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Acton Bank

Hill, Mountain in Shropshire

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Acton Bank

Colebatch entrance sign
Colebatch entrance sign Credit: Alex McGregor

Acton Bank is a small hill located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated in a rural area, surrounded by picturesque countryside and is part of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Rising to an elevation of around 360 meters (1,181 feet), Acton Bank offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. On a clear day, visitors can see the rolling hills, meandering rivers, and charming villages that make up the scenic Shropshire countryside.

The hill itself is covered in lush green vegetation, providing a habitat for a variety of plant and animal species. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers, who can explore the numerous walking trails that crisscross the area. These trails offer a chance to observe the local flora and fauna, including wildflowers, birds, and small mammals.

Acton Bank is also steeped in history, with evidence of human activity dating back thousands of years. The hill is home to several archaeological sites, including ancient burial mounds and remnants of Iron Age settlements. These historical features add an extra layer of intrigue to the natural beauty of the area.

Overall, Acton Bank in Shropshire is a stunning hill that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the English countryside, explore its rich history, and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.462775/-3.0036726 or Grid Reference SO3185. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Colebatch entrance sign
Colebatch entrance sign
Carved tree trunk beside the path to Bury Ditches hillfort Another excellent interpretive wood carving, depicting figures from the Iron Age in various activities. Ideally sited to provide a rest for walkers ascending the steady gradient up to the hillfort entrance from the nearby car park and picnic site.
Carved tree trunk beside the path to Bury Ditches hillfort
Another excellent interpretive wood carving, depicting figures from the Iron Age in various activities. Ideally sited to provide a rest for walkers ascending the steady gradient up to the hillfort entrance from the nearby car park and picnic site.
Footpath entrance to Bury Ditches hillfort site The gate here enters just below where the entrance to the hillfort is situated, its earthwork banks can be discerned ahead. The Bury Ditches hillfort is well preserved, despite until fairly recently being forested with a plantation, which has since been cleared. The site is of high importance.
Footpath entrance to Bury Ditches hillfort site
The gate here enters just below where the entrance to the hillfort is situated, its earthwork banks can be discerned ahead. The Bury Ditches hillfort is well preserved, despite until fairly recently being forested with a plantation, which has since been cleared. The site is of high importance.
Footpath around the ramparts of Bury Ditches hillfort The ramparts crowning the site carry a path enabling you to walk completely around the site, enabling interested visitors to appreciate the size of the interior, the height of the banks, condition of the surviving defences and of course the huge views over most of Shropshire. On a summer day it is one of the very best places to be in the whole county, in my humble opinion.
Footpath around the ramparts of Bury Ditches hillfort
The ramparts crowning the site carry a path enabling you to walk completely around the site, enabling interested visitors to appreciate the size of the interior, the height of the banks, condition of the surviving defences and of course the huge views over most of Shropshire. On a summer day it is one of the very best places to be in the whole county, in my humble opinion.
Path around Bury Ditches hillfort ramparts The O/S map still shows Bury Ditches as an afforested plantation, but the hillfort site has been clear felled and allowed to return to grassland and heather moor, although the plantation abuts it.
Path around Bury Ditches hillfort ramparts
The O/S map still shows Bury Ditches as an afforested plantation, but the hillfort site has been clear felled and allowed to return to grassland and heather moor, although the plantation abuts it.
Part of Bury Ditches hillfort A family enjoy the interpretative information at the site and explore the ramparts near the entrance. The view beyond eastwards covers large expanses of the county.
Part of Bury Ditches hillfort
A family enjoy the interpretative information at the site and explore the ramparts near the entrance. The view beyond eastwards covers large expanses of the county.
Toposcope on the summit of Sunnyhill Sunnyhill is crowned with Bury Ditches hillfort and in turn the hillfort is crowned with a small toposcope which indicates all the surrounding and distant hills and mountains. From here many of the high points within Shropshire can be seen, such as Caer Caradoc and Ratlinghope Hillforts or Caynham Camp and sites in adjacent counties such as Corndon Hill and Radnor Forest.
Toposcope on the summit of Sunnyhill
Sunnyhill is crowned with Bury Ditches hillfort and in turn the hillfort is crowned with a small toposcope which indicates all the surrounding and distant hills and mountains. From here many of the high points within Shropshire can be seen, such as Caer Caradoc and Ratlinghope Hillforts or Caynham Camp and sites in adjacent counties such as Corndon Hill and Radnor Forest.
Interpretation information at Bury Ditches hillfort Llew, the representation of an Iron Age boy, welcomes visitors to the hillfort site, helpfully showing where the best views are to be seen. His faithful hound sits patiently by his side. He lived in a wonderful spot, in summer at least.
Interpretation information at Bury Ditches hillfort
Llew, the representation of an Iron Age boy, welcomes visitors to the hillfort site, helpfully showing where the best views are to be seen. His faithful hound sits patiently by his side. He lived in a wonderful spot, in summer at least.
B4385 south of The Cottage Road sign for Lagden Lane can be seen in the distance
B4385 south of The Cottage
Road sign for Lagden Lane can be seen in the distance
B4385 approaching Acton View Looking East
B4385 approaching Acton View
Looking East
B4385 east passed Bronte Cottage
B4385 east passed Bronte Cottage
A488 on Colstrey Bank near Wernacton Looking North
A488 on Colstrey Bank near Wernacton
Looking North
A488 north heading towards Acton Crossroads
A488 north heading towards Acton Crossroads
Lay By on northbound A488 south of Wootton House
Lay By on northbound A488 south of Wootton House
A488 approaching Colebatch Red House farm on the left
A488 approaching Colebatch
Red House farm on the left
Part of Brockton, Shropshire This is typical rural Shropshire. Barns, cottages, a stream and footbridge, a woodpile, a path trodden by locals only. There are three villages in Shropshire called Brockton. Which just about sums this great county up.
Part of Brockton, Shropshire
This is typical rural Shropshire. Barns, cottages, a stream and footbridge, a woodpile, a path trodden by locals only. There are three villages in Shropshire called Brockton. Which just about sums this great county up.
The Thatch, Brockton A rare-ish thatched cottage survives in Brockton. A thatched cottage, a Landy and a view to the surrounding hills - what more could you wish for?
The Thatch, Brockton
A rare-ish thatched cottage survives in Brockton. A thatched cottage, a Landy and a view to the surrounding hills - what more could you wish for?
Brockton Mill This former watermill lacks a wheel and a pond but still retains the hurst frame and gearing for three stones on the first floor. The wheel was to the left of the buttress and was probably overshot. It was open as part of National Mills Weekend 2012.
Brockton Mill
This former watermill lacks a wheel and a pond but still retains the hurst frame and gearing for three stones on the first floor. The wheel was to the left of the buttress and was probably overshot. It was open as part of National Mills Weekend 2012.
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Acton Bank is located at Grid Ref: SO3185 (Lat: 52.462775, Lng: -3.0036726)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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