English Heritage sites near Tong Parish

White Ladies Priory

WHITE LADIES PRIORY

2 miles from Tong Parish

Ruins of the late 12th century church of a small nunnery of 'white ladies' or Augustinian Canonesses. Charles II hid nearby in 1651, before moving to Boscobel House.

Boscobel House and The Royal Oak

BOSCOBEL HOUSE AND THE ROYAL OAK

2 miles from Tong Parish

Enjoy a day out at Boscobel House and its famous The Royal Oak as you discover one of the most dramatic escape stories in English History. Visitors can explore the restored oak pasture and orchard, get hands-on with history in the house, meet the farmyard animals and have fun in the play area.

Lilleshall Abbey

LILLESHALL ABBEY

6 miles from Tong Parish

Extensive ruins of an Augustinian abbey, later a Civil War stronghold, in a deeply rural setting.

Iron Bridge

IRON BRIDGE

9 miles from Tong Parish

The world’s first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn here in 1779 by Abraham Darby III. Costing over £6000, the bridge was cast in his Coalbrookdale foundry, using 378 tons of iron.

Buildwas Abbey

BUILDWAS ABBEY

10 miles from Tong Parish

The impressive ruins of this Cistercian abbey have an idyllic setting near the River Severn. Unaltered 12th century church and beautiful vaulted chapter house with tiled floor.

Wenlock Priory

WENLOCK PRIORY

12 miles from Tong Parish

Tranquil ruins in lovely setting. Re-founded by the Normans as a priory. Unusual washing fountain with 12th century carvings, extravagantly decorated chapter house, topiary-filled cloister garden.


Churches in Tong Parish

Tong S.Bartholomew

Centre of the village (Newport Road off A 41) Tong Near Shifnal
01902 375523
http://www.tong-church.org.uk/

Close to RAF Cosford and M54 Junction 3 (which now covers the site of Tong Castle - and why such a prestigious church was built.) 

The medieval and beautiful church is set in a small village but draws worshippers from Telford, Wolverhampton and beyond.

All are made welcome.

Enquiries about Weddings or Christenings to Administrator: Wendy on: 01952 291532 email: [email protected]

 


Pubs in Tong Parish

Bell Inn

Newport Road, Tong, TF11 8PS
(01952) 850210
bellpubshifnal.co.uk/

Popular pub on the A41 just north of Junction 3 (Cosford) of the M54. Two regular ales plus 2 guests from the Marston's portfolio. No separate bar. Food available all day with many special offers(hence the name of the company; Two for One)....