A view of the Shropshire countryside from the Long Mynd
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VILLAGE SHOPS
Acton Burnell: pretty village shop which sells newspapers, sweets and a range of other goods which is also a Post Office.
Condover: well stocked village shop including delicious home made pastries, pies and bread. The village also has a Post Office which sells newspapers.
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Round Bales in fields near Pitchford Hall
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Shropshire Hills
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Another view of the Shropshire countryside from the Long Mynd
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ACTIVITIES
Riding: Berriewood Stud Farm is 3 miles from the South Lodge and less than a mile from Windy Mundy Farm. Hacks can be arranged with these stables across the Pitchford Estate.
Fishing: Cound Trout Farm is within 3 miles of Pitchford. We hope to provide fishing facilities on the Estate in the near future.
Shooting: there is a traditional pheasant shoot on the Estate. We would be delighted to put you in touch with the shoot organiser.
Hunting: the South Shropshire is the local hunt.
Church: St Michael and All Angels (C of E) is next to Pitchford Hall and holds regular services. As a Norman church with interesting contents, most notably a fine 7 foot 12th Century effigy carved out of a solid piece of oak (one of only 3 in the whole country) of Sir John De Pitchforde, a crusader - it is well worth a visit.
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The Church of St Michael and All Angels
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Sir John de Pitchford died in 1285. He was the son of the
founder of Pitchford Church, Ralph de Pitchford.
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A stone carving, said to be of Pluto, on the outside of the Church
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One of the Ottley Alabasters inside the Church.
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