Castles · West Midlands
Rushbury
In or near Diddlebury.
Rushbury is a village and civil parish in Shropshire, roughly five miles from Church Stretton and eight miles from Much Wenlock. Nearby villages include Cardington, Longville in the Dale, Ticklerton a
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton · 6.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rushbury is a village and civil parish in Shropshire, roughly five miles from Church Stretton and eight miles from Much Wenlock. Nearby villages include Cardington, Longville in the Dale, Ticklerton and Wall under Haywood. Longville and Wall lie within Rushbury parish. Rushbury is a quiet rural community, with a Church of England church and primary school.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Rushbury is a village and civil parish in Shropshire, roughly five miles from Church Stretton and eight miles from Much Wenlock. Nearby villages include Cardington, Longville in the Dale, Ticklerton and Wall under Haywood. Longville and Wall lie within Rushbury parish. Rushbury is a quiet rural community, with a Church of England church and primary school.
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Background
History
The name Rushbury is thought to derive from Rush Manor, but other evidence suggests that it could originate from the Old English 'risc', literally meaning 'a place where rushes grow', and the Old English word 'burh', meaning a 'fortified place'; putting the two together gives 'Rush Fortification'. Human activity has been present since Neolithic times and there was once an Iron Age hill fort. The area of Rushbury Civil Parish (CP) has changed throughout history. According to the 1831 census it was 5,620 acres, before decreasing to 4,132 acres by the 1851 census and then increasing to 6,304 by 1891, where it has remained ever since. Rushbury CP now includes the settlements of East Wall,…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5220, -2.7190
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Rushbury
- Postcode
- SY6 7EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton — 6 km
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Rushbury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Rushbury Manor
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Rushbury Castle Mound
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Motte castle immediately north east of Church Farm
Literary houses · 0.2 km
Packhorse bridge S of St Peter's Church
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Heath Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Lilywood Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Hungerford Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
South Shropshire Park of Remembrance
Cemeteries · 2.1 km
St Edith's Church, Eaton-under-Heywood
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Eaton Manor
Stately homes · 2.3 km
Eaton-under-Heywood
Castles · 2.3 km
Cardington Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
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Packhorse bridge S of St Peter's Church
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Heath Bridge
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Church Stretton Camp & Fish
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Ley Hill Farm
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Victoria House
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The Bucks Head Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rushbury?
- Rushbury is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY6 7EB), in the parish of Rushbury.
- What is Rushbury?
- Rushbury is a village and civil parish in Shropshire, roughly five miles from Church Stretton and eight miles from Much Wenlock. Nearby villages include Cardington, Longville in the Dale, Ticklerton a
- How do I get to Rushbury?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY6 7EB.
- Is Rushbury a protected site?
- Yes — Rushbury is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Rushbury charge admission?
- Rushbury typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Rushbury?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY6 7EB.