Quatford
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Quatford is a village in the Severn Valley, Shropshire, England. It is located on the A442, just south of the town of Bridgnorth and on the bank of the River Severn.
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[edit] History
Quatford is one of the oldest settlements in the area. It was listed in the Domesday Book, the draft of which was finished in 1086. Quatford was settled because of the ease of fording the River Severn. Its name came from it being a ford near Quatt. As the River Severn became deeper a bridge was built at the site instead. In the 11th Century a small castle was built on high ground overlooking the river, but was demolished a few years later. Traces of the motte still remain. North of the village is a mock castle now known as Quatford Castle, built circa 1830 by John Smalman for himself and originally called Morf Mount.[1]
Quatford's importance as a crossing of the River Severn was diminished when another bridge was built 2 miles upstream. A settlement was formed at the "bridge north of Quatford", now known as Bridgnorth, which became the major town in the district.
[edit] Amenities
- The Danery Pub
- The Foodstop Cafeteria
- Quatford Church
- Quatford Cattery
- Quatford Petrol Station
[edit] References
- ^ "Quatford Castle". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-254501-quatford-castle-bridgnorth. Retrieved 2011-05-07.
[edit] External links
Media related to Quatford at Wikimedia Commons
Coordinates: 52°31′N 2°23′W / 52.517°N 2.383°W
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