Parish in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.557, -2.644 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 56 95 |
| Dialling code: | 01694 (Church Stretton) |
Easthope is a small rural civil parish in Shropshire, England, made up of rolling farmland, small woods and a scattering of farms and cottages rather than a single large village. Its quiet, low‑density landscape is typical of the county and appeals to walkers and people seeking countryside near larger market towns for services.
Historically agricultural, the parish contains a number of older houses and farmsteads that reflect its long rural past, and community life tends to centre on local events and parish institutions rather than commercial centres. The local economy remains largely farming supplemented by small rural businesses and some commuter households, while the area’s vernacular architecture and peaceful lanes are part of its attraction for visitors and residents alike.