Welcome to Cockshutt

Cockshutt is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Ellesmere and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful way of life.

One of the most notable features of Cockshutt is its beautiful church, St. Simon and St. Jude. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its stunning stained glass windows and beautiful architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Cockshutt is also home to a number of small businesses including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village is known for its strong sense of community and residents often come together to organize events and activities. The village also has a number of footpaths and bridleways which are popular with walkers and horse riders. Overall, Cockshutt is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 17.2°C

Feels Like: 17.2°C

Wind: 11.4 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Cockshutt C Of E Primary School And Nursery Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mandy Jones	Cockshutt Shrewsbury Road Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0JE 01939270616 School Website
Weston Lullingfields C Of E School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Nicola Bond	Weston Lullingfields Nr Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2AW 01939260306 School Website
Loppington House Fe Unit Miscellaneous Ages:18-99 Head Teacher Mrs Carolyn Parks	Loppington Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 5NF 1939233926
Newtown C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben Crompton	Newtown Wem Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 5NU 01939233353 School Website
Ellesmere College Other Independent School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Brendan Wignall	Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 9AB 1691622321 School Website
Welshampton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ben Crompton	Welshampton Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0PG 01948710325 School Website
Smallbrook School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Huxley	Units 1 - 4 Sleap Industrial Estate Sleap Nr.Wem Shropshire SY4 3HE 1939233042 School Website
Myddle C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Williams	Myddle Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 3RP 01939290834 School Website
Lakelands Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Sophy Bellis	Oswestry Road Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0EA 01691622543 School Website
The Corbet School Technology College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jane Tinker	Eyton Lane Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2AX 01939260296 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wem Aston Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AZ 5.10 Miles

Yorton Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP 5.47 Miles

Prees Station Road, Prees, Shropshire, SY13 2DW 7.13 Miles

Gobowen Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS 8.67 Miles

Whitchurch (Shropshire) Station Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1RL 10.34 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Swiftline Private Hire 07786 902680 2 Oakley Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2AS 1.87 Miles
Mike's Private Hire And Airport Services 07850 808916 43 Swan Hill, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0LZ 4.27 Miles
Wem Travel 01939 233673 102 Lowe Hill Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5UT 4.48 Miles
Silverline Cars 01939 234432 44 Mill Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5EX 4.69 Miles
Motor Home And Camper Van Hire 07900 273422 Welsh Frankton, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4NX 5.24 Miles
One To 1 Cars 01691 654004 Desandra, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8JB 8.09 Miles
A To B Taxis (Oswestry) Ltd 01691 679911 Maes-Y-Clawdd, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8NN 8.31 Miles
Col's Private Hire And Airport Transfers 07497 030364 6 Ifton View, St Martins, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3BA 8.32 Miles
Swan Taxis 01691 773535 Rose Bank Cottage/Church La, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3AN 8.34 Miles
Chirk And District Taxis 01691 773535 Rose Bank Cottage, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3AN 8.34 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cockshutt Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Greenways No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
English Frankton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wackley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Brown Heath No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kenwick Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Petton Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Loppington Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Colemere No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Weston Common No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bagley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:10:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Burlton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hordley Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Lyneal Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Weston Lullingfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Churchmere Medical Group	Ellesmere Medical Practice Trimpley Street Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0DB
Churchmere Medical Group 01691 242222	Trimpley Street Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0DB
Roden Grove-Wem 01939 233386	The Surgery Roden Grove Wem Shropshire SY4 5HG
Wem And Prees Medical Practice 01939 232424	Wem Medical Practice New Street, Wem Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 5AF
Prescott Surgery 01939 260210	Prescott Surgery Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2DR

Local Stores

Ellesmere
25-29 Cross Street
Ellesmere
Shropshire
SY12 0AW
01691 622560
Store Website
4.17 miles

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SPAR Baschurch
SPAR
Shrewsbury Road
Newtown
Baschurch
SY4 2AY
01939 261187
Store Website
4.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Siddle Veterinary Service
Long Barn Chapel Lane Northwood Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 5NP 01948 710959 info@svs-vet.co.uk Website 3.93 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Drop in clinic at SVS 11am-3pm every Thursday at SY45NP
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Medivet Ellesmere Talbot Street
12 Talbot Street Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0HQ 01691 622201 Ellesmere.talbot.st@medivet.co.uk Website 4.14 miles
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Brownlow Veterinary Centre
Ellesmere Business Park Oswestry Road Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0EW 01691 622152 info@brownlowvetgroup.co.uk Website 4.26 miles
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Fyrnwy Equine Group Ltd
Whitmore Lane Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2EY 01939 260 251 office@fyrnwy.co.uk Website 4.63 miles
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Medivet Wem Barclay Moore Partnership
Central Carpark Smithfield Park Wem Shropshire SY4 5AA 01939 232291 wem@medivet.co.uk Website 4.86 miles
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Green Hollow Veterinary Surgery
School Road Ruyton Xi Towns Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1JT 01939 261216 d.w.thurston@btinternet.com 4.99 miles
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Animals Treated
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
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Surgeries 9 to 9.30 am and 11 to 11.30 am
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm

