English Heritage sites near Harley Parish

Wenlock Priory

WENLOCK PRIORY

2 miles from Harley Parish

Tranquil ruins in lovely setting. Re-founded by the Normans as a priory. Unusual washing fountain with 12th century carvings, extravagantly decorated chapter house, topiary-filled cloister garden.

Langley Chapel

LANGLEY CHAPEL

3 miles from Harley 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.

Acton Burnell Castle

ACTON BURNELL CASTLE

4 miles from Harley 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.

Buildwas Abbey

BUILDWAS ABBEY

4 miles from Harley 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

5 miles from Harley 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.

Wroxeter Roman City

WROXETER ROMAN CITY

5 miles from Harley 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.


Churches in Harley Parish

Harley: St Mary

Pubs in Harley Parish

Plume Of Feathers

Harley Bank, Harley, SY5 6LP
(01952) 727788

Large well appointed roadside pub on A458 about 2 miles from both Much Wenlock and Cressage. Food orientated but with a commitment to two real ales; one regular ale and the other constantly changing, sourced from local breweries. Accommoda...