English Heritage sites near Stockton Parish

Iron Bridge

IRON BRIDGE

5 miles from Stockton Parish

The world’s first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn here in 1779 by Abraham Darby III. Costing over £6000, the bridge was cast in his Coalbrookdale foundry, using 378 tons of iron.

Buildwas Abbey

BUILDWAS ABBEY

7 miles from Stockton Parish

The impressive ruins of this Cistercian abbey have an idyllic setting near the River Severn. Unaltered 12th century church and beautiful vaulted chapter house with tiled floor.

Wenlock Priory

WENLOCK PRIORY

7 miles from Stockton Parish

Tranquil ruins in lovely setting. Re-founded by the Normans as a priory. Unusual washing fountain with 12th century carvings, extravagantly decorated chapter house, topiary-filled cloister garden.

White Ladies Priory

WHITE LADIES PRIORY

7 miles from Stockton Parish

Ruins of the late 12th century church of a small nunnery of 'white ladies' or Augustinian Canonesses. Charles II hid nearby in 1651, before moving to Boscobel House.

Boscobel House and The Royal Oak

BOSCOBEL HOUSE AND THE ROYAL OAK

8 miles from Stockton Parish

Enjoy a day out at Boscobel House and its famous The Royal Oak as you discover one of the most dramatic escape stories in English History. Visitors can explore the restored oak pasture and orchard, get hands-on with history in the house, meet the farmyard animals and have fun in the play area.

Lilleshall Abbey

LILLESHALL ABBEY

9 miles from Stockton Parish

Extensive ruins of an Augustinian abbey, later a Civil War stronghold, in a deeply rural setting.


Churches in Stockton Parish

Stockton S Chad

Stockton Shifnal
(01952) 750774
http://www.wwwbeeson.co.uk/beckbury/

Details of this month's services  and also a history and description of Stockton Church can be viewed at

http://www.wwwbeeson.co.uk/beckbury/



Pubs in Stockton Parish

Hundred House Hotel

Bridgnorth Road, Norton, TF11 9EE
(01952) 580240
hundredhouse.co.uk/

Up-market roadside hotel with restaurant brasserie and bar, open to non-residents. Very decorative interior. Very popular for weddings and other functions which are held in the Tithe Barn. Stunning enchanted garden and herb garden.