Chelmarsh
| Chelmarsh | |
| Shropshire | |
|---|---|
 St Peter's Church, Chelmarsh | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SO720879 |
| Location: | 52°29’18"N, 2°24’50"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 518 (2011) |
| Post town: | Bridgnorth |
| Postcode: | WV16 |
| Dialling code: | 01746 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Shropshire |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Ludlow |
Chelmarsh is a village in Shropshire, four miles south of Bridgnorth on the B4555 road to Highley.
Parish church
The main feature of the village is the parish church, St Peter's. It is an example of the Decorated Gothic style and is built on the site of a Norman church, parts of the original building can still be seen.[1]
About the village
By the village is Astbury Hall, a stately home with 320 acres. In 1889 it was destroyed by a fire but rebuilt in 1891.
Chelmarsh has one pub: 'The Bulls Head' in the main village, and the 'Unicorn' in the hamlet of Hampton, and is also home to Chelmarsh Sports & Social Club and Chelmarsh Parish Hall.[2]
Reservoir
Chelmarsh Reservoir attracts many species of wild birds. The reservoir is home to a sailing club.[3] whose refurbished facilities were opened by the Princess Anne in 2004.
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Chelmarsh) |
References
- ↑ National Heritage List 1188126: Church of St Peter, Chelmarsh (Grade I listing)
- ↑ Chelmarsh Parish Hall
- ↑ Chelmarsh Sailing Club
