Archaeological sites · West Midlands
Wenlock Priory
In or near Ironbridge.
Wenlock Priory — archaeological in england west midlands. Operated by English Heritage.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Spring Village · 8.8 km
About
Wenlock Priory is a archaeological located in england west midlands. Operated by English Heritage. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wenlock Priory is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. It features the remains of a medieval monastic community, significant for its historical and architectural value. The site offers insights into monastic life and the development of religious practices in the region. Visitors can explore the ruins and appreciate the remnants of the priory's structure and layout.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5974, -2.5553
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Much Wenlock
- Postcode
- TF13 6HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Spring Village — 8.8 km
Sources
- osm: w239140405 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wenlock Priory?
- Wenlock Priory is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode TF13 6HS), in the parish of Much Wenlock.
- What is Wenlock Priory?
- Wenlock Priory — archaeological in england west midlands. Operated by English Heritage.
- How do I get to Wenlock Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Spring Village, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TF13 6HS.
- Is Wenlock Priory a protected site?
- Yes — Wenlock Priory is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Wenlock Priory?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TF13 6HS. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.