Geography
Nearby towns are Bishop's Castle, Clun, Church Stretton and Ludlow, of which the last is the most substantial.
The River Onny flows to the town's east and just over the river is the small village of Halford. To the south is the small village of Stokesay, whilst to the north is the village of Wistanstow.
Wenlock Edge is to the northeast of the town and runs in a northeasterly direction, towards Much Wenlock.
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