Loppington

Loppington is a village in Shropshire, England, in the North Shropshire district, situated a few miles west of Wem.

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Village - Shropshire - England - North Shropshire - District - Wem

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Loppington was recorded in the Domesday Book as Lopitone.

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It has a rich history and many historical buildings, including the Church of Saint Michael, dating back to the 14th century and having traces of a Norman building with characteristic Norman architecture.

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Buildings - Church - Saint Michael - 14th century - Norman - Norman architecture

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Other interesting buildings are The Nook, a timber-framed house near to the church, and Loppington Hall, an early 18th century brick house.

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Timber-framed - 18th century - Brick

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The village has the only remaining bull ring in North Shropshire, which was reported to be used for bull baiting until the 19th century.

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Bull ring - Bull - Baiting - 19th century

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