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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Rushbury

  

Rushbury Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Rushbury

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Rushbury history

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Origins

The name Rushbury is thought to derive from Rush Manor, but other evidence suggests that it could originate from the Old English word ‘risc’, meaning ‘a place where rushes grow’, and Old English ‘burh’, meaning a ‘fortified place’ Human activity has been present since Neolithic times and there was once an Iron Age hill fort.

Population

According to the 2001 census the population of Rushbury was 603. The population reached a peak of 507 in 1831, after which it decreased slightly to 495 before increasing again in 1921.

Economic history

Rushbury had the most arable land compared to the surrounding manors. In 1086 it had two ploughteams in demesne, while 1 villanus, 2 bordars, and 3 radmen worked five more. Rushbury also had enough woodland to fatten 40 swine and about 1250, one pig in ten was given to the lord of Lutwyche.

Rushbury geography / climate

Rushbury is located in the Shropshire Hills an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (ANOB) and sits in a valley, known as Ape Dale, with Wenlock Edge to the southeast. The nearest major settlement is Church Stretton at 5 km (5 miles) and is about 26 km (16 miles) from the county town of Shrewsbury.

You can visit Rushbury places with Walkfo Rushbury to hear history at Rushbury’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Rushbury has 12 places to visit in our interactive Rushbury map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Rushbury, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Rushbury places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Rushbury & the surrounding areas.

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12 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Rushbury tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Rushbury

  

Best Rushbury places to visit

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Rushbury has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Rushbury’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Rushbury’s information audio spots:

Shropshire Hills The Shropshire Hills lie south of the county town of Shrewsbury between the Welsh border and Much Wenlock, extending as far south as Ludlow. They are bounded to the north, to the east, and to the southeast by Knighton and the Teme Valley.

St Edith’s Church, Eaton-under-Heywood St Edith’s Church is in the village of Eaton-under-Heywood, Shropshire, England. It stands on the lower slopes of Wenlock Edge. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

Millichope Park Millichope Park is a 19th-century country house in Munslow, Shropshire. The house was built in the Greek Revival style between 1835 and 1840 by architect Edward Haycock of Shrewsbury for Revd. Norgrave Pemberton, Rector of Church Stretton. A memorial temple within the grounds is also Grade II* listed.

Wilderhope Manor Wilderhope Manor is a 16th-century manor house in the care of the National Trust. It is located on Wenlock Edge 7 miles (11 km) south west of Much Wenlock in Shropshire. The manor is a Grade I listed building and used as a youth hostel.

St James’ Church, Cardington St James’ Church stands in an elevated position in the village of Cardington, Shropshire. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Condover, the archdeaconry of Ludlow and the diocese of Hereford. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

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