Hardwood Doors in Much Wenlock

Much Wenlock

Much Wenlock is a community and parish in Shropshire, England, situated on the A458 road in between Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth. Nearby, to the northeast, is the Ironbridge Gorge, as well as the brand-new community of Telford. The civil parish consists of the towns of Homer (1 mile north of the community), Wyke (2 miles northeast), Atterley (2 miles southeast) and also Bourton (3 miles southwest). The population of the civil parish, according to the 2001 census, was 2,605, enhancing to 2,877 at the 2011 Census. Much Wenlock was traditionally the chief town of the ancient borough of Wenlock. The "Much" was included in the name to distinguish it from the close-by Little Wenlock, as well as symbolizes that it is the larger of the two negotiations. Notable historical destinations in the town are Wenlock Priory and also the Guildhall. The name Wenlock most likely originates from the Celtic name Wininicas, indicating "white location" (of the limestone of Wenlock Edge), plus the Old English loca, indicating "enclosed area". The community was recorded in the Domesday Book as Wenloch. The Wenlock Olympian Games developed by Dr William Penny Brookes in 1850 are centred in the community. Dr Brookes is attributed as a founding father of the modern Olympic Games, and among the London 2012 Summer Olympics mascots; called Wenlock after the community.