Loppington
| Loppington | |
|---|---|
 St Michael and All Angels church, Loppington | |
| Population | 611 (2011)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SJ470293 |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode district | SY4 |
| Dialling code | 01939 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Shropshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Loppington is a village and parish in Shropshire, England, situated a few miles west of Wem. The population of the parish (2001) is 576[2] and there are 206 households. The population at the 2011 census was 611.
Loppington was recorded in the Domesday Book as Lopitone.
It has a rich history and many historical buildings, including the Church of Saint Michael, dating back to the 14th century[2] and having traces of a Norman building with characteristic Norman architecture.
Other interesting buildings are The Nook, a timber-framed house near to the church, and Loppington Hall, an early 18th-century brick house, a former residence of John Lloyd Dickin restored in 2002.
The village has the only remaining bull ring in North Shropshire, which was reported to be used for bull baiting until the 19th century.[3]
Noteworthy people from Loppington
- Chris Hawkins - radio presenter, producer, and celebrity
- Edward Lhuyd (Lloyd) - 17th century scientist, botanist, geologist, philologist [4] and friend of Sir Isaac Newton
- John Lloyd Dickin - Lieutenant Colonel John Lloyd Dickin (1845-1927) of Loppington House & Lyneal Lodge, Welshampton
References
- ^ "Civil Parish population 2011". Retrieved 28 November 2015.
- ^ a b Loppington Village History
- ^ Cf. North Shropshire villages - on Loppington
- ^ Bangor-on-Dee parish register
External links
- North Shropshire villages - information
- Shropshire Tourism Information - history, facts, attractions
- St. Michael's Church - description of the bell tower