Alberbury

Settlement in Shropshire

England

Alberbury

Loton Park Hillclimb
Loton Park Hillclimb Credit: Brian Deegan

Alberbury is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. Situated approximately 8 miles southwest of the county town of Shrewsbury, Alberbury is nestled in the picturesque Severn Valley and is part of the civil parish of Alberbury with Cardeston.

With a population of around 800 residents, Alberbury is known for its tranquil and idyllic setting, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green countryside. The village is characterized by its charming traditional cottages, some of which date back to the 16th century, adding to its historic appeal.

Alberbury boasts a range of amenities for its residents, including a primary school, a village hall, and a parish church dedicated to St. Michael and All Angels. The village also has a local shop and a post office, providing essential services to the community.

The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, with numerous footpaths and bridleways that take visitors through the stunning Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The River Severn, which flows nearby, provides additional recreational opportunities such as fishing and boating.

Alberbury is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities, with good road links to Shrewsbury and Welshpool. The village also benefits from regular bus services, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.

Overall, Alberbury is a charming and peaceful village that offers a close-knit community, beautiful scenery, and a range of amenities, making it an attractive place to live or visit for those seeking a rural retreat in Shropshire.

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Alberbury Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.723798/-2.935742 or Grid Reference SJ3614. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Loton Park Hillclimb
Loton Park Hillclimb
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket 12144 This can be found on the wall of The Windmill PH near Rowton.
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Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket 12144
This can be found on the wall of The Windmill PH near Rowton. For more detail see : LinkExternal link
Alberbury, St. Michael's Church with its c13th saddleback tower
Alberbury, St. Michael's Church with its c13th saddleback tower
Alberbury, St. Michael's Church: Buttressed south east corner
Alberbury, St. Michael's Church: Buttressed south east corner
Alberbury, St. Michael's Church: The nave
Alberbury, St. Michael's Church: The nave
Alberbury, St. Michael's Church: The font
Alberbury, St. Michael's Church: The font
Alberbury, St. Michael's Church: The font (detail)
Alberbury, St. Michael's Church: The font (detail)
Alberbury, St. Michael's Church: The c15th roof
Alberbury, St. Michael's Church: The c15th roof
Alberbury, St. Michael's Church: The c14th south chapel
Alberbury, St. Michael's Church: The c14th south chapel
Alberbury, St. Michael's Church: Unusual memorial plaques in the c14th south chapel
Alberbury, St. Michael's Church: Unusual memorial plaques in the c14th south chapel
Old Milestone by the B4393, by Loton Park,  Alberbury Stone post (plates lost) by the B4393, in parish of ALBERBURY WITH CARDESTON (SHREWSBURY AND ATCHAM District), West of Alberbury, Loton Park, South side of road. Erected by the Shrewsbury to Welshpool turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription once read:-
: (LLAN / FYLLIN / 16 / MILES) : : (ALBERBURY) : : SALOP / 9) :

Grade II listed.  
List Entry Number: 1308265 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1308265" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1308265">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>

Milestone Society National ID: SA_LFSB16.
Old Milestone by the B4393, by Loton Park, Alberbury
Stone post (plates lost) by the B4393, in parish of ALBERBURY WITH CARDESTON (SHREWSBURY AND ATCHAM District), West of Alberbury, Loton Park, South side of road. Erected by the Shrewsbury to Welshpool turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription once read:- : (LLAN / FYLLIN / 16 / MILES) : : (ALBERBURY) : : SALOP / 9) : Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1308265 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: SA_LFSB16.
Old Milestone by the B4393, Alberbury Road, east of Alberbury Carved stone post by the B4393, in parish of ALBERBURY WITH CARDESTON (SHREWSBURY AND ATCHAM District), Alberbury Road; 45m West of Stockfield, by the road.   Erected by the Shrewsbury to Welshpool turnpike trust in the 19th century. Damaged.

Inscription once read:-
(Shrewsbury 7)
Carved benchmark recorded.

Grade II listed.  
List Entry Number: 1366871 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1366871" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1366871">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>

Milestone Society National ID: SA_LFSB18.
Old Milestone by the B4393, Alberbury Road, east of Alberbury
Carved stone post by the B4393, in parish of ALBERBURY WITH CARDESTON (SHREWSBURY AND ATCHAM District), Alberbury Road; 45m West of Stockfield, by the road. Erected by the Shrewsbury to Welshpool turnpike trust in the 19th century. Damaged. Inscription once read:- (Shrewsbury 7) Carved benchmark recorded. Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1366871 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: SA_LFSB18.
St Michael, Alberbury:  the roof of the Loton chapel Monuments to members of the Leighton family of Loton Park are concentrated in the south aisle, under this deep and sumptuous late mediaeval roof.
St Michael, Alberbury: the roof of the Loton chapel
Monuments to members of the Leighton family of Loton Park are concentrated in the south aisle, under this deep and sumptuous late mediaeval roof.
St Michael, Alberbury:  Loton Chapel View west.
St Michael, Alberbury: Loton Chapel
View west.
North from Alberbury churchyard Houses and farm buildings mediate the view down into the broadening Severn valley.
North from Alberbury churchyard
Houses and farm buildings mediate the view down into the broadening Severn valley.
Alberbury, from the churchyard
Alberbury, from the churchyard
Rowton Castle Rowton Castle is now a hotel
Rowton Castle
Rowton Castle is now a hotel
Lodge and gates, Alberbury (1) Known as the English Lodge, at the south-east entrance to Loton Park. By Thomas Jones, 1849, in a Tudor-Gothic style. The materials are Alberbury breccia and red sandstone. (According to Wikipedia, "breccia is a rock composed of broken fragments of minerals or rock cemented together by a fine-grained matrix".) Grade II listed.
Its counterpart to the west, the Welsh Lodge, can be seen here: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2444097">SJ3514 : Lodge and gates, Alberbury (2)</a>.
Lodge and gates, Alberbury (1)
Known as the English Lodge, at the south-east entrance to Loton Park. By Thomas Jones, 1849, in a Tudor-Gothic style. The materials are Alberbury breccia and red sandstone. (According to Wikipedia, "breccia is a rock composed of broken fragments of minerals or rock cemented together by a fine-grained matrix".) Grade II listed. Its counterpart to the west, the Welsh Lodge, can be seen here: SJ3514 : Lodge and gates, Alberbury (2).
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Alberbury is located at Grid Ref: SJ3614 (Lat: 52.723798, Lng: -2.935742)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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