English Heritage sites near Cound Parish
ACTON BURNELL CASTLE
2 miles from Cound Parish
Twice the home of parliaments, this red sandstone shell of a semi-fortified tower house was built between 1284-93 by Bishop Burnell, Edward I's Lord Chancellor.
LANGLEY CHAPEL
2 miles from Cound Parish
A small chapel tranquilly set all alone in charming countryside. Its atmospheric interior contains a perfect set of 17th-century timber furnishings, including a musicians' pew.
CANTLOP BRIDGE
3 miles from Cound Parish
Built in 1813, this innovative, single-span, cast-iron road bridge over the Cound Brook was possibly designed and certainly approved by the great engineer Thomas Telford.
WROXETER ROMAN CITY
3 miles from Cound Parish
Wroxeter (or 'Viroconium' ) was the fourth largest city in Roman Britain. It began as a legionary fortress and later developed into a thriving civilian city.
WENLOCK PRIORY
5 miles from Cound Parish
Tranquil ruins in lovely setting. Re-founded by the Normans as a priory. Unusual washing fountain with 12th century carvings, extravagantly decorated chapter house, topiary-filled cloister garden.
BUILDWAS ABBEY
5 miles from Cound Parish
The impressive ruins of this Cistercian abbey have an idyllic setting near the River Severn. Unaltered 12th century church and beautiful vaulted chapter house with tiled floor.
Churches in Cound Parish
Cound: St Peter
Welcome to St. Peter's Cound. This year we are Celebrating 800 Years of Ministry at our Church
Although probably dating from much earlier, 1216 is the date of our first recorded rector, on a list near the font, and the church has been in continuous use ever since. 2016 will feature a series of events, raising awareness of this beautiful church in the lovely Shropshire countryside. The programme is designed to interest all age groups, and will include displays, music, history and exhibitions.
We have created a Timeline Board tracing the history of the church throughout the centuries and throughout the year there are various events.
Our church is open during daylight hours, and opposite a wonderful locally well known snowdrop walk along Cound Brook, and on two weekends in February we welcome anyone who wants to visit St. Peter's particularly if they have done the walk, with refreshments on sale in the Guildhall next door. In late spring we have a lovely Bluebell Walk at a different location near the church.
The autumn 800th anniversary events will include a wedding and baptism display on 10th and 11th September, with a special Family Service on the 11th at 11am celebrating all those happy occasions at the church down through the years.
Pubs in Cound Parish
Riverside Inn
Cound, SY5 6AF
(01743) 296613
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