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 miles
- Shrewsbury 8 miles
- Wrexham 18.1 miles
- Rhosllannerchrugog 16.2 miles
- Wellington 17.2 miles
- Oswestry 7.6 miles
- Oswestry Rural 7.5 miles
- Brymbo 20.7 miles
- Nantwich 24.5 miles
- Newport 22 miles
- Market Drayton 18.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ruyton and Baschurch Ward 1.8 miles
- Baschurch Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Great Ness Parish 2.1 miles
- Little Ness Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Wilcott Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Walford Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Knockin Parish 3.4 miles
- Rednal Built-up area 3.4 miles
- West Felton Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Petton Parish 3.7 miles
- Montford Parish 3.7 miles
- Hordley Parish 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in Ruyton-XI-Towns
SY4 1LT, SY4 1NG, SY4 1LJ, SY4 1LX, SY4 1LP, SY4 1LU, SY4 1HT, SY4 1LG, SY4 1LB … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 37.2 miles
- Manchester Airport 46.4 miles
- Yorton Railway Station 6.9 miles
- Llynclys South Railway Station 6.9 miles
Hotels near Ruyton-XI-Towns Ad
- Old Rectory Hotel 3 8.1 miles
- Burlton Inn 4 6.2 miles
- Sweeney Hall Hotel 3 6.8 miles
- Rowton Castle 6.1 miles
- Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals 4 6.8 miles
- The Wynnstay Hotel, Oswestry 4 7.9 miles
- The Old Post Office 8.7 miles
- The Bull Inn 4 8.6 miles
- The Sun Inn 3 8.2 miles
- The Alb 3 8.5 miles
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 miles
- Osbaston Wood Forest 5.3 miles
- Whattal Castle Historic site 5.6 miles
- Park Hall Stadium 7.7 miles
- Sundorne Castle Estate 9.4 miles
- Greenhous Meadow Stadium 9.7 miles
- Bomere Wood Forest 11.1 miles
- Strata Marcella Abbey Historic site 11.6 miles
- Attingham Estate 12.4 miles
- Viroconium Archaeological site 13.6 miles
- Bangor Racecourse Recreation 13.9 miles
- NEWI Cefn Druids Stadium 14 miles