English Heritage sites near Berrington Parish
CANTLOP BRIDGE
1 miles from Berrington Parish
Built in 1813, this innovative, single-span, cast-iron road bridge over the Cound Brook was possibly designed and certainly approved by the great engineer Thomas Telford.
WROXETER ROMAN CITY
2 miles from Berrington Parish
Wroxeter (or 'Viroconium' ) was the fourth largest city in Roman Britain. It began as a legionary fortress and later developed into a thriving civilian city.
ACTON BURNELL CASTLE
3 miles from Berrington Parish
Twice the home of parliaments, this red sandstone shell of a semi-fortified tower house was built between 1284-93 by Bishop Burnell, Edward I's Lord Chancellor.
LANGLEY CHAPEL
5 miles from Berrington Parish
A small chapel tranquilly set all alone in charming countryside. Its atmospheric interior contains a perfect set of 17th-century timber furnishings, including a musicians' pew.
HAUGHMOND ABBEY
5 miles from Berrington Parish
Extensive remains of Augustinian abbey, including abbots' quarters, refectory & cloister. Chapter house frontage with 12th & 14th century carving & statuary, timber roof c.1500. Displays, picnic area.
BUILDWAS ABBEY
7 miles from Berrington Parish
The impressive ruins of this Cistercian abbey have an idyllic setting near the River Severn. Unaltered 12th century church and beautiful vaulted chapter house with tiled floor.
Churches in Berrington Parish
Berrington: All Saints
off A458 at Cross Houses
Berrington
Shrewsbury
01952 728045
http://www.wenlockchurches.co.uk
A church is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The font is thought to be Norman. The nave, in Early English style, was built in 13th century. In an alcove in the 14th century side aisle, lies Berrington's Knight, a carved wooden sculpture. The tower, restored in 1990s, dates from 15th century.
Betton Strange: St Margaret
Pubs in Berrington Parish
Bell
A two roomed village local which was leased to Darwin Inns for a short time, but reverted to Admiral Taverns ownership in July 2013. The public bar was decorated and is now a comfortable place, especially since it has a real fire for winte...