Edgmond facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Edgmond |
|
|---|---|
 Edgmond from helicopter. The Wrekin on the horizon |
|
 Edgmond
|
|
| Population | 2,062 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SJ722194 |
| Civil parish |
|
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NEWPORT |
| Postcode district | TF10 |
| Dialling code | 01952 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Shropshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| EU Parliament | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament |
|
Edgmond is a lovely village and parish in Shropshire, England. It is part of the Telford and Wrekin area. In 2011, about 2,062 people lived there. The village is located about 1 mile (1.6 km) north-west of Newport.
Edgmond has two pubs, called the Lion and the Lamb. There is also a village hall and a shop with a post office.
The village has a large open space called "The Playing Fields." Here, you can watch Sunday cricket games or local football matches. There is also a fun playground for younger kids. Edgmond is great for walking and biking. You can explore the Rock Hole, which is an old sandstone quarry. The stone from this quarry was used to build the local church.
Another popular spot is the canal walk. This path follows old canals down to the town of Newport. Today, these canals are often used for fishing contests. People sometimes talk about reopening the old Shrewsbury and Newport Canal route.
The village has a Church of England church named St. Peter's. It belongs to the Diocese of Lichfield.
A special war memorial stands by the road. It remembers those who died in World War I. It is a stone pillar with a cross on top. Figures of a soldier and a nurse look up at the figure of Christ.
Contents
What's in a Name?
The name Edgmond comes from an old Anglo-Saxon phrase. It means "edge of marsh." This makes sense because the small area of Edgmond Marsh is just north of the village.
Learning in Edgmond
The village has a Church of England primary school called St. Peter's.
Harper Adams University is also in Edgmond. This university has places for students to live right in the village. Many students from other countries stay here. The main subjects taught at Harper Adams are about food and farming. A lot of important research happens there. On January 10, 1982, the coldest temperature ever recorded in England happened here: a chilly -26.1°C (-15°F)!
Famous People from Edgmond
- Richard Barnfield (1574 – 1620) was an English poet. He grew up in Edgmond and had a close connection with William Shakespeare.
Some important church leaders who lived in Edgmond include:
- Thomas Gilbert was a Puritan Rector (church leader) from 1648 to 1662. He was known as 'the bishop of Shropshire'.
- Thomas Bucknall Lloyd was a Rector from 1888 to 1896.
- Sir Lovelace Stamer was a Bishop and Rector from 1896 to 1905. He helped the village by building new schools, starting a club for working men, and bringing piped water to homes.
The folklorist Charlotte Burne (1850-1923) also lived in Edgmond when she was a child.
Village Traditions
The church in Edgmond holds an annual "Church Clipping" service. This special event is said to be the longest running one of its kind in the country.
Edgmond was also linked to an old tradition called "souling." This practice might have been an early form of what we now know as trick or treating for halloween. A folk song called "The Edgmond Man's Souling Song" was even released by musicians John Kirkpatrick and Sue Harris in 1976.
Parts of the Parish
Besides the main village of Edgmond, the parish also includes the smaller areas of Edgmond Marsh and Adeney.
Getting Around
Bus Services
Here are some bus services that operate in the Edgmond area:
| Number | Route | Operator | Days of operation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | Newport - Tibberton - Wellington | Telford and Wrekin Council | Monday - Friday (excluding public holidays) |
| 519 | Newport - Shrewsbury | Arriva Midlands | Monday - Friday (school terms only) |
See also
In Spanish: Edgmond para niños
