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Shropshire was established during the division of Saxon Mercia into shires in the 10th century. It is first mentioned in 1006. After the Norman Conquest it experienced significant development, following the granting of the principal estates of the county to eminent Normans, such as Roger De Montgomery and his son Robert de Bellême.
Há 3 dias · Shropshire, geographic and historic county and unitary authority of western England bordering on Wales. Historically, the area has been known as Shropshire as well as by its older, Norman-derived name of Salop. Shrewsbury is the administrative center. The River Severn divides the geographic county.
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Shropshire (/ ˈ ʃ r ɒ p ʃ ər,-ʃ ɪər /; historically Salop and abbreviated Shrops) is a ceremonial county in the West Midlands of England, on the Welsh border. It is bordered by Wrexham County Borough and Cheshire to the north, Staffordshire to the east, Worcestershire to the south-east, Herefordshire to the south and Powys to ...
Shropshire, on the border between upland Wales and lowland England, has had a complex and turbulent history. This fascinating past is reflected in a wealth of archaeological sites of all types and periods and in a rich collection of archives.
Há 1 dia · A History of the County of Shropshire | British History Online. Home. A History of the County of Shropshire: Volume 10, Munslow Hundred (Part), the Liberty and Borough of Wenlock. Covering the central part of southern Shropshire, including Wenlock, Upper Corve Dale and the Stretton Hills. Victoria County History - Shropshire.
TitlePage (s)xi-xiixiii-xivxv-xvixvii-xviii19 de mai. de 2022 · Here are 10 of the best historic sites to visit in Shropshire, from medieval battlefields to historic Victorian railways. Image Credit: Shutterstock. 1. Ironbridge Gorge. Ironbridge takes its name from the structure that spans the River Severn, the first of its kind in the world.
History UK. Destinations UK. Share article. Historic Shropshire Guide. Ben Johnson. 11 min read. Facts about Shropshire. Population: 470,000. Famous for: Offa’s Dyke, Ironbridge, The Wrekin. Distance from London: 3 – 4 hours. Local delicacies: Shrewsbury Cakes, Polecat ‘Fidget’ Pie. Airports: None. County town: Shrewsbury.
