Heritage sites in SHERIFFHALES PARISH

English Heritage sites near Sheriffhales Parish

LILLESHALL ABBEY

2 miles from Sheriffhales Parish

Extensive ruins of an Augustinian abbey, later a Civil War stronghold, in a deeply rural setting.

WHITE LADIES PRIORY

6 miles from Sheriffhales Parish

Ruins of the late 12th century church of a small nunnery of 'white ladies' or Augustinian Canonesses. Charles II hid nearby in 1651, before moving to Boscobel House.

BOSCOBEL HOUSE AND THE ROYAL OAK

6 miles from Sheriffhales Parish

Enjoy a day out at Boscobel House and its famous The Royal Oak as you discover one of the most dramatic escape stories in English History. Visitors can explore the restored oak pasture and orchard, get hands-on with history in the house, meet the farmyard animals and have fun in the play area.

IRON BRIDGE

9 miles from Sheriffhales 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

10 miles from Sheriffhales 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.

WENLOCK PRIORY

12 miles from Sheriffhales 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.

Churches in Sheriffhales Parish

St Mary's, Sheriffhales

Church Lane Sheriffhales Shifnal
01952 291532

Welcome. This church is here for everyone.

This is the only church building in the vicinity and we recognize our responsibility to the whole community whether resident or staying in the area as a visitor. We therefore welcome Christians of all traditions and any others who wish to worship with us.

You are welcome to join with us in the life of the Church in this area as fully as you feel able.

Please note that we are also a collection point for the Telford Food Bank - if you have a donation the church is open on a Sunday morning from about 8:30 till 11:15 am [donations can also be left at the Community Cafe in the Village hall on a Friday afternoon - after school].