English Heritage sites near Morville Parish

Wenlock Priory

WENLOCK PRIORY

5 miles from Morville 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.

Iron Bridge

IRON BRIDGE

6 miles from Morville 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.

Buildwas Abbey

BUILDWAS ABBEY

7 miles from Morville 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.

Langley Chapel

LANGLEY CHAPEL

9 miles from Morville 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

10 miles from Morville 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.

Wroxeter Roman City

WROXETER ROMAN CITY

11 miles from Morville 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 Morville Parish

Morville: St Gregory the Great

Pubs in Morville Parish

Acton Arms

Morville, WV16 4RJ
(01746) 714818

Large roadside Pub with separate lounge and dining area. The Bar is a regular meeting place for locals, and the venue for many sports teams. Large garden with play area adjacent to the large car park