Dovaston

Settlement in Shropshire

England

Dovaston

Kinnerley Junction obscured - Edgerley, Shropshire Looking out from the railway bridge at Kinnerley Junction. This bridge straddled the now almost vanished Shropshire and Montgomeryshire Railway, known as The Potts. This was from the original company Potteries Shrewsbury and North Wales Railway which later became the Shropshire and Montgomeryshire Railway and was intended to link the Potteries area of Staffordshire with Dublin in the Irish Republic. The line opened in 1866 and finally closed in 1962 having been in private and military ownership during its lifetime. Kinnerley Junction station opened in 1911 and closed in 1933. From this point there was a 5 mile branch to a quarry at Criggion. The land on this route is private and there is no public access. Taken at 3.09 pm BST (British Summer Time). <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/160295">SJ3319 : Kinnerley Bridge</a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/600880">SJ3319 : Course of the Shropshire &amp; Montgomery Railway</a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/600887">SJ3319 : Site of Kinnerley Junction</a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/758323">SJ3319 : Bridge over the stream</a> — Kinnerley Junction obscured - Edgerley, Shropshire Credit: Martin Richard Phelan

Dovaston is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. Situated about 6 miles south-east of the town of Shrewsbury, it is nestled amidst the picturesque countryside of the county. The village is part of the civil parish of Condover and falls within the Shropshire Council administrative area.

With a population of around 400 residents, Dovaston retains a peaceful and rural atmosphere. The village is characterized by its charming, traditional architecture, featuring a mix of well-preserved cottages and larger houses. The surrounding landscape is predominantly agricultural, with rolling fields, meadows, and patches of woodland.

Despite its small size, Dovaston offers a few amenities to its residents. These include a local pub, which serves as a social hub for the community, and a village hall that hosts various events and activities throughout the year. Dovaston also benefits from its proximity to the nearby town of Condover, where residents can find additional amenities such as shops, schools, and healthcare facilities.

The village is well-positioned for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, as it is located near the edge of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This designation ensures that the area is protected and offers a wealth of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the stunning countryside.

In summary, Dovaston is a tranquil and idyllic village in Shropshire, characterized by its rural setting, traditional architecture, and close-knit community.

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Dovaston Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.781928/-2.97361 or Grid Reference SJ3420. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Kinnerley Junction obscured - Edgerley, Shropshire

Looking out from the railway bridge at Kinnerley Junction. This bridge straddled the now almost vanished Shropshire and Montgomeryshire Railway, known as The Potts. This was from the original company Potteries Shrewsbury and North Wales Railway which later became the Shropshire and Montgomeryshire Railway and was intended to link the Potteries area of Staffordshire with Dublin in the Irish Republic. The line opened in 1866 and finally closed in 1962 having been in private and military ownership during its lifetime. Kinnerley Junction station opened in 1911 and closed in 1933. From this point there was a 5 mile branch to a quarry at Criggion. The land on this route is private and there is no public access. Taken at 3.09 pm BST (British Summer Time). SJ3319 : Kinnerley Bridge SJ3319 : Course of the Shropshire & Montgomery Railway SJ3319 : Site of Kinnerley Junction SJ3319 : Bridge over the stream

Martin Richard Phelan

Bridge Cottage by the way - Edgerley, Shropshire

A party of Railway Ramblers on a day walk making their way along the B-road from Pentre to Kinnerley at Edgerley towards the road bridge overlooking the site of Kinnerley Junction. The walk started at the village of Shrawardine SJ3915 'Shraden' to the locals, and was to end at Argoed SJ3220. Time taken 3.06 pm BST (British Summer Time).

Martin Richard Phelan

Towards Kinnerley Junction - Edgerley, Shropshire

A party of Railway Ramblers at Edgerley on the B-road between Pentre and Kinnerley as they approach the road bridge overlooking the site of Kinnerley Junction. The now-vanished Shropshire and Montgomeryshire Railway once ran this way and at Kinnerley Junction a 5-mile branch led off to the basalt quarry at Criggion SJ2814. Time taken 3.07 pm BST (British Summer Time). SJ3319 : Bridge over Kinnerley Junction - Edgerley, Shropshire

Martin Richard Phelan

Bridge over Kinnerley Junction - Edgerley, Shropshire

Some of the group of Railway Ramblers at Edgerley stopping for a look from the bridge at the site of Kinnerley Junction, from where a 5-mile branch left the Shropshire and Montgomeryshire Railway for the basalt quarry at Criggion SJ2814. The sign on the left shows a 22 ton weight limit on the bridge. Time taken 3.07 pm BST (British Summer Time).

Martin Richard Phelan

A bridge there was - Edgerley, Shropshire

The embankment ahead in this picture was the filled-in road bridgehole over the Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Railway at Edgerley. This line was intended to make a link between The Potteries at Stoke on Trent and Dublin, hence it's nickname the Potts, but this plan never came to fruition. Somewhat confusingly, there are two places named Edgerley on the OS map here, but whether they are separate or the same place named twice is not clear. Time taken 3.02 pm BST (British Summer Time). SJ3419 : Rails once ran - Edgerley, Shropshire SJ3319 : The road to Kynaston - Edgerley, Shropshire

Martin Richard Phelan

Rails once ran - Edgerley, Shropshire

Looking eastwards from the bridge in Edgerley 1, the long-abandoned former route of the Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Railway - nicknamed the Potts - can be seen. Passing through the gate which is seen ahead in the centre of the picture, the line ran through the present Nesscliffe Military Training Area - no public access - to the station house, a rebuilt one, at Shrawardine (locally pronounced Shraden). There are a number of books available which give a history of this former line. Time taken 3.08 pm BST (British Summer Time). SJ3319 : A bridge there was - Edgerley, Shropshire SJ3319 : The road to Kynaston - Edgerley, Shropshire

Martin Richard Phelan

The road to Kynaston - Edgerley, Shropshire

Just to the west of here, behind the photographer, lies the site of Kinnerley Junction where the Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Railway, the 'Potts', diverged, one branch turning southwards to Criggion and the other westwards to Llanymynech. In existence from 1866 to 1962, the line had a very chequered history and there are a number of books published on the story of it. The trackbed these days is private land, with no public access. The lower sign reads 'TRAINING AREAS 1 TO 6' and the signpost arms 'Kinnerley Knockin' 'Pentre Wilcott' and 'Kynaston'. Time taken 3.13 pm BST (British Summer Time). SJ3319 : A bridge there was - Edgerley, Shropshire SJ3419 : Rails once ran - Edgerley, Shropshire

Martin Richard Phelan

Spring Heath Fishery, Knockin

Pam Goodey

The Merlin telescope Knockin

Pam Goodey

Merlin Telescope and Spring Heath Fishery Knockin

Pam Goodey

Road to Plasau, Knockin Heath

Alex McGregor

Junction for Knockin at Doveston

John Firth

Doveston United Reformed Church

John Firth

Hall in grounds of Doveston Church

John Firth

Approaching Knockin road at Knockin Heath

John Firth

War memorial, Knockin

Knockin is a small village on the B4396 which is the road in the image. The white building left of centre is a shop, known inevitably as 'The Knockin Shop'!

Trevor Littlewood