Historic Buildings in Shropshire

Boscobel House is a historic timber-framed building built by John Giffard in about 1632. Giffard's modest house replaced an earlier farmhouse that existed here since the 16th century. The Giffard family were staunch Catholics at a time when Catholics were heavily persecuted, and it is possible that Boscobel House was intended to serve as a refuge, or hiding place for Catholics.
Boscobel Lane, Bishops Wood, Shropshire, England, ST19 9AR

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Heritage Highlight: A descendent of the Royal Oak still stands
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A 19th-century cast-iron bridge across Cound Brook. The bridge was probably designed by the influential engineer Thomas Telford. If Telford did not personally design the bridge he certainly checked and approved the design. Telford was one of the first to realize the possibilities of cast-iron in construction and was able to use the material to create lighter bridges with less material.
Cantlop, Shropshire, England, SY5 7DD

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The first iron bridge in the world was built across the River Severn here in 1779 by Abraham Darby III, grandson of the industrial pioneer of the same name. Abraham Darby I found that he could use coke from local coal to smelt iron ore. Darby's pioneering work paved the way for industrial growth in the Coalbrookdale area, but that growth was severely hampered by the lack of a bridge across the Severn.
Ironbridge, Shropshire, England, TF8 7JP

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Photos of Iron Bridge
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A small rural chapel dating primarily from the 16th century. The first chapel here was built by the Burnell family sometime around 1278 to serve as a private family chapel, and parts of that 13th-century building are incorporated in the present chapel. The chapel was rebuilt in 1546 to a simple rectangular plan augmented with a small bellcote at the west end.
Ruckley, Shropshire, England

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Photos of Langley Chapel
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An Elizabethan stone-built house, remodelled in the 18th century. The house is built of grey stone, with a central block and two projecting wings.
Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England, WV16 5NB

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A pretty timber-framed building erected in 1540 to provide a courtroom. A council chamber was added later in the 16th century and is still in use. The interior boasts superb carved wooden panels from a local manor house, and there are displays of local history. A historical gem.
Wilmore Street, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England, TF13 6HR

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Heritage Highlight: 16th-century carved panelling
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A 14th-century watchtower overlooking the River Severn, originally part of Shrewsbury's medieval town walls. Town Walls Tower is the last remaining tower along the town wall to survive.
26a Town Walls, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, SY1 1TN

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A modest villa designed in the late Victorian period, typical of late Victorian suburban living. Unlike most similar properties, Sunnycroft's interior is remarkably unchanged, providing a glimpse into the late Victorian world. Behind the house is a superb conservatory.
200 Holyhead Road, Wellington Telford, Shropshire, England, TF1 2DR

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A lovely Elizabethan manor house standing on the slope of Wenlock Edge. Wilderhope Manor was built in 1585 and consists of 4 gabled blocks under a stone tile roof. The windows retain much of their original 16th-century glass.
Longville, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England, TF13 6EG

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