Organised in collaboration with Shropshire Archaeological and Historical Society
The morning, indoor, part of the day will be in the The Shropshire Wildlife Trust, 193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6AH
Park in Abbey Foregate car park. The Wildlife Trust is within the footprint of the car park.
Tea and coffee available from 10:00
10:30 CBAWM AGM (members only)
Two talks –
Fifty years and counting: what I’ve learnt about Wroxeter Roger White, Chair SAHS
Shropshire Archaeology from the local authority perspective: 2001-2026 Andy Wigley, Cadw
Lunch (not provided but there is an Asda supermarket locally)
Afternoon, from 14:00
A riparian walking tour of Shrewsbury. Led by Penny Ward & Roger White
One of the reasons why Shrewsbury is such a well-preserved medieval town is that it is constrained by the banks of the river Severn. This walk will take us first along the River Severn into Longden Coleham, a former industrial suburb of Shrewsbury encompassing the extant steam-powered sewage pumping house, the site of Hazeldine’s iron foundry, a converted brewery and the site of a lead works. Crossing at Porthill bridge we will then follow the river bank on the Shrewsbury side to Castlefields beyond the railway station, cross at the weir and then back to Abbey Foregate over the site of the old Gay Meadow football ground. The walk is on level ground so, unlike Shrewsbury, you won’t be toiling up hills.
4:30 Finish
Booking is essential – details to come.
Photo – Shropshire Wildlife Trust HQ, from their website