priory House is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode TF13 6HS), in the parish of Much Wenlock.
- What is Priory House?
- Priory House — Grade I listed house in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Priory House?
- The nearest railway station is Spring Village, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TF13 6HS.
- Is Priory House a listed building?
- Priory House is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Priory House a protected site?
- Yes — Priory House is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Priory House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TF13 6HS. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.