Wrockwardine Wood

Wood, Forest in Shropshire

England

Wrockwardine Wood

St Matthew's Benchmark The Ordnance Survey benchmark cut into St Matthew&#039;s Church, Donnington Wood, Telford. The benchmark, last verified by the OS in 1961, is 0.8-metres off the ground and 93.55-metres above the Newlyn Datum. The Church was built between 1842 &amp; 1844 for local colliery workers. It is Grade-II listed. — St Matthew's Benchmark Credit: Anthony Rowley

Wrockwardine Wood is a small village located in Shropshire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles east of Telford town center. The village is part of the larger Wrockwardine parish and is surrounded by beautiful countryside and woodland areas, giving it a peaceful and rural atmosphere.

The village is known for its rich history, with archaeological evidence suggesting that it has been inhabited since Roman times. Wrockwardine Wood was primarily an agricultural community, with farming being the main source of livelihood for its residents. However, over the years, the village has developed into a residential area with a mix of modern housing and traditional cottages.

One of the notable features of Wrockwardine Wood is the presence of Wrockwardine Wood Junior School, which provides education for children aged 4-11. The school has a good reputation and serves as an important hub for the local community.

Wrockwardine Wood is well-connected to other parts of Shropshire through a network of roads and public transportation. The nearby town of Telford offers a wide range of amenities, including shopping centers, restaurants, and leisure facilities, which are easily accessible from the village.

The surrounding woodlands provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and exploring nature. The area is also home to various species of wildlife, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts.

Overall, Wrockwardine Wood offers a tranquil and picturesque setting for those seeking a peaceful village lifestyle while still having access to modern amenities and nearby towns.

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Wrockwardine Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.700438/-2.4471296 or Grid Reference SJ6911. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Matthew's Benchmark

The Ordnance Survey benchmark cut into St Matthew's Church, Donnington Wood, Telford. The benchmark, last verified by the OS in 1961, is 0.8-metres off the ground and 93.55-metres above the Newlyn Datum. The Church was built between 1842 & 1844 for local colliery workers. It is Grade-II listed.

Anthony Rowley

New Yard, St Georges

The OS benchmark cut into the former New Yard Engineering Works in St. Georges, Telford. It was levelled in 1961 and last verified by the OS in 1985. It is recorded as being 141.37-metres above the Ordnance Datum at Newlyn

Anthony Rowley

Old Boundary Marker On Lodge Road, St George's

Estate Boundary Marker against the front garden wall of Rose Cottage on the west side of Lodge Road at its junction with School Street in St George's. St. Georges and Priorslee parish. The stone marked the boundary between two plots of land - 315 and 309 - that, in the 19C were leased from Lord Stafford to John Horton and company, which later became the Lilleshall Company. Plot 309 incorporated part of the Pain's Lane racecourse and its grandstand. Milestone Society National ID: SA_STGPRI01em

A Rowley

A peek round the back of the Aldi store

HGV access to the rear of the supermarket and the adjoining home improvements store (Aldi and Wickes respectively) which now occupy the land on Snedshill that was once home to the Lilleshall Company.

Richard Law

Marrion's Hill approaching West Street

Viewed from the junction with Hill Crest Road.

Mark Anderson

Checkley Lane approaching Redhill Way

Viewed from the junction with Crest Road.

Mark Anderson

Granville Road, Donnington Wood

The entrance to the Muller factory is on the right.

Mark Anderson

Asda petrol station, Wrockwardine Wood Way

Mark Anderson

Pearson Road - Office units in Central Park

The area now occupied by the Central Park business estate was formerly the Snedshill steelworks, part of the Lilleshall Company's operations. By the mid '70s my recollection is that the steelworks had shut, although many of the buildings were still there, and one shed was occupied by 'The Maggot Factory' which used dead farm animals to breed maggots for angling on an industrial scale; it had a very distinctive aroma, but sold maggots by the gallon for pennies if you had the constitution to walk in and just ask.

Richard Law

Open ground south of Holyhead Road, Snedshill

The area now occupied by the Central Park business estate was formerly the Snedshill steelworks, part of the Lilleshall Company's operations, and the older maps show this land occupied by coke ovens, furnaces, chimneys and travelling cranes. All removed during the 1970s as part of the work to develop Telford as a New Town.

Richard Law

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on No71 Wrekin Drive. It marks a point 82.921m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on No1 St Georges Road. It marks a point 95.330m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the east angle of St Matthew's Church. It marks a point 93.552m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

The White Horse

Richard Law

New Aldi Supermarket and Wickes DIY stores, Snedshill, Telford

The development at Holyhead Road, Snedshill, Telford is now complete and the stores are open for business. 16 April 2011. Original Lilleshall Co. factory. Link Fire ravaged ruins. Link Cleared site. Link Start of development. Link New buildings. Link

Gordon Cragg