Ruyton-XI-Towns
Built-up area in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.796, -2.899 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 39 22 |
| Population: | 1,040 |
The village of Ruyton-XI-Towns sits in rural Shropshire, a few miles from Oswestry and close to the Welsh border. It occupies a small valley on the course of the River Perry and is noted for its unusual name - pronounced "Rooton Eleven Towns" - which reflects an ancient grouping of eleven townships historically attached to the parish.
Ruyton-XI-Towns has clear medieval roots, with earthwork remains of a motte-and-bailey (often referred to as Ruyton Castle) and a historic parish church, and many older houses are listed. The local economy remains largely agricultural, with residents commuting to Oswestry and Shrewsbury, and the village maintains a strong community feel through local clubs, a pub and events that draw walkers and visitors to the surrounding Shropshire countryside.
Postcode districts covering Ruyton-XI-Towns
Most populated places nearby
- Telford 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Shrewsbury 8 miles12.9 km
- Wrexham 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Rhosllannerchrugog 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Wellington 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Oswestry 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Oswestry Rural 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Brymbo 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Nantwich 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Newport 22 miles35.4 km
- Market Drayton 18.6 miles29.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Ruyton and Baschurch Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Baschurch Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Great Ness Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Little Ness Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Wilcott Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Walford Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Knockin Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Rednal Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- West Felton Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Petton Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Montford Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Hordley Parish 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Ruyton-XI-Towns
SY4 1LT, SY4 1HX, SY4 1LZ, SY4 1LD, SY4 1NH, SY4 1HT, SY4 1LP, SY4 1LQ, SY4 1LX … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 37.2 miles59.8 km
- Manchester Airport 46.4 miles74.7 km
- Yorton Railway Station 6.9 miles11 km
- Llynclys South Railway Station 6.9 miles11.2 km
Hotels near Ruyton-XI-Towns Ad
- Rowton Castle Hotel 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Wynnstay Hotel, Oswestry, Shropshire 4 7.8 miles12.6 km
- The Old Rectory 3 8.1 miles13.1 km
- The Corbet Arms 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Abbots Mead Hotel 2 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Lion and Pheasant Hotel 4 8.7 miles14 km
- Ellesmere Hotel 7.7 miles12.4 km
- St Nicholas Boutique Hotel 3 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Albright Hussey Manor 4 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa 4 6.8 miles11 km
Schools in Ruyton-XI-Towns
- Packwood Haugh School Independent - all ages
- St John the Baptist C of E Primary School and Nursery Primary
Local points of interest
- Aston Hall Estate 4.9 miles8 km
- Osbaston Wood Forest 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Whattal Castle Historic site 5.6 miles9 km
- Park Hall Stadium 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Sundorne Castle Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Greenhous Meadow Stadium 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Bomere Wood Forest 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Strata Marcella Abbey Historic site 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Attingham Estate 12.4 miles20 km
- Viroconium Archaeological site 13.6 miles22 km
- Bangor Racecourse Recreation 13.9 miles22.3 km
- NEWI Cefn Druids Stadium 14 miles22.5 km