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About High Ercall
High Ercall, or rather Arkle, as the locals pronounce it, is the very epitome of rural charm. It has the most pleasing of village properties, mostly built of rich sandstone and brick, clustered around a T-junction, close to what remains of High Ercall Hall. The hall was built at the turn of the 17th-century for Sir Francis Newport, 1st Earl of Bradford. Little remains of what was once a powerful stronghold of the Royalists during the Civil War for the Newport's, like most of Shropshire's important families, where ardent supporters of the King. In spite of holding out for over a year, the house eventually fell to the Roundheads.
Interestingly, the village was mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086. Another place of interest here is the church which stands next to the remains of High Ercall Hall. It is thought a church may have stood on this spot since Saxon times but St.Michael's shows mostly medieval work with a tower dating from the 14th-century. The base of the tower is badly weather-beaten, however the parishioners have a more romanticised explanation, they say the damage is due to people sharpening their weapons on it in ancient times. The church interior is interesting with many treasures from its rich historic past. In the churchyard, as well as graves covering several centuries, there is a sundial from the 18th-century which records the time in Jerusalem, Rome and Plymouth in Massachusetts.
Another striking feature of the village is the almshouses of 1694. The building is of brick with small dormer windows, it carries an air of solidity, matching the rest of the village.
Lying a short distance from the ancient town of Shrewsbury amid glorious water meadows and fine countryside, this delightful historic village makes a pleasant stopping place when visiting the Shropshire area.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
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Recommended attractions near High Ercall
| Haughmond Abbey | (3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Moreton Corbet Castle | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Attingham Park | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Wroxeter Roman City | (5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Grinshill Hill | (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Shrewsbury Abbey | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Shrewsbury Castle | (6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Hodnet Hall | (7.1 miles, 11.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| The Dingle Gardens | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Hawkstone Park | (7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Buildwas Abbey | (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Telford Wonderland | (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Benthall Hall | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Acton Burnell Castle | (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Blists Hill Victorian Town Museum | (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in High ErcallAll attractions in ShropshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near High Ercall
Grinshill, in the county of Shropshire (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction NW)
The picturesque village of Grinshill is spread beneath Grinshill Hill, an isolated rocky outcrop which rises above the plains of the Severn Valley.
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Shrewsbury, in the county of Shropshire (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction SW)
Shrewsbury is a wonderfully atmospheric town which beguiles the visitor with sights of bygone centuries and much a great charm is to be found in its narrow streets and medieval buildings.
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Hodnet, in the county of Shropshire (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction N)
Shropshire is a beautiful old county with a wealth of ancient and historic villages, some, like Hodnet, retain wonderful 'gems' from an old and illustrious past.
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Condover, in the county of Shropshire (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction SW)
A quiet and peaceful place, its pretty properties protected from the traffic that speeds down the main A49, Condover lies seemingly undisturbed by the passage of time.
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Ironbridge, in the county of Shropshire (9.9 miles, 15.8 km, direction SE)
This town is named for the famous bridge that spans the River Severn - the world's first Iron Bridge..
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Acton Burnell, in the county of Shropshire (10.0 miles, 16.2 km, direction SW)
Interestingly, Acton Burnell has connections with America that go back to the stirring days of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
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Market Drayton, a Historic Market Town in the county of Shropshire (11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction NE)
Market Drayton is famous as the home of Gingerbread, and as the birthplace of Robert Clive - Clive of India, he was educated at the Grammar School, founded in 1558, and his desk bearing his carved initials is still preserved.
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Colemere, in the county of Shropshire (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction NW)
Clolemere is a countryside heritage site with miles of waymarked walks circling over 70 acres of water, woodland and sweet scented meadows.
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Tong, in the county of Shropshire (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction SE)
Fortunately, this attractive village was saved from the ravages of traffic by the building of the A41 By-Pass which was built around 1966.
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Leebotwood, in the county of Shropshire (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction SW)
Charming village, lying north of Church Stretton within the shadow of the Long Mynd.
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Ellesmere, in the county of Shropshire (16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction NW)
Ellesmere, has a lovely 'holiday' atmosphere which gives it an 'away from it all' feel.
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Audlem, in the county of Cheshire (16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction N)
A walk around the village reveals pleasant black and white timber framed properties, delightful cottages, and buildings of the Victorian era when the canal system and railways came to the area.
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Little Stretton, in the county of Shropshire (18.3 miles, 29.4 km, direction SW)
Little Stretton lies in a charming rural area a short distance from the old town of Church Stretton.
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Claverley, in the county of Shropshire (19.3 miles, 31.1 km, direction SE)
Claverley is surrounded by agricultural land, a short distance from delightful Bridgenorth, a picturesque town on the banks of the River Severn.
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Stafford, in the county of Staffordshire (20.6 miles, 33.2 km, direction E)
Set in a landscape of contrasts with constantly changing scenery from the Royal hunting forests of Cannock Chase to the breweries...
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All towns in ShropshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| M54 Junction 7 | (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction SE) |
| Wellington Station | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction SE) |
| Shrewsbury Station | (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction W) |
| M54 Junction 6 | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction SE) |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | (41.6 miles, 67.0 km, direction N) |
| Birmingham International Airport | (41.8 miles, 67.3 km, direction SE) |
| High Ercall to London | (135.9 miles, 218.7 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in High Ercall
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from High Ercall center |
| Dovecote Grange Guest House | (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction SE) |
| Grove House Hotel | (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction SE) |
| Lord Nelson Hotel | (4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction SE) |
| The Old Orleton Inn | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction SE) |
| Swallow Buckatree Hall Hotel | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction SE) |
| Hadley Park House | (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction SE) |
| The Telford Whitehouse Hotel | (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction SE) |
| Albright Hussey | (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction W) |
| Mercure Albrighton Hall Shrewsbury | (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction W) |
| Sleep Inn Shrewsbury | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction SW) |
| All hotels in High Ercall |
