Parish in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.718, -2.356 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 76 13 |
| Dialling code: | 01952 (Telford) |
The civil parish centred on the village of Sheriffhales sits in north Shropshire close to the county boundary with Staffordshire, within easy driving distance of market towns such as Telford and Market Drayton. It’s a predominantly rural landscape of farmland, hedgerows and rolling lanes, with a scattering of hamlets and country houses that make it popular with walkers and equestrians.
Locally there are several listed buildings and a parish church of historic interest, reflecting the area’s long agricultural and estate history and its name’s link to the sheriff; farming and small local businesses are still important to the economy. Community life is focused around the village hall and church, with occasional fetes and events that sustain a traditional village feel while also drawing those seeking a quieter rural lifestyle.
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