English Heritage sites near Llanyblodwel Parish
OLD OSWESTRY HILLFORT
5 miles from Llanyblodwel Parish
The huge hillfort at Old Oswestry was probably the stronghold and principal settlement of an Iron Age tribe, with its 40 acres protected by formidable ramparts.
MITCHELL'S FOLD STONE CIRCLE
16 miles from Llanyblodwel 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.
HAUGHMOND ABBEY
19 miles from Llanyblodwel 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.
MORETON CORBET CASTLE
20 miles from Llanyblodwel Parish
The ruins of the medieval castle and Tudor manor house of the Corbets are dominated by the theatrical shell of an ambitious Elizabethan mansion wing in Italianate style.
CANTLOP BRIDGE
20 miles from Llanyblodwel 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.
WROXETER ROMAN CITY
22 miles from Llanyblodwel 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.
No churches found in Llanyblodwel Parish
Pubs in Llanyblodwel Parish
Horseshoe Inn
It's not difficult to see why the Horseshoes is Grade II listed. The black and white timber framed building is believed to have been a mid 15th century drovers inn. Neither does the inside disappoint, with its low beams and bare stone walls...
Lime Kiln
Closed following the pandemic having difficulty in recruiting a replacement head chef. Planning to re-open in 2023.
Penybont Inn
Very pleasant village pub in the lower Tanat Valley. Well maintained and very comfortable lounge and separate pool room and bar. The bar has a large screen tv for sports fans. No regular public transport but worth the drive. Deceptively sma...