Frodesley
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Frodesley is a tiny village and civil parish in the English
county of Shropshire
, and is situated partly within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The name probably derives from an Anglo-Saxon chief "Frod" who was the founder,and leah or clearing. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book: one hide paying tax,land for two ploughs, woodland for 30 pigs, valued at eight shillings. Most of Frodesley extends perpendicular to the south-west extension the Roman road Watling Street, running from Wroxeter (Viroconium) to Leintwardine (Bravonium or Branogenium) - Iter XII of the Antonine Itinerary. An important route built in the 1st century AD, the stretch here has been in continuous use.
The parish has an area of about 900 hectares and lies between two hills, one at 145 metres on arable land, the other Lodge Hill rising to 304 metres and forested. The latter consists of Hoar Edge Grit, a tough Ordovician sandstone quarried for the construction of Viroconium
. The forest is also known as Causeway Wood, possibly on account of a Roman track used to convey stone to the main road. There is a conjecture that this causeway corresponds to a bridleway running from the north-east edge of the forest.
On the edge of the hill lies an imposing mansion built in 1591,
Frodesley Lodge. A document from 1848mentions the discovery there of a Roman votive altar dedicated to the goddesses of Britain
and bearing the name L Caractacus. Formerly isolated, the Lodge now lies amongst recent barn conversion
dwellings. Adjacent to the Lodge is the venerable and frail Frodesley oak, more than 700 years old.
Dating from 1809 on much earlier foundations, the church of St Marks is one of the smallest in Shropshire.
In recent years the population has increased to around 100; until July 2006 there was a public house
,
the Swan.
The area is agricultural, predominantly livestock
with some arable.
Nearby villages are Acton Burnell
and Longnor
.
England
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county of Shropshire
Shropshire
Shropshire is a county in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes, the county is a NUTS 3 region and is one of four counties or unitary districts that comprise the "Shropshire and Staffordshire" NUTS 2 region. It borders Wales to the west...
, and is situated partly within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The name probably derives from an Anglo-Saxon chief "Frod" who was the founder,and leah or clearing. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book: one hide paying tax,land for two ploughs, woodland for 30 pigs, valued at eight shillings. Most of Frodesley extends perpendicular to the south-west extension the Roman road Watling Street, running from Wroxeter (Viroconium) to Leintwardine (Bravonium or Branogenium) - Iter XII of the Antonine Itinerary. An important route built in the 1st century AD, the stretch here has been in continuous use.
The parish has an area of about 900 hectares and lies between two hills, one at 145 metres on arable land, the other Lodge Hill rising to 304 metres and forested. The latter consists of Hoar Edge Grit, a tough Ordovician sandstone quarried for the construction of Viroconium
Viroconium
Viroconium Cornoviorum, or simply Viroconium , was a Roman town, one corner of which is now occupied by the small village of Wroxeter in the English county of Shropshire, about east-south-east of Shrewsbury...
. The forest is also known as Causeway Wood, possibly on account of a Roman track used to convey stone to the main road. There is a conjecture that this causeway corresponds to a bridleway running from the north-east edge of the forest.
On the edge of the hill lies an imposing mansion built in 1591,
Frodesley Lodge. A document from 1848mentions the discovery there of a Roman votive altar dedicated to the goddesses of Britain
and bearing the name L Caractacus. Formerly isolated, the Lodge now lies amongst recent barn conversion
Conversion (barn)
The Conversion of Barns involves the conversion of old farming barns to commercial or residential use structures. Many older farm buildings are being converted for holiday use...
dwellings. Adjacent to the Lodge is the venerable and frail Frodesley oak, more than 700 years old.
Dating from 1809 on much earlier foundations, the church of St Marks is one of the smallest in Shropshire.
In recent years the population has increased to around 100; until July 2006 there was a public house
Public house
A public house, informally known as a pub, is a drinking establishment fundamental to the culture of Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. There are approximately 53,500 public houses in the United Kingdom. This number has been declining every year, so that nearly half of the smaller...
,
the Swan.
The area is agricultural, predominantly livestock
with some arable.
Nearby villages are Acton Burnell
Acton Burnell
Acton Burnell is a village and parish in the English county of Shropshire. It lies at 110m above sea level and is near to Park Wood.-Attractions:...
and Longnor
Longnor, Shropshire
Longnor is a village and civil parish in the English county of Shropshire.It is located just off the A49 south of Dorrington and north of Leebotwood...
.