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 miles30.9 km
- Dudley 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Telford 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Shrewsbury 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Kidderminster 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Stourbridge 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Halesowen 22.4 miles36 km
- Tipton 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Bloxwich 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Brierley Hill 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Willenhall 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Wednesbury 23.6 miles38 km
Neighbouring places
- Stanton Long Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Upton Cressett Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Acton Round Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Ditton Priors Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Aston Eyre Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Shipton Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Easthope Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Morville Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Neenton Parish 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Cleobury North Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Brown Clee Ward 4 miles6.4 km
- Hughley Parish 4.1 miles6.6 km
Example postcodes in Monkhopton
TF13 6QT, WV16 6XF, TF13 6QS, WV16 6SB, WV16 6XE, WV16 6SD, WV16 6SE, WV16 6UU, WV16 6TG … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 35.2 miles56.6 km
- East Midlands Airport 56.1 miles90.2 km
- Bridgnorth Railway Station 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Hampton Loade Railway Station 9.3 miles15 km
Hotels near Monkhopton Ad
- The Huntsman of Little Wenlock 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Ye Olde Punchbowl Country Inn & Gardens 4 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Riverside Shrewsbury by Greene King Inns 4 7.9 miles12.8 km
- The Lion 4 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The Woodberry 5 6 miles9.7 km
- The Falcon Hotel & Restaurant 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Parlors Hall Hotel 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Best Western Valley Hotel 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Old Vicarage 3 9.1 miles14.7 km
- The Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 8.1 miles13 km
Local points of interest
- Madeley Court Estate 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Davenport House Estate 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Clee Hills Hill 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Viroconium Archaeological site 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Attingham Estate 11 miles17.6 km
- Bomere Wood Forest 11.5 miles18.5 km
- New Bucks Head Stadium 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Greenhous Meadow Stadium 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Patshull Hall Estate 13 miles20.9 km
- Wyre Forest Forest 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Sundorne Castle Estate 14.7 miles23.6 km