New Ifton

Settlement in Shropshire

England

New Ifton

Old barn At Grandarr Kennels.
Old barn Credit: John H Darch

New Ifton is a small village located in the county of Shropshire in England. Situated in the northern part of the county, it is nestled between the towns of Oswestry and Shrewsbury. The village is part of the civil parish of St. Martins and falls within the Shropshire Council district.

With a population of around 500 residents, New Ifton maintains a close-knit and friendly community atmosphere. The village is predominantly residential, with a mix of traditional cottages and more modern housing developments. The surrounding countryside provides a picturesque backdrop, with rolling hills and fields stretching as far as the eye can see.

Despite its small size, New Ifton benefits from a few local amenities. There is a village hall, which serves as a hub for social gatherings and community events. Additionally, a small primary school caters to the educational needs of the local children.

The village is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities by road, with the A5 trunk road passing nearby. This provides easy access to the wider region, including the nearby Welsh border. The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and fishing.

Overall, New Ifton is a charming rural village that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle for its residents, with a strong sense of community and a beautiful natural environment.

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New Ifton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.921526/-3.0110389 or Grid Reference SJ3236. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old barn At Grandarr Kennels.
Old barn
At Grandarr Kennels.
Belmont Bridge on Llangollen Canal
Belmont Bridge on Llangollen Canal
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the wall angle of St Martin's Church. It marks a point 123.011m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the wall angle of St Martin's Church. It marks a point 123.011m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the SW angle of St Martin's Church. It marks a point 123.606m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the SW angle of St Martin's Church. It marks a point 123.606m above mean sea level.
Looking down the lane towards Rhosygadfa
Looking down the lane towards Rhosygadfa
Llangollen Canal at Belmont Bridge Taken from the lane along the south side of the canal.
Llangollen Canal at Belmont Bridge
Taken from the lane along the south side of the canal.
A Miner of the 60s A statue of a miner in St Martins, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of coal production at the Ifton Colliery on 22 November 1968.  The statue is entitled 'A Miner of the 60s'.  The statue was installed on 24 November 2018.
A Miner of the 60s
A statue of a miner in St Martins, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of coal production at the Ifton Colliery on 22 November 1968. The statue is entitled 'A Miner of the 60s'. The statue was installed on 24 November 2018.
Llangollen Canal at Belmont Bridge
Llangollen Canal at Belmont Bridge
On the Llangollen Canal Near Lions Quays.
On the Llangollen Canal
Near Lions Quays.
Preeshenlle Bridge Bridge 15w on the Llangollen Canal.
Preeshenlle Bridge
Bridge 15w on the Llangollen Canal.
Entrance to Brynkinalt House from B5070
Entrance to Brynkinalt House from B5070
Country road near Weston Rhyn
Country road near Weston Rhyn
Parkland near Weston Rhyn It definitely has that look, but the OS no longer seems to mark parkland as thoroughly as it once did. This is, or was, probably attached to Henlle Hall.
Parkland near Weston Rhyn
It definitely has that look, but the OS no longer seems to mark parkland as thoroughly as it once did. This is, or was, probably attached to Henlle Hall.
Path near Weston Rhyn The trees, glistening as a result of a recent downpour, saved me from the worst effects of aformentioned weather.
Path near Weston Rhyn
The trees, glistening as a result of a recent downpour, saved me from the worst effects of aformentioned weather.
Heron on the prowl This heron was standing on the service road just East of the St Martins Moor Bridge.
Heron on the prowl
This heron was standing on the service road just East of the St Martins Moor Bridge.
All the time in the World A cute little dummy sitting on a bench 'busy' fishing and watching the World go by.
All the time in the World
A cute little dummy sitting on a bench 'busy' fishing and watching the World go by.
The Timber framed barn at Plas Wiggin from a different angle
The Timber framed barn at Plas Wiggin from a different angle
Cottage beside the upper lock at New Marton
Cottage beside the upper lock at New Marton
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New Ifton is located at Grid Ref: SJ3236 (Lat: 52.921526, Lng: -3.0110389)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Merica

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St Martins
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Bar
Ifton Miners Welfare Institute
Addr City: Oswestry
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housename: St Martins
Addr Postcode: SY11 3AY
Addr Street: Overton Road
Fhrs Authority: Shropshire
Fhrs Id: 63671
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 140550
Lat/Long: 52.9238849/-3.008076
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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