History of Shropshire - Wikipedia
WEBThe early political history of Shropshire is largely concerned with the constant incursions and depredations of the Welsh from across the border. Various statutory measures to keep the Welsh in check were enforced in the 14th and 15th centuries.
Shropshire | England, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Shropshire, geographic and historic county and unitary authority of western England bordering on Wales. Historically, the area has been known as Shropshire as well as by its older, Norman-derived name of Salop.
Shropshire - Wikipedia
WEBPrehistory and antiquity. [] Evidence of Neolithic occupation of a religious form dating back before 2,000 BC, was discovered in 2017 in the grounds of a church, the medieval …
Shropshire Archaeology & History – archaeology and history of shropshire
WEBShropshire, on the border between upland Wales and lowland England, has had a complex and turbulent history. This fascinating past is reflected in a wealth of archaeological sites of all types and periods and in a rich collection of archives.
A History of the County of Shropshire | British History Online
WEB3 days ago · A History of the County of Shropshire: Volume 10, Munslow Hundred (Part), the Liberty and Borough of Wenlock Covering the central part of southern Shropshire, including Wenlock, Upper Corve Dale and the Stretton Hills.
History of Shrewsbury - Wikipedia
WEBShrewsbury was probably founded as a town in the 8th century by the Saxon rulers of Mercia, who needed a fortified burh to control the Severn river-crossing on the road between the burhs of Hereford and Chester.
Welcome to Discovering Shropshire's History
WEBWelcome to Discovering Shropshire's History. Historic England have now published their long awaited book on the Flax Mill, with the title “Ditherington Mill and the Industrial Revolution”
Shropshire Archives
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10 of the Best Historic Sites in Shropshire
WEBMay 19, 2022 · Here are 10 of the best historic sites to visit in Shropshire, from medieval battlefields to historic Victorian railways. 1. Ironbridge Gorge. Ironbridge takes its name from the structure that spans the River Severn, the first of its kind in the world.
Shropshire summary - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBShropshire , Unitary authority (pop., 2001: 283,240), geographic and historic county, western England. It is divided by the River Severn; its county seat is Shrewsbury. Remnants left by Neolithic, Bronze Age, and early Iron Age inhabitants have been found in the region.