Cheswell, Shropshire
Cheswell is a hamlet in Shropshire, England on the edge of the Weald Moors.
| Cheswell | |
|---|---|
 Cheswell Manor | |
 View towards Cheswell Hill from the main settlement | |
  Cheswell Location within Shropshire | |
| OS grid reference | SJ717170 |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NEWPORT |
| Postcode district | TF10 |
| Dialling code | 01952 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Shropshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
The settlement is overlooked by a rocky, sandstone edge called Cheswell Hill, which gives the place its name. The old name - Chrestill - is thought to mean 'Christ's Hill' or 'the hill with a cross'.
There a number of substantial brick buildings, including the Manor, Grange and Lodge, surrounded by damp, reclaimed farmland.
See also
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Cheswell.
- Raven, Michael, 'A Guide to Shropshire', Michael Raven, 2005, 0906114349.
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