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Whitchurch, Shropshire

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Whitchurch

Bargates, Whitchurch
Population9,781 (2011 census)
OS grid referenceSJ541415
Civil parish
  • Whitchurch Urban
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townWHITCHURCH
Postcode districtSY13
Dialling code01948
PoliceWest Mercia
FireShropshire
AmbulanceWest Midlands
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
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Shropshire

Whitchurch is a small market town in the north of the county of Shropshire, England. It is the oldest town inhabited in Shropshire. [1] The town lies 2 miles (3 km) east of the Welsh border. As of 2011, the town has a population of 9,781.

The town was founded by the Romans and there are still some Roman artefacts that can be visited in a Museum.[2]

The town has a railway station on the Welsh Marches Line.

References

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  1. "Whitchurch town guide". BBC. 14 April 2005. Retrieved 13 July 2006.
  2. "Whitchurch Heritage Centre". Shropshire Tourism. Archived from the original on 19 September 2007. Retrieved 13 July 2006.