Museums · West Midlands
Cleobury Mortimer
Cleobury Mortimer (, KLIH-bree) is a market town and civil parish in southeastern Shropshire, England, which had a population of 3,036 at the 2011 census. It was granted a market charter by King Henry
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Cleobury Mortimer (, KLIH-bree) is a market town and civil parish in southeastern Shropshire, England, which had a population of 3,036 at the 2011 census. It was granted a market charter by King Henry III in 1226.
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From the Wikipedia article
Cleobury Mortimer (, KLIH-bree) is a market town and civil parish in southeastern Shropshire, England, which had a population of 3,036 at the 2011 census. It was granted a market charter by King Henry III in 1226.
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Background
History
The name is believed to derive from the contraction of the Old English meaning a steep place and bury meaning fortified settlement. Mortimer comes from Ranulph de Mortimer of Normandy to whom the land was granted after the Norman Conquest. He founded the Mortimer dynasty of marcher lords who held power in the Welsh Marches throughout the Middle Ages and were closely involved with power struggles with successive English monarchs and other powerful Lords. Cleobury has a significant entry in the Domesday Book, and the vicinity was the location of at least two castles. Cleobury Castle, which was situated near St Mary's Church, was destroyed in 1155 and only earthworks remain today. Toot Castle…
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- Coordinates
- 52.3785, -2.4821
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Cleobury Mortimer
- Postcode
- DY14 8DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Cleobury Mortimer (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cleobury Mortimer?
- Cleobury Mortimer is in West Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.3785°, -2.4821°.
- Is Cleobury Mortimer wheelchair accessible?
- Yes — Cleobury Mortimer is tagged in OpenStreetMap as wheelchair-accessible.