English Heritage sites near Chetton Parish

Wenlock Priory

WENLOCK PRIORY

7 miles from Chetton Parish

Tranquil ruins in lovely setting. Re-founded by the Normans as a priory. Unusual washing fountain with 12th century carvings, extravagantly decorated chapter house, topiary-filled cloister garden.

Iron Bridge

IRON BRIDGE

9 miles from Chetton Parish

The world’s first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn here in 1779 by Abraham Darby III. Costing over £6000, the bridge was cast in his Coalbrookdale foundry, using 378 tons of iron.

Buildwas Abbey

BUILDWAS ABBEY

9 miles from Chetton 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.

Langley Chapel

LANGLEY CHAPEL

11 miles from Chetton 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.

Acton Burnell Castle

ACTON BURNELL CASTLE

12 miles from Chetton 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.

Wroxeter Roman City

WROXETER ROMAN CITY

14 miles from Chetton 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.


Churches in Chetton Parish

Chetton Church

Chetton Bridgnorth
01746 789443

A Warm Welcome to St Giles Church, Chetton

St Giles Church, Chetton sits in the middle of this small village.

Home to a growing congregation visitors can always expect a warm welcome.

We are very lucky to have an active team of bellringers who ring for most Sunday services.

The Church has some very attractive stained glass windows.

People

Sheila Millington
Church Warden
01746 789443

June Preece
Church Warden
01746 789211

Mike Teague
Lay Ministry Development Group


Pubs in Chetton Parish

Down Inn

Ludlow Road, Chetton, WV16 6UA
(01746) 789539
thedowninn.co.uk

The Down Inn is a traditional coaching Inn dating back to 1879, set in the Shropshire hills on the B4364 3 miles from historic Bridgnorth. Three cask ales sourced from local breweries are always available. The Inn is renowned for its excell...
Old Inn

Chetton, WV16 6UF

Photo was taken in 1989 (photo used with the permission of Stuart Brasier - Wolverhampton CAMRA)