Loppington
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Saint Michael's Church, Loppington, painted by the Rev. Williams in 1788. It was built during the later half of the 14th century |
Loppington is a village and
parish in
Shropshire,
England, in the
North Shropshire district, situated a few miles west of
Wem. The population of the parish (2001) is 576 and there are 206 households.
Loppington was recorded in the
Domesday Book as Lopitone.
It has a rich history and many historical
buildings, including the
Church of
Saint Michael, dating back to the
14th century and having traces of a
Norman building with characteristic
Norman architecture.
Other interesting buildings are The Nook, a
timber-framed house near to the church, and Loppington Hall, an early
18th century brick house.
The village has the only remaining
bull ring in North Shropshire, which was reported to be used for
bull baiting until the
19th century.
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Chris Hawkins - radio presenter, producer, and celebrity
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Edward Lhuyd - 17th century scientist, botanist, geologist, philologist [
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Inside Shropshire - information on Loppington
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North Shropshire villages - information
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Shropshire Tourism Information - history, facts, attractions
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St. Michael's Church - description of the bell tower
