Oldbury

Settlement in Shropshire

England

Oldbury

Approaching Cross Houses from the southeast
Approaching Cross Houses from the southeast Credit: Peter Whatley

Oldbury is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. Situated approximately 11 miles southeast of the county town of Shrewsbury, Oldbury is nestled in the picturesque countryside of the West Midlands region. The village is part of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, renowned for its stunning landscapes and rolling hills.

Oldbury is a quiet and peaceful village, with a population of around 500 residents. It is known for its charming rural character and traditional architecture, featuring a mix of historic timber-framed buildings and stone cottages. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and woodland, making it an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Despite its small size, Oldbury boasts a strong sense of community, with a parish church, village hall, and local pub serving as focal points for social gatherings and events. The village also benefits from a primary school, ensuring young families are catered for within the local community.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Oldbury offers plenty of opportunities to explore the surrounding natural beauty. The village is located near the famous Long Mynd and Stiperstones, popular destinations for hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. The nearby River Severn also provides opportunities for boating and fishing.

In conclusion, Oldbury is a charming village in Shropshire, offering a tranquil setting and a strong sense of community. Its idyllic location within the Shropshire Hills AONB makes it a desirable place to live for those seeking a rural lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty.

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Oldbury Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.523543/-2.428135 or Grid Reference SO7191. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Approaching Cross Houses from the southeast
Approaching Cross Houses from the southeast
Western lane junction, Cross Houses
Western lane junction, Cross Houses
Lane to Morville west of Tiddlebrook Bridge
Lane to Morville west of Tiddlebrook Bridge
Pastureland north of Cross Houses Looking towards the interestingly-named Tiddlebrook House in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SO6992">SO6992</a>
Pastureland north of Cross Houses
Looking towards the interestingly-named Tiddlebrook House in SO6992
Winter on the Tiddle Brook By comparison to the first picture in this square <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/441130">SO6992 : Tiddle Brook</a>, the winter view is much less colourful.
Winter on the Tiddle Brook
By comparison to the first picture in this square SO6992 : Tiddle Brook, the winter view is much less colourful.
Muddy field near Tiddle Brook One of the fields just north of the lane from Cross Houses to Morville.
Muddy field near Tiddle Brook
One of the fields just north of the lane from Cross Houses to Morville.
Steeply downhill towards Westwood Farm A rather badly overgrown path, hidden under the oilseed rape crop, which leads over the Mor Brook to Westwood Farm.
Steeply downhill towards Westwood Farm
A rather badly overgrown path, hidden under the oilseed rape crop, which leads over the Mor Brook to Westwood Farm.
Muddy field and mixen Farmland near Bridgnorth.
Muddy field and mixen
Farmland near Bridgnorth.
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by the B4364, Cross Houses, Bridgnorth parish Fan finial - 3 Worboys arms; Shropshire parish fan by the B4364, in parish of Bridgnorth (Bridgnorth District), Cross Houses, village centre. In 2022 the post was replaced but the fan finial was retained.

Shropshire HER.
HER Number (PRN): 31219 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MSA34063&resourceID=1015" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MSA34063&resourceID=1015">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>

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: SA_SO6991
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by the B4364, Cross Houses, Bridgnorth parish
Fan finial - 3 Worboys arms; Shropshire parish fan by the B4364, in parish of Bridgnorth (Bridgnorth District), Cross Houses, village centre. In 2022 the post was replaced but the fan finial was retained. Shropshire HER. HER Number (PRN): 31219 LinkExternal link Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: SA_SO6991
Old Toll House, Harpswood Toll House by the B4364, in the parish of Morville, Harpswood Mill Cottage, Harpswood.

Shropshire HER.
HER Number (PRN): 15325 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MSA17230&resourceID=1015" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MSA17230&resourceID=1015">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>

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: SA.MOV
Old Toll House, Harpswood
Toll House by the B4364, in the parish of Morville, Harpswood Mill Cottage, Harpswood. Shropshire HER. HER Number (PRN): 15325 LinkExternal link Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: SA.MOV
B4364 at Cross Houses A double bend as the B road passes turns to Morville (left) and Glazely. On the left is The Old Smithy.
B4364 at Cross Houses
A double bend as the B road passes turns to Morville (left) and Glazely. On the left is The Old Smithy.
Field, Cross Houses From a gate behind the camera in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6224956">SO6991 : B4364 at Cross Houses</a>. The wooded slopes are near Meadowley.
Field, Cross Houses
From a gate behind the camera in SO6991 : B4364 at Cross Houses. The wooded slopes are near Meadowley.
Road junction at Cross Houses Road junction at Cross Houses on the B4364 road to Ludlow from Bridgnorth.
Road junction at Cross Houses
Road junction at Cross Houses on the B4364 road to Ludlow from Bridgnorth.
A root crop A root crop growing in this field, though I'm not sure which crop.
A root crop
A root crop growing in this field, though I'm not sure which crop.
Auctioneer Centre West of Bridgnorth just off the A458
Auctioneer Centre
West of Bridgnorth just off the A458
Barn conversion at Harpsford Mill Farm This old barn will get a new lease of life.
Barn conversion at Harpsford Mill Farm
This old barn will get a new lease of life.
The Old Smithy, Cross Houses At a staggered crossroads on the Bridgnorth to Ludlow road.
The Old Smithy, Cross Houses
At a staggered crossroads on the Bridgnorth to Ludlow road.
Harpsford Mill Mill on the Mor Brook now converted into a private house.
Harpsford Mill
Mill on the Mor Brook now converted into a private house.
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Oldbury is located at Grid Ref: SO7191 (Lat: 52.523543, Lng: -2.428135)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.523543,-2.428135
Oldbury
Place: village
Source: npe
Wikidata: Q3877814
Wikipedia: en:Oldbury, Shropshire
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Power: pole
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Turning Loop
Lat/Long: 52.5244165/-2.4300007
Social Facility
Oldbury Grange Nursing Home
Addr City: Bridgnorth
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: WV16 5LW
Addr Street: Oldbury
Fhrs Authority: Shropshire
Fhrs Id: 54475
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 1228
Operator: Morris Care
Social Facility: nursing_home
Lat/Long: 52.5231393/-2.4294162
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