Wombridge

Settlement in Shropshire

England

Wombridge

New Yard, St Georges The OS benchmark cut into the former New Yard Engineering Works in St. Georges, Telford. It was levelled in 1961 and last verified by the OS in 1985. It is recorded as being 141.37-metres above the Ordnance Datum at Newlyn — New Yard, St Georges Credit: Anthony Rowley

Wombridge is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles northwest of Telford town center, it falls within the borough of Telford and Wrekin. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, featuring rolling hills and farmland.

With a population of around 1,500 residents, Wombridge retains a close-knit community atmosphere. The village is primarily residential, characterized by a mix of detached houses, cottages, and some modern developments. The architecture reflects the area's heritage, with several historic buildings that have been well-preserved.

Wombridge benefits from a range of local amenities, including a primary school, a community center, and a village hall. There is also a local convenience store for daily essentials. For recreational activities, residents can enjoy the nearby Wombridge Canal, which offers pleasant walks and opportunities for boating and fishing.

Transport links in Wombridge are convenient, with regular bus services connecting the village to Telford town center and other nearby areas. The village is also located close to major road networks, including the M54 motorway, providing easy access to other parts of Shropshire and the wider West Midlands region.

Overall, Wombridge provides a peaceful and rural lifestyle, while still benefiting from its proximity to the amenities and employment opportunities of nearby Telford.

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Wombridge Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.70153/-2.456365 or Grid Reference SJ6911. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

New Yard, St Georges

The OS benchmark cut into the former New Yard Engineering Works in St. Georges, Telford. It was levelled in 1961 and last verified by the OS in 1985. It is recorded as being 141.37-metres above the Ordnance Datum at Newlyn

Anthony Rowley

Old Boundary Marker On Lodge Road, St George's

Estate Boundary Marker against the front garden wall of Rose Cottage on the west side of Lodge Road at its junction with School Street in St George's. St. Georges and Priorslee parish. The stone marked the boundary between two plots of land - 315 and 309 - that, in the 19C were leased from Lord Stafford to John Horton and company, which later became the Lilleshall Company. Plot 309 incorporated part of the Pain's Lane racecourse and its grandstand. Milestone Society National ID: SA_STGPRI01em

A Rowley

A peek round the back of the Aldi store

HGV access to the rear of the supermarket and the adjoining home improvements store (Aldi and Wickes respectively) which now occupy the land on Snedshill that was once home to the Lilleshall Company.

Richard Law

Marrion's Hill approaching West Street

Viewed from the junction with Hill Crest Road.

Mark Anderson

Granville Road, Donnington Wood

The entrance to the Muller factory is on the right.

Mark Anderson

Asda petrol station, Wrockwardine Wood Way

Mark Anderson

Pearson Road - Office units in Central Park

The area now occupied by the Central Park business estate was formerly the Snedshill steelworks, part of the Lilleshall Company's operations. By the mid '70s my recollection is that the steelworks had shut, although many of the buildings were still there, and one shed was occupied by 'The Maggot Factory' which used dead farm animals to breed maggots for angling on an industrial scale; it had a very distinctive aroma, but sold maggots by the gallon for pennies if you had the constitution to walk in and just ask.

Richard Law

Open ground south of Holyhead Road, Snedshill

The area now occupied by the Central Park business estate was formerly the Snedshill steelworks, part of the Lilleshall Company's operations, and the older maps show this land occupied by coke ovens, furnaces, chimneys and travelling cranes. All removed during the 1970s as part of the work to develop Telford as a New Town.

Richard Law

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on No71 Wrekin Drive. It marks a point 82.921m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on No1 St Georges Road. It marks a point 95.330m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

The White Horse

Richard Law

New Aldi Supermarket and Wickes DIY stores, Snedshill, Telford

The development at Holyhead Road, Snedshill, Telford is now complete and the stores are open for business. 16 April 2011. Original Lilleshall Co. factory. Link Fire ravaged ruins. Link Cleared site. Link Start of development. Link New buildings. Link

Gordon Cragg

OS benchmark - St George's church tower

A well-preserved OS cutmark just to the right of the main entrance to SJ7010 : St George's Church, St George's; originally levelled at 172.186m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn.

Richard Law

OS benchmark and bolt - Snedshill, St Peter's church

An OS cutmark and bolt from the 1st Primary Levelling of the country between 1840 - 1860; this mark was levelled at 561' 2" above Ordnance Datum Liverpool. It lies on the wall just to the right of the entrance to SJ7010 : St Peter's Church, Priorslee

Richard Law

OS benchmark - St George's, 102 Freeston Avenue

An OS cutmark in the brickwork at the side of 102 Freeston Avenue; originally levelled in 1985 at 170.31m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn.

Richard Law

OS benchmark - Snedshill, no 1 Furnace Lane

An OS cutmark in the brickwork at the side of no 1 Furnace Lane; originally levelled in 1985 at 173.277m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn.

Richard Law

OS benchmark - St George's, 16 The Grove Estate

An OS cutmark at the front of no 16, The Grove; originally levelled in 1985 at 168.506m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn.

Richard Law

OS benchmark - St George's, Mayfield

An OS cutmark in the brickwork of an outbuilding of 'Mayfield House' on London Road; originally levelled in 1985 at 163.061m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn.

Richard Law

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Wombridge is located at Grid Ref: SJ6911 (Lat: 52.70153, Lng: -2.456365)

Unitary Authority: Telford and Wrekin

Police Authority: West Mercia