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Chetwynd

Parish in Telford and Wrekin, England

Coordinates:52.796, -2.425
OS grid ref:SJ 71 22
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Chetwynd is a small, largely rural parish in Telford and Wrekin in north‑eastern Shropshire, characterised by rolling farmland, hedgerows and pockets of woodland. The parish includes a traditional country estate, Chetwynd Park, and a scattering of hamlets and farmsteads rather than a single large settlement, which gives the area a quiet, bucolic feel popular with walkers and wildlife enthusiasts.

The place has clear historic roots with a parish church and several listed buildings reflecting its long agricultural past, while the local economy remains centred on farming with many residents commuting to nearby towns. Community life tends to revolve around the church and village hall, and there is a modest emphasis on conservation and rural events that maintain a close‑knit social atmosphere.

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Transport links

  • Birmingham International Airport 37 miles59.5 km
  • Manchester Airport 39 miles62.8 km
  • Oakengates Railway Station 7.2 miles11.6 km
  • Wellington Railway Station 7.6 miles12.2 km

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Local points of interest

  • New Bucks Head Stadium 7.5 miles12.1 km
  • Blore Heath Historic site 7.9 miles12.7 km
  • Madeley Court Estate 11.3 miles18.2 km
  • Springfield House Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
  • Sundorne Castle Estate 12.3 miles19.8 km
  • Viroconium Archaeological site 12.7 miles20.5 km
  • Attingham Estate 12.8 miles20.5 km
  • Acton Hill Estate 14.3 miles23 km
  • Patshull Hall Estate 14.8 miles23.8 km
  • Doddington Hall Estate 15.2 miles24.5 km
  • Greenhous Meadow Stadium 15.5 miles24.9 km
  • Combermere Abbey Archaeological site 15.7 miles25.3 km