Fitz, Shropshire Explained

Country:England
Official Name:Fitz
Coordinates:52.755°N -2.818°W
Civil Parish:Pimhill
Unitary England:Shropshire
Lieutenancy England:Shropshire
Region:West Midlands
Constituency Westminster:Shrewsbury and Atcham
Post Town:Shrewsbury
Postcode District:SY4
Postcode Area:SY
Dial Code:01743
Os Grid Reference:SJ447178
Static Image Name:Fitz Church - geograph.org.uk - 138468.jpg
Static Image Caption:Church of St Peter and St Paul

Fitz is a small village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Pimhill, in Shropshire, England. It is close to the River Severn, downstream from Montford Bridge and upstream of Shelton, near Shrewsbury. In 1931 the parish had a population of 241.[1] On 1 April 1934 the parish was abolished to form Pimhill, part also went to Montford.[2]

Fitz has a red brick church named for Saint Peter and Saint Paul, built in 1722 and restored in 1915 by Sir Aston Webb.[3] Eighteenth-century mathematician Edward Waring is buried in the churchyard.

Fitz Manor, which dates at the oldest to about 1450, is run as a bed and breakfast establishment and is grade II listed building.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population statistics Fitz CP/AP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 24 May 2023.
  2. Web site: Relationships and changes Fitz CP/AP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 24 May 2023.
  3. "A Guide to Shropshire", Michael Raven, 2005, p 80