Welcome to Myddle, Shropshire, England

The village of Myddle is in the heart of the North Shropshire countryside. Its most famous son is probably Richard Gough who wrote "The History of Myddle" between 1700 and 1702, a record of anecdotes about each of the families in the parish of Myddle.

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Take a look around the village care of Google Street View. If you cannot see a picture of the village below, drag the little yellow man and drop him on name Myddle. You will see images of the village and just use your mouse to follow the white lines and visit different parts of the village. (see Google Street View for further instructions)

Aerial View of Myddle

 The village of Myddle from the air looking South
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St Peter's Church, Myddle, Shropshire

Apparently there has been a village church at its present site since Saxon times but the tower is now the oldest remaining part dating back to 1634. The church is dedicated to St Peter.

The Village Hall, Myddle, Shropshire

Myddle village hall used to be the village school, built in Victorian times. A new school is now on the opposite side of the road.

 

The Old Rectory, Myddle, Shropshire

The old rectory is one of the largest rectories in Shropshire. Parts of it are medieval.

The Red Lion Public House, Myddle, Shropshire

 
 

The local pub, The Red Lion, was taken down and rebuilt on its present site in the centre of the village. Some of the beams in the pub are over 400 years old.

Sunset 19/11/08

Sunset over Alford Farm Fields
Looking West 19/11/2008

Myddle also has the remains of a castle, last inhabitant was Sir Humphrey Kynaston, who was outlawed in 1491 and went off to Nescliffe and became a highwayman.

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