English Heritage sites near Rodington Parish

Haughmond Abbey

HAUGHMOND ABBEY

4 miles from Rodington Parish

Extensive remains of Augustinian abbey, including abbots' quarters, refectory & cloister. Chapter house frontage with 12th & 14th century carving & statuary, timber roof c.1500. Displays, picnic area.

Wroxeter Roman City

WROXETER ROMAN CITY

4 miles from Rodington 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.

Moreton Corbet Castle

MORETON CORBET CASTLE

6 miles from Rodington Parish

The ruins of the medieval castle and Tudor manor house of the Corbets are dominated by the theatrical shell of an ambitious Elizabethan mansion wing in Italianate style.

Cantlop Bridge

CANTLOP BRIDGE

7 miles from Rodington 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.

Buildwas Abbey

BUILDWAS ABBEY

7 miles from Rodington 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.

Iron Bridge

IRON BRIDGE

9 miles from Rodington Parish

The world’s first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn here in 1779 by Abraham Darby III. Costing over £6000, the bridge was cast in his Coalbrookdale foundry, using 378 tons of iron.


Churches in Rodington Parish

Longdon on Tern S.Bartholomew

St Bartholomew's Church behind the Village Hall Longdon-upon-Tern Telford
01952 771518
http://haughmondandwrekin.org.uk

St Bartholomew’s Church is an 18th century stone and brick building which shares a site with the village hall. The hall has recently been refurbished to a high standard. The church seats 60 in fixed pews and there is a west end gallery.

We offer a lively pattern of modern and traditional services and we welcome visitors. Visitors of all denominations are welcome to receive and share fully in communion.


Pubs in Rodington Parish

Bull

Pelham Street, Rodington, SY4 4QS
(01743) 562590
thebullrodington.com/

Comfortable and well-furnished split level pub. The front bar has its own access and the restaurant, at the rear, is accessed from the car park. The restaurant which, was a former barn, has its own small drinking area. Meals are also served...
Tayleur Arms

On B5063, Longdon on Tern, TF6 6LJ
(01952) 770335
thetayleurarms.co.uk

Smartly furnished, food orientated village pub with rooms which has a small drinking area by an open fire and at the bar. Large L-shaped room with central bar serving up to 3 real ales. Serves quality food therefore booking is advisable. La...