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Upton Magna

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website suggests that it dates from the 15th or 16th century. However, although the building appears to have been remodelled in the 15th century, dendrochronological tests on the
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was in operation by 1675, and during the 18th century it was one of the largest forges in the country, with an output of 200 tons per year. It was leased by
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parish church (dedicated to St Lucia), a village hall, a pub ("The Haughmond", formerly "The Corbet Arms"), and a small business park.
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from 1800, and further developed; the works extended over about 2 miles (3.2 km) of the valley. The chains of the
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Upton Magna is notable for containing the oldest still-standing cottage in Europe – Cruck Cottage, a thatch-roofed,
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Upton Magna is identifiably the "Upton-under-Amon near Shrewsbury" where
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Article on Sir Henry Maybury by J.S. Killick, revised by John Hibbs.
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were made here. The works closed after Hazledine's death in 1840.
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Near the village is the site of Upton Forge. (The location is
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National Cycle Route 81- Shrewsbury to Wellington Leaflet
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Russian-born novelist, biographer and children's writer,
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Key features of the village include a primary school, a
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The church of St Lucia is a Grade II* listed building.
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cottage located near the church. The entry for this
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Upton Magna is located in Shropshire
Shropshire
OS grid reference
SJ554125
Civil parish
Unitary authority
Shropshire
Ceremonial county
Shropshire
Region
West Midlands
Country
England
Sovereign state
Post town
Postcode district
SY4
Dialling code
Police
West Mercia
Fire
Shropshire
Ambulance
West Midlands
UK Parliament
Shrewsbury and Atcham
UK
England
Shropshire

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