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Longnor, Shropshire

Longnor is a village lying on the Cound Brook in Shropshire. The village is known for its mediæval deer park and the 17th-century Longnor Hall within it. St Mary's Church dates from the mid 13th century, with 18th and 19th century additions and alterations. The White Lady of Longnor is reputed to appear by the bridge over the Cound Brook, where she supposedly threw herself into the water after being jilted at the altar. The village is within the council area of Shropshire.

Place Type: Village
Historic County: Shropshire
Lat, Long: 52.600938,-2.7567968
Grid Reference: SJ 4883 0061
Civil Parish: Longnor CP
Council Area: Shropshire CA
Police Area: West Mercia PA

GBPN ID: 28059
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Longnor,_Shropshire_28059

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