Nant y Caws

Settlement in Shropshire

England

Nant y Caws

Plumbase on Maesbury Road industrial estate
Plumbase on Maesbury Road industrial estate Credit: John Firth

Nant y Caws is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is nestled in the picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is situated approximately 10 miles northeast of the county town of Shrewsbury.

Nant y Caws is known for its tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, offering a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is characterized by its charming traditional cottages and well-maintained gardens, creating a postcard-worthy setting.

Despite its small size, Nant y Caws has a strong sense of community, with friendly and welcoming residents. The village has a local pub, The Nanty Caws Inn, which serves as a social hub for locals and visitors alike. The pub offers a range of traditional British dishes and a selection of locally brewed ales.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration. There are several walking and cycling trails that offer breathtaking views of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is just a short distance away.

For those interested in history and culture, nearby attractions include Attingham Park, a stunning National Trust property with beautiful gardens and a grand mansion, and Shrewsbury Castle, a historic landmark dating back to the 11th century.

In conclusion, Nant y Caws is a charming and peaceful village in Shropshire, offering a tranquil retreat with stunning natural surroundings and a strong sense of community.

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Plumbase on Maesbury Road industrial estate
Plumbase on Maesbury Road industrial estate
Trees off Maesbury Road Frosted by freezing fog in an anticyclone, opposite Oswestry's sewage works.
Trees off Maesbury Road
Frosted by freezing fog in an anticyclone, opposite Oswestry's sewage works.
A483 at Mile Oak The A483 is a major north-south trunk road in Wales, running for 149 miles between Chester and Junction 42 of the M4 motorway just east of Swansea.
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A483 at Mile Oak
The A483 is a major north-south trunk road in Wales, running for 149 miles between Chester and Junction 42 of the M4 motorway just east of Swansea. LinkExternal link SABRE LinkExternal link Wikipedia
Oswestry, Maesbury Road The A483 is a major north-south trunk road in Wales, running for 149 miles between Chester and Junction 42 of the M4 motorway just east of Swansea.
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Oswestry, Maesbury Road
The A483 is a major north-south trunk road in Wales, running for 149 miles between Chester and Junction 42 of the M4 motorway just east of Swansea. LinkExternal link SABRE LinkExternal link Wikipedia
Old Toll House, Maesbury Road, Mile Oak Toll House by the A483, in the parish of Oswestry, Hollis House, Maesbury Road, Mile Oak.

Shropshire HER.
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Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: SA.OSW04
Old Toll House, Maesbury Road, Mile Oak
Toll House by the A483, in the parish of Oswestry, Hollis House, Maesbury Road, Mile Oak. Shropshire HER. HER Number (PRN): 34213 LinkExternal link Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: SA.OSW04
Mile Oak Industrial Estate, Oswestry Penton's Haulage & Cold Storage is a busy firm concentrating on the storage and haulage of frozen food.
Mile Oak Industrial Estate, Oswestry
Penton's Haulage & Cold Storage is a busy firm concentrating on the storage and haulage of frozen food.
Mile Oak Sewage works, Oswestry This is the south eastern outfall for Oswestry. It discharges into the River Morda.  <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www2.severntrent.com/aboutus/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www2.severntrent.com/aboutus/">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>
Mile Oak Sewage works, Oswestry
This is the south eastern outfall for Oswestry. It discharges into the River Morda. LinkExternal link
Crossroads at Mile Oak
Crossroads at Mile Oak
Road through industrial estate from the Weston road junction Close to the A483 at Mile Oak
Road through industrial estate from the Weston road junction
Close to the A483 at Mile Oak
Farm track to Buckley
Farm track to Buckley
Gated footbridge near Trefonen This example looks pretty new and serves a really useful purpose here as the stream is distinct enough to soak unaware walkers although it doesn't merit mention on the 1:50,000 map.
Gated footbridge near Trefonen
This example looks pretty new and serves a really useful purpose here as the stream is distinct enough to soak unaware walkers although it doesn't merit mention on the 1:50,000 map.
Cottages at Bryn-aber near Coed y go A nice terrace of cottages with large upstairs windows facing south.
Cottages at Bryn-aber near Coed y go
A nice terrace of cottages with large upstairs windows facing south.
Little tumbling stream near Coed y go This stream runs under a bridge here and tumbles out at the end of a well kept garden, descending down a steep gully on its merry way.
Little tumbling stream near Coed y go
This stream runs under a bridge here and tumbles out at the end of a well kept garden, descending down a steep gully on its merry way.
Well kept cottage near Coed y go A stream runs under this bridge and this exemplary cottage stands adjacent. What a nice spot on a Spring morning.
Well kept cottage near Coed y go
A stream runs under this bridge and this exemplary cottage stands adjacent. What a nice spot on a Spring morning.
Old Massey Ferguson near Treflach Hall At first I thought this old tractor had been left in this field edge, but noticed its tracks. Good to see it still in use. It must be as old as me. A chap was mending a fence nearby and it was obviously his pride and joy.
Old Massey Ferguson near Treflach Hall
At first I thought this old tractor had been left in this field edge, but noticed its tracks. Good to see it still in use. It must be as old as me. A chap was mending a fence nearby and it was obviously his pride and joy.
Sheep pasture near Trefonen Large pastures but not too much grass for these sheep yet.
Sheep pasture near Trefonen
Large pastures but not too much grass for these sheep yet.
Abandoned estate cottages near Woodhill, Trefonen Possibly four small estate workers cottages now in a poor state.
Abandoned estate cottages near Woodhill, Trefonen
Possibly four small estate workers cottages now in a poor state.
Stile on Croeswylan Lane, Oswestry The stile probably reveals where the old hedge line and the newer pavement line merge.
Stile on Croeswylan Lane, Oswestry
The stile probably reveals where the old hedge line and the newer pavement line merge.
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Nant y Caws is located at Grid Ref: SJ2826 (Lat: 52.834472, Lng: -3.062962)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Nant-Y-Caws
Is In: Shropshire
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 52.835434/-3.0649633
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