Asterton, Shropshire, SY7 8BH

Date of visit: 24th April 2021

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Asterton is a hamlet in Shropshire, England in the civil parish of Myndtown. The name means “eastern home farm”, from Old English east “east” and “ham” “home”. It is thought to date back to early Saxon times. It is situated 4 miles south west of Church Stretton, 6 miles north west of Bishops Castle, 15 miles north west of Ludlow and 17 miles south of Shrewsbury.

It is well known for being at the foot of the long, steep and precipitous single lane road the runs down the western ridge of the Longmynd into the village. This road is often closed during spells of adverse weather in the winter and results in motorists facing a diversion via Plowden and Marshbrook before reaching Church Stretton. The Midland Gliding club is situated at the top of this road, above the village on the Longmynd.

Internal ref number: SH/137/009

Date of Visit: 24th May 2021

Kiosk Type: K6
Door Type: D
Crown: St Edward
Kiosk Colour: Red
Usage: Defrib
Phone Number (if known): EX 01588 650211

Northing & Westing: 52°30’54.6″N, 2°53’17.9″W
what3words: blotchy.inflamed.blotting
Grid Reference: SO 39815 91179
OS X & Y: 291179, 339815
Latitude & Longitude: 52.51516, -2.88832
UK Postcode: SY7 8BH
County: Shropshire


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