Built-up area in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.684, -2.823 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 44 09 |
| Dialling code: | 01743 (Shrewsbury) |
Hanwood is a small village in Shropshire, England, lying a few miles to the west of Shrewsbury. It sits in a gently rolling rural landscape of farmland and hedgerows, with a mix of older cottages and more recent housing that reflects its long agricultural roots and modest local trades.
These days Hanwood functions as both a close-knit village community and a commuter settlement for nearby Shrewsbury, with village groups, occasional local events and the familiar social anchors of a pub and hall. Its quiet character and easy access to a larger market town give it the feel of a traditional Shropshire village that still looks after its local life while being linked to wider services and culture.