Wheathill, Shropshire Explained

Official Name:	Wheathill
Civil Parish:	Wheathill
Country:	England
Region:	West Midlands
Coordinates:	52.435°N -2.558°W
Hide Services:	Yes
Population:	229
Population Ref:	(2011 census)
Area Total Km2:	12.00
Static Image:	Holy Trinity Church, Wheathill - geograph.org.uk - 575982.jpg
Website:	http://wheathillparishcouncil.org.uk/

Wheathill is a village and civil parish 21miles south east of Shrewsbury,^[1] in the Shropshire district, in the ceremonial county of Shropshire, England. The parish includes the villages of Loughton and Silvington, the hamlet of Bromdon and the deserted village of Egerton. In 2011 the parish had a population of 229.^[2] The parish touches Aston Botterell, Bitterley, Burwarton, Clee St. Margaret, Farlow, Hopton Wafers and Stoke St. Milborough.^[3]

Landmarks

There are 14 listed buildings in Wheathill.^[4] Wheathill has a church called Holy Trinity.^[5]

History

The name "Wheathill" means 'Wheat hill'.^[6] Wheathill was recorded in the Domesday Book as Waltham.^[7] On 1 April 1967 Loughton and Silvington parishes were merged with Wheathill.^[8]

External links

• Parish council

Notes and References

1. Web site: Distance from Wheathill [52.435558, 2.55744]]. GENUKI. 18 June 2021.
2. Web site: Wheathill. City Population De.. 18 June 2021.
3. Web site: Wheathill. Ordnance Survey. 18 June 2021.
4. Web site: Listed buildings in Wheathill, Shropshire. British Listed Buildings. 18 June 2021.
5. Web site: Wheathill Church. A Church Near You. 18 June 2021.
6. Web site: Wheathill Key to English Place-names. The University of Nottingham. 18 June 2021.
7. Web site: Shropshire T-Z and Welsh entries. The Domesday Book Online. 18 June 2021.
8. Web site: Relationships and changes Wheathill CP/AP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 18 June 2021.