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Wellington, Shropshire

Wellington is a market town which is part of the new town of Telford, Shropshire. Wellington's first market charter was granted in 1244 and a market still exists today. The first Shropshire Olympian Games, organised by celebrated Olympic revivalist Dr William Penny Brookes, were held in Wellington in May 1861. The town is within the council area of Telford and Wrekin.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Shropshire
Lat, Long: 52.700709,-2.5152642
Grid Reference: SJ 6527 1157
Civil Parish: Wellington CP
Council Area: Telford and Wrekin CA
Police Area: West Mercia PA

GBPN ID: 48273
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Wellington,_Shropshire_48273

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