Longford Turning

Settlement in Shropshire

England

Longford Turning

St Mary's Church, Market Drayton Grade II* listed. Listing number 1366835. Parish church. C14 tower with C12 doorway and remains of C14 work in nave and chancel. Restored and largely rebuilt in 1881-89, by Carpenter &amp; Ingelow at a cost of £7747. 10s. 10d. Red sandstone ashlar (with some grey sandstone in tower) with C20 tile patching. — St Mary's Church, Market Drayton Credit: Andrew Abbott

Longford Turning is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. Situated in the West Midlands region, it lies approximately 4 miles northeast of the town of Shrewsbury. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and scenic setting.

Longford Turning is known for its charming rural atmosphere, with a population of around 500 residents. The village primarily consists of residential properties, including traditional cottages and modern houses. The architecture reflects the area's historical roots, with some buildings dating back several centuries.

While Longford Turning is a relatively small village, it does offer a few amenities for its residents. These include a local pub, which serves as a social hub for the community, and a small convenience store for essential groceries. The village also benefits from its proximity to larger towns, such as Shrewsbury, which provides residents with a wider range of services and facilities.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Longford Turning offers numerous opportunities to explore the surrounding countryside. There are several footpaths and trails that wind through the nearby fields and woodlands, providing excellent options for walking, hiking, and cycling.

Overall, Longford Turning is a peaceful and idyllic village that appeals to those seeking a quiet and rural lifestyle. Its close proximity to larger towns ensures that residents have access to necessary amenities, while the beautiful countryside adds to its charm and appeal.

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Longford Turning Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.89935/-2.511464 or Grid Reference SJ6533. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Mary's Church, Market Drayton

Grade II* listed. Listing number 1366835. Parish church. C14 tower with C12 doorway and remains of C14 work in nave and chancel. Restored and largely rebuilt in 1881-89, by Carpenter & Ingelow at a cost of £7747. 10s. 10d. Red sandstone ashlar (with some grey sandstone in tower) with C20 tile patching.

Andrew Abbott

St Mary's Hall and the Old Grammar School

Grade II listed. Listing number 1366464. Grammar school and schoolmaster's house, now 2 houses. Mid-18th century, possibly incorporating some mid-16th century fabric.

Andrew Abbott

Tudor House, Market Drayton

Grade II* listed. Listing number 1307835. Pair of houses, latterly bank, now restaurant and shop. Mid-C17, restored in 1962. Timber-framed with plastered infill; ground floor rebuilt in C20 with yellow/grey sandstone/reconstituted stone. Rendered gable end to south- west.

Andrew Abbott

Joule's Brewery Tap in Market Drayton in Shrosphire

The new Joule's brewery, situated to the rear of this fine frontage (formerly the Red Lion Inn) was opened in 2010 after ten years preparatory work. Take it from me, the ale is excellent! Try a pint of Joule's Pale Ale or the dark Slumbering Monk. :-) The conversion of the old Red Lion Inn into the current extensive bar has been beautifully done, and incorporates many historical artifacts into newly built "period style" features. Notable, and well worth seeing are the portraits of eight people who inspired the development of the brewery; four completed as I write. These gentlemen are presented as monks in various guises appropriate to their influence on the project. The paintings on oak panelling are by Andrew Tift and are strikingly lifelike.

Roger D Kidd

Joule's Brewery Tap in Market Drayton in Shrosphire

Roger D Kidd

Cheshire Street in Market Drayton, Shropshire

Looking north-west towards Frogmore Road.

Roger D Kidd

Cheshire Street in Market Drayton, Shropshire

Looking north-west towards Frogmore Road. The Buttercross covered market area is off to the right.

Roger D Kidd

High Street, Market Drayton

Oh dear, it once looked like this: SJ6734 : High Street, Market Drayton. Now every business has closed. The recession has hit with a vengeance. The prominent Georgian building with a granite-columned porch was the Corbet Arms Hotel.

Stephen Richards

The Crown public house, Market Drayton

Note the painted window scenes on the building to the right.

David Martin

Stairway below the church in Market Drayton

These stairs have been built to enable full access to the garden here. Just for private use of course.

Jeremy Bolwell

View to St. Mary's church, Market Drayton

The church is prominently sited above a turn of the River Tern on a sandstone outcrop.

Jeremy Bolwell

Tudor House Hotel, Market Drayton

Tudor House Hotel, at the corner of Cheshire Street and Shropshire Street. This Grade II listed building is an English Heritage site which was built in the 17th Century and arguably the most magnificent building in the area.

Michael W Beales BEM

The Corbet Arms, High Street, Market Drayton

A late 17th century coaching Inn with red brick and plain tile roofs. The front range consists of early 19th century block to left and late 18th century block to right. It has an early 19th century ballroom at the rear. It was intended to be refurbished in 2009 but up until earlier this year has not been done.

Michael W Beales BEM