Ashfield

Settlement in Shropshire

England

Ashfield

Baptist Chapel St John the Baptist Chapel, Maesbury. — Baptist Chapel Credit: J Scott

Ashfield is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. Situated in the West Midlands region, it lies approximately 8 miles north of the county town of Shrewsbury. The village is nestled amidst picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, offering residents and visitors a peaceful and tranquil setting.

With a population of around 400 inhabitants, Ashfield has a close-knit community that prides itself on its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The village primarily consists of traditional stone-built houses, giving it a charming and timeless aesthetic. The local economy is mainly centered around agriculture, with many residents involved in farming and other related industries.

Ashfield is well-connected to larger towns and cities in the region, with good road links to Shrewsbury and other nearby settlements. The village also benefits from a regular bus service, providing convenient transportation options for those who do not own a car.

In terms of amenities, Ashfield boasts a village hall that serves as a hub for community activities and events. There is also a local pub, where residents can gather for a drink or enjoy a meal. For recreational activities, the surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking, hiking, and exploring nature.

Overall, Ashfield offers a idyllic rural lifestyle, characterized by its natural beauty and close community ties. It provides an escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life, while still being within reach of the amenities and services offered by larger towns in the region.

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Ashfield Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.818102/-3.0252854 or Grid Reference SJ3125. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Baptist Chapel St John the Baptist Chapel, Maesbury.

Baptist Chapel

St John the Baptist Chapel, Maesbury.

Public Footpath Footpath entrance just West of Morton Bridge, leading from the B4396 to Crickheath.

Public Footpath

Footpath entrance just West of Morton Bridge, leading from the B4396 to Crickheath.

Bridge 78, Montgomery Canal This is getting towards the end of the currently navigable section.
I&#039;m told that cruising on this section is restricted to 12 boats a day.

Bridge 78, Montgomery Canal

This is getting towards the end of the currently navigable section. I'm told that cruising on this section is restricted to 12 boats a day.

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Landmark at St Winifred's Well This ancient building started out as a chapel built above a holy spring.
Following the suppression of such superstitious stuff at the reformation the chapel became a manorial court house.
The well became popular as a bathing place where as usual people enjoyed themselves so much that in 1755 it had to be closed down to protect them from fun.
The building was converted into a cottage which is how it stayed until the Landmark Trust acquired it and added it to their list of attractive and unusual holiday properties.

Landmark at St Winifred's Well

This ancient building started out as a chapel built above a holy spring. Following the suppression of such superstitious stuff at the reformation the chapel became a manorial court house. The well became popular as a bathing place where as usual people enjoyed themselves so much that in 1755 it had to be closed down to protect them from fun. The building was converted into a cottage which is how it stayed until the Landmark Trust acquired it and added it to their list of attractive and unusual holiday properties.

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Navigation Inn and Canal Office A cluster of former canal buildings is beside the bridge at Maesbury Marsh, with an old warehouse now The Navigation Inn, and the spacious canal company house in the background, which looks unoccupied at the moment.

Navigation Inn and Canal Office

A cluster of former canal buildings is beside the bridge at Maesbury Marsh, with an old warehouse now The Navigation Inn, and the spacious canal company house in the background, which looks unoccupied at the moment.

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Evening at Maesbury Marsh The Montgomery Canal on a cold April afternoon with nothing moving on the water.
The landlord at the Navigation Inn by the bridge told me navigation on the Montgomery is rationed to 12 boats a day.

Evening at Maesbury Marsh

The Montgomery Canal on a cold April afternoon with nothing moving on the water. The landlord at the Navigation Inn by the bridge told me navigation on the Montgomery is rationed to 12 boats a day.

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Moorings at Maesbury Marsh

Moorings at Maesbury Marsh

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Canal Central, Maesbury Marsh A recent canalside facility with shop, tearoom and accommodation upstairs.<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.canalcentral.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.canalcentral.co.uk/">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>

Canal Central, Maesbury Marsh

A recent canalside facility with shop, tearoom and accommodation upstairs.Link

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Gronwen Wharf This lonely spot is the present end of navigation on the section of Montgomery canal that is connected to the main canal system. You can just make out the barrier under the bridge.
There is a small boatyard here on a short side arm, which is also where boats have to turn round.
Beyond the bridge the canal looks in very good order so maybe boats will be allowed through soon.

