Museums · North Wales
Ellesmere, Shropshire
Ellesmere ( ELZ-meer) is a town in the civil parish of Ellesmere Urban, in Shropshire, England; it is located near to the Welsh border, the towns of Oswestry and Whitchurch, and the Welsh city of Wrex
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ellesmere ( ELZ-meer) is a town in the civil parish of Ellesmere Urban, in Shropshire, England; it is located near to the Welsh border, the towns of Oswestry and Whitchurch, and the Welsh city of Wrexham. It is notable for its proximity to a number of prominent meres.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ellesmere ( ELZ-meer) is a town in the civil parish of Ellesmere Urban, in Shropshire, England; it is located near to the Welsh border, the towns of Oswestry and Whitchurch, and the Welsh city of Wrexham. It is notable for its proximity to a number of prominent meres.
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Background
History
The name Ellesmere derives from the Old English ellismere meaning 'Elli's mere'. Ellesmere Castle was probably an 11th-century motte-and-bailey castle most likely built by either Roger de Montgomerie, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, or his son Roger the Poitevin at Castlefields overlooking the Mere. Only its earthworks now remain, with the top of the motte being used for the bowling green, which still commands a fine view. In 1114, King Henry I gave Ellesmere to William Peverel as a part of the Maelor, which included Overton and Whittington at that time. His descendants retained Ellesmere until apparently the late 1140s when the lordship was acquired, probably by force, by Madog ap Maredudd of…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9082, -2.8944
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Ellesmere Urban
- Postcode
- SY12 0DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
Sources
- wikipedia: Ellesmere, Shropshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ellesmere, Shropshire?
- Ellesmere, Shropshire is in North Wales, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.9082°, -2.8944°.
- Is Ellesmere, Shropshire wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Ellesmere, Shropshire. Check ahead for specific facilities.