Abbeys & priories · West Midlands
Wenlock Priory
In or near Ironbridge.
Wenlock Priory — a abbey in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Spring Village · 8.8 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Wenlock Priory is a abbey located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Wenlock Priory features the ruins of a historic monastery founded in the 7th century, which later became a Cluniac priory. Visitors can explore the impressive architectural remains, including a 13th-century church and a unique chapter house adorned with intricate arches.
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 abbey located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its well-preserved ruins, which date back to the 12th century. The site is a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its historical significance.
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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
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/239140405 (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 — a abbey in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- 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.