Visit Hodnet, Shropshire Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Hodnet, Shropshire

  

Hodnet, Shropshire Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Hodnet, Shropshire

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Hodnet, Shropshire history

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Evidence of a Bronze Age burial site was discovered during construction of the bypass in 2002. Hodnet was recorded in the Domesday Book as Odenet, a royal manor belonging to Edward the Confessor. The timber castle was rebuilt in sandstone around 1196 but was burned down in 1264. In 1752 the estate passed from the Vernons to the Hebers whose descendants still own the property.

Hodnet, Shropshire landmarks

The motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument in Hodnet Old Hall surrounded by Hodnet Park which incorporates elements of a medieval deer park. Hawkstone Hall in Hawkstone Park adjoining the village was the home of Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill.

Hodnet, Shropshire geography / climate

Hodnet is on the A53 road from Shrewsbury to Newcastle-under-Lyme and the Staffordshire Potteries. The underlying geology consists of red Bridgnorth Sandstone which is covered with glacial till forming a rolling landscape while the flood plain of the River Tern is flat.

You can visit Hodnet, Shropshire places with Walkfo Hodnet, Shropshire to hear history at Hodnet, Shropshire’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Hodnet, Shropshire has 13 places to visit in our interactive Hodnet, Shropshire 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 Hodnet, Shropshire, 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 Hodnet, Shropshire places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Hodnet, Shropshire & the surrounding areas.

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13 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Hodnet, Shropshire places to visit

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

St Luke’s Church, Hodnet St Luke’s Church is an active Anglican parish church in Hodnet, Shropshire. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. The church overlooks the park of Hodnet Hall.

Clive Barracks Clive Barracks is a military installation at Ternhill in Shropshire in Western England. It is located in the West of Shropphire and is located on the south coast of the county. The base is a major military installation in the area.

HM Prison Stoke Heath HM Prison Stoke Heath is an adult male Category C prison and Young Offenders Institution. It is located in the village of Stoke Heath (near Market Drayton) in Shropshire. The prison is operated by Her Majesty’s Prison Service.

Bury Walls Bury Walls is an Iron Age hillfort about 1 mile (1.6 km) south-east of Weston-under-Redcastle, in Shropshire, England. It is a scheduled monument.

Hawkstone Park Motocross Circuit Hawkstone Park Motocross Circuit is situated near Market Drayton, north Shropshire, England. The circuit is arguably one of the world’s most famous motocross circuits. It has staged many grand prix and international events from the 1950s to the present day.

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