Little Wenlock

Little Wenlock

Little Wenlock is a small village in Shropshire, England. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book and is of ancient origin.

Nearby is The Wrekin, one of Shropshire's iconic hills which is 1,300 feet above sea-level. Part of it forms part of the Little Wenlock parish, while the adjoining parts fall into other parishes.

External links

* [http://www.littlewenlock.org/ Little Wenlock Parish Council]
* [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=18076 Local history from British History Online]


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