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Abbey Wood

Wood, Forest in Shropshire

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Abbey Wood

Lilleshall Hill farmhouse No longer a farmhouse in the sense of being associated with a working farm, but nonetheless it's a fine 18th century building, which attracted a Grade II listing <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101208242-lilleshall-hill-farmhouse-lilleshall#.YRPxz4hKjIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101208242-lilleshall-hill-farmhouse-lilleshall#.YRPxz4hKjIU">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1208242" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1208242">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> in 1983.
Lilleshall Hill farmhouse Credit: Richard Law

Abbey Wood, located in Shropshire, is a picturesque woodland area that offers a serene and tranquil environment for visitors to immerse themselves in nature. Situated near the village of Buildwas, this forested area covers an expansive area of approximately 200 acres.

The wood is primarily composed of broadleaf trees, with a diverse range of species such as oak, ash, birch, and beech creating a rich and vibrant canopy. The dense foliage provides a habitat for various wildlife, including birds, small mammals, and insects, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Abbey Wood is renowned for its well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their own pace. The paths wind through the forest, leading visitors to discover hidden gems such as peaceful clearings, babbling brooks, and ancient trees with gnarled bark. The wood is also home to several archaeological sites, including the remains of an old Abbey, which adds a historical dimension to the area.

Within the wood, there are designated picnic areas, where visitors can relax and enjoy a meal amidst the natural beauty. Additionally, benches are strategically placed along the trails, providing opportunities for rest and contemplation.

Abbey Wood is a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike, offering a tranquil retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and rich history make it a must-visit location for those seeking solace in the embrace of nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.726341/-2.3817698 or Grid Reference SJ7414. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lilleshall Hill farmhouse No longer a farmhouse in the sense of being associated with a working farm, but nonetheless it's a fine 18th century building, which attracted a Grade II listing <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101208242-lilleshall-hill-farmhouse-lilleshall#.YRPxz4hKjIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101208242-lilleshall-hill-farmhouse-lilleshall#.YRPxz4hKjIU">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1208242" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1208242">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> in 1983.
Lilleshall Hill farmhouse
No longer a farmhouse in the sense of being associated with a working farm, but nonetheless it's a fine 18th century building, which attracted a Grade II listing LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1983.
17th century barn in Lilleshall A timber-framed former farm barn and cart-shed, now converted to residential use. It dates primarily from the 17th century or thereabouts, but obviously has seen alterations over the years; it attracted a Grade II listing <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101038248-barn-immediately-north-east-of-lilleshall-hill-farmhouse-lilleshall#.YRPzQYhKjIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101038248-barn-immediately-north-east-of-lilleshall-hill-farmhouse-lilleshall#.YRPzQYhKjIU">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1038248" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1038248">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> in 1983.
17th century barn in Lilleshall
A timber-framed former farm barn and cart-shed, now converted to residential use. It dates primarily from the 17th century or thereabouts, but obviously has seen alterations over the years; it attracted a Grade II listing LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1983.
Nos 1 & 3 The Green, Lilleshall A pair of late 17th or early 18th century timber-framed cottages; they were faced in brick in the 19th and which attracted a Grade II listing <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101208258-1-and-3-the-green-lilleshall#.YRP0kIhKjIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101208258-1-and-3-the-green-lilleshall#.YRP0kIhKjIU">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1208258" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1208258">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> in 1983.
Nos 1 & 3 The Green, Lilleshall
A pair of late 17th or early 18th century timber-framed cottages; they were faced in brick in the 19th and which attracted a Grade II listing LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1983.
The Old Cottage, Lilleshall Beneath the mainly roughcast on some walls and infill panels lies a 17th century, timber-framed cottage, albeit with a series of more recent alterations and extension. It was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101038253-the-old-cottage-lilleshall#.YRQby4hKjIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101038253-the-old-cottage-lilleshall#.YRQby4hKjIU">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1038253" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1038253">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> in 1983.
The Old Cottage, Lilleshall
Beneath the mainly roughcast on some walls and infill panels lies a 17th century, timber-framed cottage, albeit with a series of more recent alterations and extension. It was Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1983.
Limekiln Bank house, Lilleshall The 19th century brick walls obscure much of what is actually a 17th century timber-framed cottage, although some of that structure is apparently visible in the northern gable end. It was extended and heightened at the same time that the walls were built. The house was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101038249-limekiln-bank-lilleshall#.YRQdC4hKjIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101038249-limekiln-bank-lilleshall#.YRQdC4hKjIU">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1038249" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1038249">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> in 1983.
Limekiln Bank house, Lilleshall
The 19th century brick walls obscure much of what is actually a 17th century timber-framed cottage, although some of that structure is apparently visible in the northern gable end. It was extended and heightened at the same time that the walls were built. The house was Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1983.
Lilleshall Monument Pivot Benchmark The OS Pivot benchmark cut into the upper plinth of the Lilleshall Monument. Next to the benchmark is the OS Triangulation Pillar. The benchmark isn't recorded within the OS Archive, but it is recorded on the historical maps.
Lilleshall Monument Pivot Benchmark
The OS Pivot benchmark cut into the upper plinth of the Lilleshall Monument. Next to the benchmark is the OS Triangulation Pillar. The benchmark isn't recorded within the OS Archive, but it is recorded on the historical maps.
Track to Lilleshall Abbey Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
Track to Lilleshall Abbey
Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
The west front of the nave at Lilleshall Abbey Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
The west front of the nave at Lilleshall Abbey
Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
Ruined nave at Lilleshall Abbey Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
Ruined nave at Lilleshall Abbey
Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
Graffiti at Lilleshall Abbey In a tower in the west front of the nave.
Graffiti at Lilleshall Abbey
In a tower in the west front of the nave.
Inside the ruined nave at Lilleshall Abbey Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
Inside the ruined nave at Lilleshall Abbey
Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
The former cloister at Lilleshall Abbey Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
The former cloister at Lilleshall Abbey
Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
Carved doorway at Lilleshall Abbey This elaborately carved doorway dates from the late 12th century, it was used by the canons during formal processions. It linked the nave with the cloister.
Carved doorway at Lilleshall Abbey
This elaborately carved doorway dates from the late 12th century, it was used by the canons during formal processions. It linked the nave with the cloister.
The ruined chancel at Lilleshall Abbey Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
The ruined chancel at Lilleshall Abbey
Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
Ruined nave at Lilleshall Abbey Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
Ruined nave at Lilleshall Abbey
Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
Inside the sacistry at Lilleshall Abbey This room and its contents were the responsibility of the sacrist, one of the senior members of the abbey community. The sacred vessels and ritual vestments used in the church services were stored here.
Inside the sacistry at Lilleshall Abbey
This room and its contents were the responsibility of the sacrist, one of the senior members of the abbey community. The sacred vessels and ritual vestments used in the church services were stored here.
Inside the slype or parlour at Lilleshall Abbey This narrow passage had doors at either end, probably giving access to the canons' infirmary to the east of the cloister. It may also have served as the parlour, where the canons would discuss important matters without breaking the cloister rule of silence.
Inside the slype or parlour at Lilleshall Abbey
This narrow passage had doors at either end, probably giving access to the canons' infirmary to the east of the cloister. It may also have served as the parlour, where the canons would discuss important matters without breaking the cloister rule of silence.
Wall at Lilleshall Abbey Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
Wall at Lilleshall Abbey
Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
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Abbey Wood is located at Grid Ref: SJ7414 (Lat: 52.726341, Lng: -2.3817698)

Unitary Authority: Telford and Wrekin

Police Authority: West Mercia

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