Monkhopton
Parish in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.535, -2.574 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 61 93 |
| Dialling code: | 01746 (Bridgnorth) |
Monkhopton is a small, quiet parish in Shropshire, England, set in rolling farmland and hedged fields typical of the county’s rural areas. The settlement is characterised by stone farmhouses, narrow country lanes and open views across pasture and woodland, which make it a pleasant spot for walkers and those seeking a low-key slice of the Shropshire countryside.
The name hints at medieval monastic connections and the locality retains a handful of historic buildings and long-established field patterns that reflect centuries of farming. Today the economy is largely agricultural, with a close-knit community centred on the village church and occasional local events; many residents commute to nearby market towns while the lanes and landscape continue to attract visitors looking for tranquillity.
Postcode districts covering Monkhopton
Most populated places nearby
- Wolverhampton 19.2 miles
- Dudley 20.4 miles
- Telford 10.4 miles
- Shrewsbury 14.7 miles
- Kidderminster 17.2 miles
- Stourbridge 19.2 miles
- Halesowen 22.4 miles
- Tipton 21.9 miles
- Bloxwich 24.8 miles
- Brierley Hill 19.5 miles
- Willenhall 22.6 miles
- Wednesbury 23.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Stanton Long Parish 2.1 miles
- Upton Cressett Parish 2.4 miles
- Acton Round Parish 2.5 miles
- Ditton Priors Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Aston Eyre Parish 2.6 miles
- Shipton Parish 3.3 miles
- Easthope Parish 3.3 miles
- Morville Parish 3.7 miles
- Neenton Parish 3.9 miles
- Cleobury North Parish 3.9 miles
- Brown Clee Ward 4 miles
- Hughley Parish 4.1 miles
Example postcodes in Monkhopton
WV16 6SA, WV16 6SE, TF13 6QS, WV16 6XF, WV16 6UU, WV16 6TG, WV16 6SD, WV16 6XE, TF13 6QU … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 35.2 miles
- East Midlands Airport 56.1 miles
- Bridgnorth Railway Station 6.4 miles
- Hampton Loade Railway Station 9.3 miles
Hotels near Monkhopton Ad
- Ye Olde Punchbowl Country Inn & Gardens 4 5.6 miles
- The Huntsman of Little Wenlock 4 8.9 miles
- Riverside Shrewsbury by Greene King Inns 4 7.9 miles
- The Lion 4 6.6 miles
- The Falcon Hotel & Restaurant 6.8 miles
- Parlors Hall Hotel 6.7 miles
- The Woodberry 5 6 miles
- Best Western Valley Hotel 3 7.4 miles
- The Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 8.1 miles
- The Old Vicarage 3 9.1 miles
Local points of interest
- Madeley Court Estate 8.6 miles
- Davenport House Estate 8.8 miles
- Clee Hills Hill 9.1 miles
- Viroconium Archaeological site 9.8 miles
- Attingham Estate 11 miles
- Bomere Wood Forest 11.5 miles
- New Bucks Head Stadium 11.6 miles
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 12.2 miles
- Greenhous Meadow Stadium 12.9 miles
- Patshull Hall Estate 13 miles
- Wyre Forest Forest 14.1 miles
- Sundorne Castle Estate 14.7 miles