Church Stoke, Old

Settlement in Montgomeryshire

Wales

Church Stoke, Old

Montgomery Waters A shirt sponsor for Hereford _ FC and even more involved in Shrewsbury Town. Dominates Church Stoke when seen from the hills.
Montgomery Waters Credit: Richard Webb

Church Stoke is a small village located in Montgomeryshire, Wales. It is situated in the historic county of Old Montgomeryshire and is known for its picturesque surroundings and quaint charm. The village is home to a 12th-century church, which gives it its name, and is a popular destination for visitors looking to explore the rich history of the area.

Church Stoke features a mix of traditional Welsh architecture and modern amenities, including a local pub, shops, and a village hall. The community is close-knit and welcoming, with residents often participating in local events and activities.

Surrounded by rolling hills and lush green countryside, Church Stoke is an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is also a great starting point for exploring the wider Montgomeryshire region, with its many historic sites and natural attractions.

Overall, Church Stoke offers a charming glimpse into the traditional Welsh way of life, making it a must-visit destination for those looking to experience the beauty and tranquility of rural Wales.

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Montgomery Waters A shirt sponsor for Hereford _ FC and even more involved in Shrewsbury Town. Dominates Church Stoke when seen from the hills.
Montgomery Waters
A shirt sponsor for Hereford _ FC and even more involved in Shrewsbury Town. Dominates Church Stoke when seen from the hills.
Roundton Hill Ablaze with gorse, the crag of Roundton, one of the last Welsh outcrops before the English border, is now a very lovely Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
Roundton Hill
Ablaze with gorse, the crag of Roundton, one of the last Welsh outcrops before the English border, is now a very lovely Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
Todleth Hill from Roundton Todleth and Roundton are two of the cluster of crags around Corndon, the final flourish of Wales at the end of its peninsula thrust into Shropshire. At this time of year, the slopes are all gorse, the woodlands below all new leaf and bluebells.
Todleth Hill from Roundton
Todleth and Roundton are two of the cluster of crags around Corndon, the final flourish of Wales at the end of its peninsula thrust into Shropshire. At this time of year, the slopes are all gorse, the woodlands below all new leaf and bluebells.
Churchstoke church St Nicholas church in Churchstoke.
Churchstoke church
St Nicholas church in Churchstoke.
The Court House Hotel The Court House Hotel in Churchstoke,
The Court House Hotel
The Court House Hotel in Churchstoke,
Churchstoke war memorial Churchstoke war memorial stands in the churchyard of St Nicholas church.
Churchstoke war memorial
Churchstoke war memorial stands in the churchyard of St Nicholas church.
Churchstoke entrance sign
Churchstoke entrance sign
A489 passing Simon's Castle entrance The farm and entrance are on the right. Looking eastwards
A489 passing Simon's Castle entrance
The farm and entrance are on the right. Looking eastwards
Roundton Roundton is a hill rising to just 370m; it's a National Nature Reserve in the care of Montgomery Wildlife Trust. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.montwt.co.uk/hill.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.montwt.co.uk/hill.html">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>  There's an Iron Age Fort too, at the summit.
Roundton
Roundton is a hill rising to just 370m; it's a National Nature Reserve in the care of Montgomery Wildlife Trust. LinkExternal link There's an Iron Age Fort too, at the summit.
The Lack near Churchstoke Timber framed black and white farm house. Stunning.
The Lack near Churchstoke
Timber framed black and white farm house. Stunning.
The Lack, Churchstoke, Powys A modest farm except that the house is a stunning building. That it doesn't get more attention is amazing.
The Lack, Churchstoke, Powys
A modest farm except that the house is a stunning building. That it doesn't get more attention is amazing.
Chapel on the edge of Churchstoke Smart well designed chapel at the roadside.
Chapel on the edge of Churchstoke
Smart well designed chapel at the roadside.
Montgomeryshire Natural Spring Water plant, Churchstoke A large water bottling plant on the edge of town.
Montgomeryshire Natural Spring Water plant, Churchstoke
A large water bottling plant on the edge of town.
The Golden Fish, Churchstoke A Chinese takeaway.
The Golden Fish, Churchstoke
A Chinese takeaway.
Fir Court House, Churchstoke An old black and white house, now surrounded by a modern housing estate.
Fir Court House, Churchstoke
An old black and white house, now surrounded by a modern housing estate.
On their way to Roundton Hill
On their way to Roundton Hill
St Nicholas Church Churchstoke
St Nicholas Church Churchstoke
The Court House Hotel Churchstoke Although next to the church they are in differecnt grid squares
The Court House Hotel Churchstoke
Although next to the church they are in differecnt grid squares
Show me another place!

Church Stoke, Old is located at Grid Ref: SO2894 (Lat: 52.539078, Lng: -3.0630043)

Unitary Authority: Powys

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

Also known as: Old Church Stoke

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