Local Dog Walks

Battlefield
Two Dog Walking Routes, Long And Short. Leading Too Mary Magdalene Church. Free Parking. Scenic, Peaceful. If You Go Through The Church Yard It Leads To Battlefield Farm Shop, Falconry And Cafe. The Cafe Also Serves Outdoor, So Dog Friendly. Shrewsbury Lancashire 8.90 miles

Location what3words toned.saying.riders

Haughmond Hill Shropshire
4 Great Walks, The Furthest Is 1 Hour 15 Mins And I Think The Shortest Was 20 Mins. We Could Let The Dog Off All The Way Round. Marked Route All The Way And Amazing Views. Car Park Charges But Not To Bad And An Amazing Cafe With Lovely Food And Lots Of Picnic Benches Also You Can Buy Frozen Yoghurt And Other Treats For Your Dog. Shrewsbury Lancashire 11.23 miles

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Haughmond Hill
Lovely Walk And Very Dog Friendly. (Always Lots Of Dogs About) There Are Different Routes To Take And A Lovely Cafe That Sells Bags Of Doggie Sausage. Car Park Charges Do Apply. I Highly Recommend Haughmond Hill. Haughmond Hill Car Park Lancashire 11.32 miles Look For Cafe Sign On The Turning In To The Lane. Go Past The Quarry On The Right And You Will See The Car Park.

Location what3words foil.amount.firm

Ty Mawr Country Park
A Linear Walk In Cefn Mawr Five Miles South Of Wrexham. Ty Mawr Is A 35-Acre Country Park, Situated Between The Cefn Viaduct And The Pontcycyllte Aqueduct. LL14 3PE 12.26 miles Located Off The B5605, Follow The Brown Country Park Signs Off The A483.

Bickerton Hill
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Maiden Castle, Bickerton Hill, Cheshire. Bickerton Hill Lies To The South Of The Sandstone Ridge At The Southern Tip Of The Peckforton Hills And Covers Approximately 280 Acres. This Walk Will Provide You With Views Across The Dee Valley To The Welsh Hills. SY14 8LN 15.31 miles From The A534 Between Bulkeley And Barnhill, Take The Turn Onto Long Lane And Then Turn Onto Goldford Lane Where A Little Way Down You Will Find The National Trust Bickerton Hill Car Park.

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Nant Mill Coedpoeth Near Wrexham
8 Rhos Berse Rd Coedpoeth 15.91 miles Coedpoeth On A525 Wrexham To Ruthin Road. Signposted. Turn Left As Soon As You Enter The Village Of Coedpoeth. Follow The Road Until You Get To A Fork In The Road. Entrance To Nant Mill Is On The Right. It Is Owned By The Wrexham Borough Council. See Their Website For Details. It Has A Long And Short Walks. Dogs Are Welcome, Has Pony Trails In The Area. Rangers For Children'S Activities And An Education Centre. Toilets Available For The Disabled. River Runs Along The Path, It Has A Ford, Car Park, Toilets And Shop. Lots Of Other Walks Available.

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Cloudy	Overcast	Clear	Sunny	Overcast	Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	24.2°C	24.3°C	23.2°C	21.8°C	23.3°C	26.3°C	27.3°C	31.7°C	31.8°C	29.5°C	26.7°C	24.3°C
Feels Like	25.9°C	25.9°C	25.2°C	21.8°C	25.7°C	29°C	30.4°C	37°C	35.7°C	32.4°C	28.3°C	26.1°C

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	Clear	Cloudy	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	22.1°C	20.3°C	19.7°C	20.1°C	20.9°C	21.7°C	22.4°C	25.8°C	27.7°C	27.2°C	25.3°C	22.5°C
Feels Like	23.1°C	20.3°C	19.7°C	20.1°C	20.9°C	21.7°C	24.7°C	28.3°C	30.4°C	29.9°C	27.7°C	23.6°C

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Temp	22.4°C	21.8°C	21.3°C	21°C	20.7°C	20.2°C	19.5°C	19°C	18.3°C	17.4°C	16.2°C	19.4°C
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