Oakengates

Civil Parish in Shropshire

England

Oakengates

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

Oakengates is a civil parish located in the borough of Telford and Wrekin, in the county of Shropshire, England. Situated approximately 2 miles east of Telford town center, Oakengates is a bustling urban area with a rich history and a vibrant community.

The town is known for its industrial heritage, particularly in the iron and coal industries. In the 19th century, Oakengates was a major center for iron production and coal mining, contributing significantly to the growth and development of the region. Today, remnants of this industrial past can still be seen in the form of historic buildings and structures.

Oakengates offers a range of amenities and services to its residents and visitors. The town center is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, including a popular theater. The Oakengates Theatre is a cultural hub, hosting a diverse range of performances, including plays, musicals, and comedy shows.

The community in Oakengates is active and vibrant, with numerous local clubs and organizations catering to a range of interests and hobbies. The town also hosts regular events and festivals, such as the Oakengates Carnival, which brings the community together in celebration.

Surrounded by picturesque countryside, Oakengates also provides easy access to outdoor recreational activities. The nearby Telford Town Park offers beautiful green spaces, walking trails, and a lake, providing a peaceful escape from the urban environment.

Overall, Oakengates is a lively and diverse town with a rich history, offering a range of amenities, cultural activities, and natural beauty for residents and visitors to enjoy.

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Oakengates Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.696196/-2.454623 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

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

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, Limekiln Bank

A fading OS cutmark in a sandstone wall on Limekiln Bank; originally levelled at 181.284m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn.

Richard Law

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