Wollaston, Shropshire
Wollaston was formerly a chapelry in the parish of Alberbury, from 1866 Wollaston was a civil parish in its own right, on 1 April 2005 the parish was abolished and merged with Alberbury with Cardeston and Westbury.
It is believed that Old Tom Parr was born in, or near, to the village at Winnington at The Glyn, according to the inscription on a brass plaque in the church.
There is a beacon here, by the church, that is to be lit in case of an invasion from Wales. Immediately west of the church are the earthwork remains of Wollaston Castle, a motte-and-bailey castle.
Half a mile south-east near Bretchel is the site of a small Norman motte castle known as The Beacon.
Previously served by Plas-y-Court Halt railway station on the Cambrian Line.
See also
References
- ^ "History of Wollaston, in Shrewsbury and Atcham and Shropshire". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ "Relationships and changes Wollaston Ch/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ "Shrewsbury Registration District". UKBMD. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
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