Gronwen Wharf

This lonely spot is the present end of navigation on the section of Montgomery canal that is connected to the main canal system. You can just make out the barrier under the bridge. There is a small boatyard here on a short side arm, which is also where boats have to turn round. Beyond the bridge the canal looks in very good order so maybe boats will be allowed through soon.

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Lower House Farm, Woolston All the photo action in this square is understandably around the canal.
Away from that the area is mostly pasture.

Lower House Farm, Woolston

All the photo action in this square is understandably around the canal. Away from that the area is mostly pasture.

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Pasture near Maesbury Marsh All the photo action in this square is understandably around the canal.
Away from that the area is all pasture.

Pasture near Maesbury Marsh

All the photo action in this square is understandably around the canal. Away from that the area is all pasture.

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Montgomery Canal near Woolston The canal has been restored at great expense but sees little use due to deliberate restrictions on visitor numbers.

Montgomery Canal near Woolston

The canal has been restored at great expense but sees little use due to deliberate restrictions on visitor numbers.

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Up and Under Crofts Mill lift bridge in action.

Up and Under

Crofts Mill lift bridge in action.

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Working Narrow Boat Hadar moored at Maesbury Marsh Working Narrow Boat Hadar moored at Maesbury Marsh, Montgomery canal, May 2012.

Working Narrow Boat Hadar moored at Maesbury Marsh

Working Narrow Boat Hadar moored at Maesbury Marsh, Montgomery canal, May 2012.

Dog in Woolston Yawn.....some guy with a camera.....better go and bark at him, I suppose....second thoughts, let&#039;s just pose....less effort....

Dog in Woolston

Yawn.....some guy with a camera.....better go and bark at him, I suppose....second thoughts, let's just pose....less effort....

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The Baths at St. Winifred's Well St Winifred&#039;s Well is a spring which comes up into a stone chamber underneath the well house, originally a chapel.
It then flows into these lower pools which at one time were a popular place for bathing.
The spring is on a tributary of the River Morda in the Severn catchment.

The Baths at St. Winifred's Well

St Winifred's Well is a spring which comes up into a stone chamber underneath the well house, originally a chapel. It then flows into these lower pools which at one time were a popular place for bathing. The spring is on a tributary of the River Morda in the Severn catchment.

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Path Crosses Drive A footpath crossing over the track between Bromwich Park and an isolated house on the canal bank.
Apart from the canal, this square is mostly all pasture.

Path Crosses Drive

A footpath crossing over the track between Bromwich Park and an isolated house on the canal bank. Apart from the canal, this square is mostly all pasture.

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Montgomery Canal near Morton Farm A reverse of the view in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/585216">SJ3024 : Canal restoration, the final touches</a> taken five years later. The canal is looking in fine condition, but still no boats.

Montgomery Canal near Morton Farm

A reverse of the view in SJ3024 : Canal restoration, the final touches taken five years later. The canal is looking in fine condition, but still no boats.

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Ashfield is located at Grid Ref: SJ3125 (Lat: 52.818102, Lng: -3.0252854)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.818102,-3.0252854

Maesbury Marsh

Is In: Shropshire

Place: village

Source: npe

Lat/Long: 52.8197359/-3.0202181

Pub

Navigation Inn

Addr City: Oswestry

Addr Country: GB

Addr Postcode: SY10 8JB

Addr Street: Maesbury Marsh

Fhrs Authority: Shropshire

Fhrs Id: 100872

Fhrs Local Authority Id: 32674

Lat/Long: 52.8186205/-3.019544

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 52.8168035/-3.0184293

Sanitary Dump Station

Maesbury Elsan Point

Access: customers

Centralkey: crt_watermate

Operator: Canal and River Trust

Sanitary Dump Station: yes

Sanitary Dump Station Accepted: black_water

Sanitary Dump Station Basin: yes

Sanitary Dump Station Pump-out: yes

Waste: toilet

Waterway: sanitary_dump_station

Lat/Long: 52.8182766/-3.0201238

Water Point

Maesbury Water Point

Access: customers

Centralkey: crt_watermate

Drinking Water: yes

Man Made: water_tap

Operator: Canal and River Trust

Waterway: water_point

Lat/Long: 52.8182305/-3.0202449

Give Way

Direction: forward

Lat/Long: 52.8196486/-3.0216923

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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