Parish in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.835, -3.068 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 28 26 |
| Population: | 18,743 |
| Dialling code: | 01691 (Oswestry) |
Oswestry Rural sits on the edge of Oswestry in north‑west Shropshire, in England, close to the border with Wales. The parish is largely agricultural, made up of rolling fields, hedgerows and small woodlands with a network of lanes linking scattered villages and hamlets, making it popular for country walks and outdoor pursuits.
The area has a strong sense of history - the dramatic Iron Age earthworks of Old Oswestry lie nearby - and a cultural mix shaped by its borderland location. The local economy centres on farming, small rural businesses, equestrian activities and rural tourism, while village halls, agricultural shows and conservation groups provide much of the social life and community cohesion.
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