Castles · West Midlands
Quatford
In or near Wyken.
Quatford is a village in the civil parish of Bridgnorth, in the Severn Valley, Shropshire, England. It is located on the A442, just south of the town of Bridgnorth and on the bank of the River Severn.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bridgnorth · 3.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Quatford is a village in the civil parish of Bridgnorth, in the Severn Valley, Shropshire, England. It is located on the A442, just south of the town of Bridgnorth and on the bank of the River Severn. The majority of residents in the village live on one of the Caravan Parks.
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From the Wikipedia article
Quatford is a village in the civil parish of Bridgnorth, in the Severn Valley, Shropshire, England. It is located on the A442, just south of the town of Bridgnorth and on the bank of the River Severn. The majority of residents in the village live on one of the Caravan Parks.
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Background
History
Quatford is one of the oldest settlements in the area. It was listed in the Domesday Book, the draft of which was finished in 1086. Quatford was settled because of the ease of fording the River Severn. Its name came from it being a ford near Quatt. As the River Severn became deeper a bridge was built at the site instead. In the 11th century a small castle was built on high ground overlooking the river, but was demolished a few years later. Traces of the motte still remain. Quatford's importance as a crossing of the River Severn was diminished when another bridge was built 2 miles upstream. A settlement was formed at the "bridge north of Quatford", now known as Bridgnorth, which became the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5130, -2.3860
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Bridgnorth
- Postcode
- WV15 6QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Bridgnorth — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Quatford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Big Mose bunkhouse
Hostels · 1.9 km
Dudmaston Hall
Museums · 2.0 km
Astbury Hall
Restaurants · 2.1 km
Stanmore Country Park, Bridgnorth
Parks · 2.2 km
Burf Castle
Vineyards · 2.4 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Quatford?
- Quatford is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WV15 6QJ), in the parish of Bridgnorth.
- What is Quatford?
- Quatford is a village in the civil parish of Bridgnorth, in the Severn Valley, Shropshire, England. It is located on the A442, just south of the town of Bridgnorth and on the bank of the River Severn.
- How do I get to Quatford?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgnorth, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WV15 6QJ.
- Does Quatford charge admission?
- Quatford typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Quatford?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgnorth, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WV15 6QJ.