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Shropshire (/ ˈʃrɒpʃər, - ʃɪər /; historically Salop[4] and abbreviated Shrops) is a ceremonial county in the West Midlands of England, on the border with Wales.
- History
Shropshire was established during the division of Saxon...
- Shrewsbury
Located 9 miles (14 km) east of the England–Wales border,...
- Shropshire (district)
Shropshire is a unitary authority area in the ceremonial...
- History
Learn about the origins, development and changes of Shropshire, a county in England, from the Roman period to the present day. Find out about its name, border, etymology, culture and landmarks.
3 days ago · Shropshire, geographic and historic county and unitary authority of western England bordering on Wales. Historically, the area has been known as Shropshire as well as by its older, Norman-derived name of Salop. Shrewsbury, in central Shropshire, is the administrative centre.
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Located 9 miles (14 km) east of the England–Wales border, Shrewsbury serves as the commercial centre for Shropshire and parts of mid-Wales, with a retail output of over £299 million per year and light industry and distribution centres, such as Battlefield Enterprise Park, on the outskirts.
Shropshire is a unitary authority area in the ceremonial county of Shropshire, [2] in the West Midlands region of England. It was created on 1 April 2009 from the former districts of Bridgnorth, North Shropshire, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Atcham and South Shropshire. [3] The district is governed by Shropshire Council.
Shropshire is a rural county of England with no cities and only a few large towns. It has many hills, forests, farms and rivers, and is known for its historical and cultural attractions, such as Ironbridge Gorge and Shrewsbury.
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Shropshire is England's largest inland county, covering an area of 1,347 square miles. It is a beautiful pastoral county with a landscape that has inspired visitors for centuries, a number of historic and prosperous market towns, and hundreds of sleepy, traditional villages.
