English Heritage sites near Minsterley Parish
MITCHELL'S FOLD STONE CIRCLE
5 miles from Minsterley Parish
A Bronze Age stone circle, the focus of many legends, set in dramatic moorland on Stapeley Hill. It once consisted of some 30 stones, 15 of which are still visible.
CANTLOP BRIDGE
9 miles from Minsterley 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.
ACTON BURNELL CASTLE
10 miles from Minsterley 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
11 miles from Minsterley 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.
WROXETER ROMAN CITY
12 miles from Minsterley 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.
HAUGHMOND ABBEY
13 miles from Minsterley 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.
Churches in Minsterley Parish
Holy Trinity, Minsterley
B4499
Minsterley
Shrewsbury
Susan 01743 7910
http://achurchnearyou.com
Holy Trinity Church is open daily between 9.00am and dusk. Please do visit our friendly church.
<span style="font-size: 1rem;">Sunday services take place every Sunday as follows:</span>
First Sunday of month at 10.30am: Holy Communion (Common Worship) with robed choir, followed by refreshments at back of church. There is a craft area at the back of the church for young children.
Second sunday of month at 10.30am: Holy Communion (Common Worship) with robed choir, followed by refreshments at back of church. There is a craft area at the back of the church for young children.
Third Sunday of month at 10.30am: All Age Worship (a shorter (45 minute) service) followed by refreshments
Fourth Sunday of month at 10.30am: Holy Communion (Common Worship) with robed choir, followed by refreshments at back of church. There is a craft area at the back of the church for young children.
Visitors are very welcome at all our services and other activities.
A church cafe takes place in church every Wednesday between 10.00am and noon with wonderful home-made cakes.
On Thursday morning each week from 10.00am to 11.30pm Trinity Tots is held in church, a group for parents and carers of pre-school children. The group does not meet during school holidays.
An Ichthus Bible study group meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays from 2pm till 4pm including time for informal chat and tea/coffee and biscuits. The group meets in various members homes.
<span style="font-size: 1rem;">For information about church services, baptisms, weddings or funerals.</span>
Please contact the following individuals for more information:
Susan - Churchwarden 01743 79108
Sarah - Churchwarden 07971 984925
Barbara Norsworthy - PCC Secretary - [email protected]
Pubs in Minsterley Parish
Bridge Hotel
Closed in 2011 and converted into a private house c.2015
Crown & Sceptre
The Crown has a large room doubling as lounge and bar, together with a separate dining area. Two open fires add a touch of winter comfort. Part of the wall is exposed via a piece of perspex to show some old style wattle/daub structural work...