Edgton
Parish in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.468, -2.904 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 38 86 |
| Dialling code: | 01588 (Bishops Castle) |
Edgton is a tiny, scattered rural community in south Shropshire, England, made up of a handful of farms and cottages set among rolling fields and hedgerows. The character is typically Shropshire: narrow lanes, stone buildings and a small historic parish church that reflect a long agricultural past and a number of listed structures.
The local economy remains centred on mixed farming and small rural enterprises, and the area appeals to walkers and anyone after a quiet country life rather than mass tourism. Community life is modest and dispersed, with social ties often linked to neighbouring villages and nearby market towns, which helps keep the parish’s well‑preserved, tranquil character.
Postcode districts covering Edgton
Most populated places nearby
- Telford 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Shrewsbury 18 miles29 km
- Wellington 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Bridgnorth 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Newtown 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Leominster 18 miles28.9 km
- Ludlow 10.5 miles16.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Hopesay Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Lydbury North Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Church Stretton and Craven Arms Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Sibdon Carwood Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Wistanstow Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Myndtown Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Craven Arms Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Clunbury Parish 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Norbury Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Bishop's Castle Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Acton Scott Parish 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Lydham Parish 4.5 miles7.3 km
Example postcodes in Edgton
SY7 8AB, SY7 8HN, SY7 8HP, SY7 8AD, SY7 8HW
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 48.7 miles78.3 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 59.8 miles96.2 km
- Broome Railway Station 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Craven Arms 3.3 miles5.3 km
Hotels near Edgton Ad
- The Lion 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The Clive Arms 5 8.1 miles13.1 km
- The Bucks Head Hotel 3 6.3 miles10.1 km
Local points of interest
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Clun Forest Forest 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Clee Hills Hill 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Kerry Hill Hill 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Bomere Wood Forest 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Easton Court Estate 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Welshpool Stadium 16.4 miles26.5 km
- Greenhous Meadow Stadium 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Powis Castle Estate 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Strata Marcella Abbey Historic site 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Viroconium Archaeological site 17.6 miles28.4 km